Are White Vans Being Used in Coordinated Human Trafficking Abductions?
Human trafficking scarelore stories make for frequent social media hoaxes.
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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 duplicating prints to steal identities.
Vintage Pyrex Contains Unsafe Levels of Lead?
Scarelore about purported lead levels in vintage Pyrex does not jibe with the popular brand's documented history or the timing of FDA oversight.
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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.
Was Rev. Al Sharpton Paid $24K to Speak at George Floyd’s Funeral?
You can claim anything if you remove the barrier of evidence.
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.