Is Snapchat Shutting Down by the End of 2017?
6 November 2017 A rumor that the popular messaging site was about to be taken off line originated on a prank news site.
Articles tagged: prank news 13 Total
Devastating Snowfall Predicted For NW Montana In Early 2018?
6 November 2017 Claims about a "devastating snowfall" predicted for Montana in 2018 originated with a prank generator site and had no basis in fact.
Did Virginia’s Governor Legalize Marijuana?
1 November 2017 A prank news article led to widespread rumors that Governor Terry McAuliffe had passed a law legalizing marijuana across Virginia.
Dollar Tree Closing All Stores?
20 September 2017 Neither Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, nor Dollar General is closing all their stores, despite a widespread rumor on social media.
Permanent Closure at Walt Disney World Due to Hurricane Irma?
14 September 2017 Rumors holding that Walt Disney World would close the Fort Wilderness Campgrounds due to damage from Hurricane Irma originated on a prank web site.
Prank News: What You Need to Know
20 July 2017 A growing number of "prank" web sites such as Channel23News.com allow users to create their own fake news stories — here's how they work and how to spot them.
Andrew Lincoln Death Hoax
23 February 2017 A prank news site tricked social media users into believing "Walking Dead" actor Andrew Lincoln had died.
Popeyes Manager Arrested for Dipping Chicken in Cocaine?
5 May 2017 Reports that a Popeyes manager was busted for lacing chicken breading with cocaine to increase sales are fake news.
Will Netflix be Discontinued Because of Rampant Account Sharing?
14 March 2017 Reports that Netflix would be closing in June 2017 because too many people share their accounts with friends originated with a prank news site.
William H. Macy Death Hoax
13 March 2017 A prank news site falsely claimed 'Shameless' star William H. Macy died of a heart attack 'last night.'
Saint Pall Mall
22 October 2015 The state of Minnesota hasn't made smoking or cigarettes illegal, and links that claim so were generated by a prank website.
Doe Rations
9 September 2015
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