Scarelore Archives

Does a Coin Found in a Car Door Handle Mean Something?

We looked at the origins of an online advertisement that showed a strange picture of...

Are White Vans Being Used in Coordinated Human Trafficking Abductions?

Human trafficking scarelore stories make for frequent social media hoaxes.

Are Traffickers Leaving Zip Ties on Targets’ Windshield Wipers?

Awareness of one's surroundings is always good, but scarelore can also lead to unwarranted fears.

Are Sex Traffickers Leaving Zip Ties on Cars, Mailboxes of Potential Victims?

Viral scarelore posts about sex trafficking are not uncommon these days.

Can Hackers Use Peace Sign Selfies to Steal Fingerprints and Identities?

Two articles heralding anti-fingerprint theft technology kicked off a wave of claims that hackers are...

Vintage Pyrex Contains Unsafe Levels of Lead?

Scarelore about purported lead levels in vintage Pyrex does not jibe with the popular brand's...