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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.

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.