Are Texts Saying ‘A Friend Has Complimented You in IRL’ Linked to Sex Trafficking?
Not every unsolicited communication is an attempt to target victims for sex trafficking rings.
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The Killer in the Backseat
A crazed killer is discovered hiding in the back seat of woman's car at a gas station.
Robbers Using Rubber Bands to Break Into Houses?
A viral Facebook post warned that robbers were using rubber bands on door latches to break into homes, but its validity was questionable.
Burundanga/Scopolamine Warning
Criminals in the U.S. are not using burundanga-soaked business cards to incapacitate their victims, despite a recurrent warning.
Should You Call #77 or 112 to Contact the Police in an Emergency?
Those numbers work sometimes, but calling #77 or 112 on your cell phone will not necessarily connect you to emergency services no matter where you are.
Drano Bottle Bombs
A viral alert warns about neighborhood residents finding unexploded 'bottle bombs' in their yards.
Colored Stickers Target Homes of Dog Owners?
Rumors that criminals are marking homes with colored stickers or bags in trees in order to steal dogs for use in dogfighting events are unfounded.
Are Robbers Subduing Victims with Perfume?
Long-standing crime warning holds that thieves are trolling parking lots and rendering their victims unconscious with perfume samples.
Will Entering Your PIN in Reverse at an ATM Summon the Police?
Entering your PIN in reverse at any ATM will not automatically send an alarm to local police. The idea is nothing more than an unimplemented concept.
‘Can You Hear Me?’ Scam Warning
Dozens of news outlets reported on a purported scam wherein fraudsters supposedly falsify charges by randomly calling people and asking 'Can you hear me?'
Do Thieves Use Trash to Case Homes for Expensive Christmas Presents?
Although concealing boxes for big-ticket items is never a bad idea, no evidence suggests that flashy trash increases your risk of being robbed.
Are Thieves Stealing License Plates in a Carjacking Scheme?
No, carjackers are not lying in wait to steal your license plates before stealing your car.
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Was Charles Lieber Arrested for Selling the COVID-19 Coronavirus to China?
The arrest of a Harvard professor fueled conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 coronavirus disease outbreak in 2020.
Will Dangerous Cosmic Rays Pass Close to Earth ‘Tonight’?
This claim has been around for years and makes no scientific sense whatsoever.
Will Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check Count Against Your 2020 Tax Refund?
While the stimulus payment is technically a tax credit, its categorization as such was made only so the government could disperse payments using the IRS’ existing infrastructure.
Did Harvard Admit Michelle Obama’s Degrees Are Fake?
A routine review of content labeled satire.
Does Trump Benefit Financially by Promoting Hydroxychloroquine as COVID-19 Treatment?
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