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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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.
‘Purple Paint’ Trespass Warning
Information about 'purple paint' trespass warning laws in some states is often shared under misleading titles.
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Did a Couple Dubbed ‘Ken and Karen’ Point Guns at Protesters?
A chaotic scene in St. Louis sparked outrage, memes, and confusion.
Did Mark McCloskey Donate to Democrats?
After the couple pointed guns at protesters, rumors started to circulate about the McCloskeys' political affiliations.
Background Check: Investigating George Floyd’s Criminal Record
The question of past arrests often surfaces among people who want to rationalize police officers' actions when Black men are killed in custody.
Did Joe Biden Say He Didn’t Want His Kids Growing Up in a ‘Racial Jungle’?
The 2020 Democratic presidential candidate's history with busing has haunted him on the campaign trail.
Does a Photograph Show a Species of Megabat?
The largest bats in the world have wingspans of more than 5 feet.