Pamela Anderson Death Hoax
A fake news web site posing as ABC News reported that the former Baywatch star passed away at 50, but it's just another celebrity death hoax.
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Was Sasha Obama Murdered in a Drive-By Shooting?
A hoax news article reported that the daughter of former president Barack Obama had been killed.
Is Former ‘Price is Right’ Host Bob Barker Dead at Age 94?
The former game show host suffered a head injury in June 2017, but he did not die.
Linkin Park Singer Chester Bennington Dead
Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington was found dead on 20 July 2017, the Los Angeles County Coroner confirmed.
Is Pastor and Gospel Singer Don Moen Dead After a Short Illness?
A dubious web site falsely reported the death of the Christian Contemporary music artist Don Moen.
Imelda Marcos Dead?
Imelda Marcos has not died, despite a long-circulating (and undated) article about her purported collapse.
Hillary Clinton Found Dead?
A distasteful prank article spreads misinformation about the former Secretary of State.
Famous Baby Giraffe Passes Away Only a Month After Birth?
A Facebook post created using a "prank" web site fooled many into believing that internet star April the Giraffe's calf had died.
Nicky Hayden Death Hoax
A tasteless fake news story included the claim that World Superbike star Nicky Hayden passed away.
Was a Man Claiming to Be Vladimir Putin’s Lover Found Dead in Zurich?
Several web sites have revived an old, fake story about the Russian President's fictional former assistant.
Did Monica Lewinsky Have a Son Who Was Found Dead in New York City?
Articles reporting that Lewinsky's son "David" had been reported missing and was subsequently found dead in Central Park are fake.
Ronda Rousey Death Hoax
A fake news site appropriated the name of a popular newspaper to claim MMA fighter Ronda Rousey was found dead in her bathtub.
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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.
Is This Unexpected Check from a Stranger for Real?
Someone you don’t know sends you a check, then asks you to deposit it and send some of the money to another party. But the check is counterfeit.
Did the Trump Administration Send 18 Tons of PPE to China in Early 2020?
Critics have questioned the wisdom of exporting to China medical supplies that would soon be vitally needed in the U.S.
Did Nostradamus Predict the COVID-19 Pandemic?
If only people recognized "predictions" before the calamitous events they supposedly anticipate.