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That Voice Message Going Viral On WhatsApp About Ambulances Not Being Sent Out Is Fake

"The alarmist information being shared in the message is not correct."

Ikran Dahir

A Fake Bill Gates Quote About The Coronavirus Has Jumped From WhatsApp To Major News Outlets

It was shared by two of Britain's biggest publishers and several massive verified Facebook pages.

Joey D'Urso

No, The British Army Isn't Marching Through London Because Of Coronavirus

The rumour spread like wildfire on WhatsApp as the prime minister said stricter measures were a possibility.

Joey D'Urso

Facebook Is Clamping Down On Coronavirus Misinformation In English, But Hoaxes Are Going Viral In Other Languages

A false claim that lemons can kill the coronavirus was shared tens of thousands of times on Romanian Facebook pages.

Joey D'Urso

A Fake Jeremy Corbyn Tweet Is Being Shared Following The London Bridge Attack

A fake tweet claiming to be by the Labour party leader is going viral.

Ikran Dahir

Here's All The Disinformation In The 2019 General Election Campaign So Far

Campaigning hasn't even really got going yet and it already looks like a vintage election for bullshit.

Alan White

No, This Airline Didn't Have Passengers Flying With Backless Seats Despite What It Looks Like

Hope the airlines don't get any ideas from this...

Ade Onibada

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about wind turbines, Nipsey Hussle, and a giant dog.

Jane Lytvynenko

Trump Keeps Saying Wind Turbines Cause Cancer (They Don't) And Can Stop You From Watching TV (They Won't)

The fake "wind turbine syndrome" has long been pushed by online conspiracy theorists who blame the technology for all kinds of illnesses. In at least one case, the spread of the myth was connected to an oil company in Australia.

Dan Vergano

Nipsey Hussle's Death Has Become Subject Of A Baseless Conspiracy Theory

The hoaxes about the rapper are getting tens of thousands of shares online, once again filling an information vacuum after an act of violence.

Elamin Abdelmahmoud

Sorry, But These Viral Images Can't Actually Diagnose Astigmatism

There are some glaring issues here.

Lauren Strapagiel

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about farts, hackers, and the Hungarian government.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 7/7 On This Fake News Quiz, You're A Superhero

This week we have stories about dog wigs, a bank robber, and a man in a gorilla suit.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about polar bears, Elon Musk, and an explosive poop.

Jane Lytvynenko

Find Out If You Got Duped By The Internet With This Week's Fake News Quiz

This week we have stories about the heart eyes emoji, Tom Brady, and a man who came back to life.

Jane Lytvynenko

No, The EDL Are Not Protesting Vegan Sausages At Greggs

"Comedy misinformation is my favourite kind."

Ikran Dahir

These Are 50 Of The Biggest Fake News Hits On Facebook In 2018

A BuzzFeed News analysis found that 50 of the biggest fake stories of 2018 generated roughly 22 million total shares, reactions, and comments on Facebook.

Craig Silverman

29 Hoaxes We Debunked In 2018

This was the year of Monster ham, the Gorilla Channel, and a whole lot of anti-immigrant hoaxes.

Jane Lytvynenko

Hate To Break It To You, But The Amazing Glitter Bomb Package Video Is Pretty Much Staged

CAN'T WE JUST HAVE ONE THING, 2018, ONE THING.

Brianna Sacks

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about the Oscars, Christmas, and sex on a pyramid.

Jane Lytvynenko

Find Out If You Got Duped By The Internet With This Week's Fake News Quiz

This week we have stories about the French protests, Donald Trump, and a baby born from a dead woman's uterus.

Jane Lytvynenko

Sorry, Trump Most Probably Signed The US-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal In The Correct Place

Yes, Trump signing a document in the right place is a news story in 2018.

Alberto Nardelli

Trump Retweeted A Claim That People Were Chanting "We Want Trump" In Paris. (They Were Not.)

A video of people in England chanting for Trump is the closest thing we could find to match the claim the president retweeted.

Hayes Brown

The Viral Photo Of A Mother Fleeing At The Border Is Now Fodder For More Conspiracy Theories

This is just one of the hoaxes that keeps spreading about the migrant caravan weeks after it departed from Honduras.

Jane Lytvynenko

This Artist's Image Is Being Used As A Stress Test. But He Says It's Fake.

"Can I have a month off work now."

Ikran Dahir

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about the Queen, the California wildfires, and a bedazzled pigeon.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 7/7 On This Fake News Quiz, You're A Superhero

This week's stories are all about voter fraud, the midterms, and a dead pimp in Nevada.

Jane Lytvynenko

Let's Talk About This Cursed Image Of A Caffeinated Monster-Brand Ham

Back to regularly scheduled programming, everyone.

Jane Lytvynenko

Here's A Running List Of Hoaxes And Misleading Information About The Midterm Elections

Attempts to confuse voters have already started circulating across social media.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about spiders, the bomb packages, and Ross from Friends.

Jane Lytvynenko

A Fake Story About Ikea Went Viral On Twitter After A Twitter Employee Shared It

The story was also promoted in a Facebook ad, which is not supposed to happen.

Craig Silverman

Saudi Media Are Promoting A Ludicrous "Fake Fiancé" Conspiracy Theory About Missing Journalist Jamal Khashoggi

"These conspiracy theories are nonsense and a dangerous distraction from finding out the truth of what happened to Jamal," said the Washington Post.

Ishmael N. Daro

The Barefoot Runner Who Demanded His Neighbors Remove Acorns From The Sidewalk Was Just Trolling

"I can't believe BuzzFeed was the one who actually fact checked."

Craig Silverman

Shiva Ayyadurai's Senate Campaign Was Being Promoted By Fake Facebook Accounts

The campaign slogan for the wealthy entrepreneur trying to unseat Sen. Elizabeth Warren is "Only a REAL Indian can defeat the Fake Indian." Turns out Ayyadurai's campaign was being helped by fake Facebook profiles.

Nina Jankowicz

A False Claim About Kavanaugh's Testimony Has Gone Viral On Twitter

The tweet cites a Wall Street Journal report that does not exist.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 7/7 On This Quiz, Fake News Will Never Fool You

This week we have stories about floods, marine animals, and weird agriculture.

Ishmael N. Daro

What We Know And Don't Know About The Unverified Claim China Hacked Hillary Clinton's Server

Many of the claims are baseless and lacking proof.

Craig Silverman

Trump Claims Google Didn't Promote His State Of The Union. Google And This Screenshot Say Otherwise.

"Google promoted president Obama's State of the Union on its homepage. When President Trump took office, Google stopped," a video shared by Trump falsely claimed.

Jane Lytvynenko

His Reddit Account Was Falsely Connected To The Jacksonville Shooter. He Corrected The Record. Others Did Not.

Some have issued apologies, corrections, or updates, but dozens of articles pointing to the false connection are still up.

Jane Lytvynenko

Here Are The Hoaxes And Rumors Spreading About The Jacksonville Shooting

Some social media users have been systematically spreading misinformation.

Jane Lytvynenko

No, Jamaica Has Not Made Korean Pop Music Illegal

"This is NOT TRUE!!!!!" said a Jamaican government official.

Ikran Dahir

No, People Are Not Fundraising For Mollie Tibbetts Murder Suspect Cristhian Rivera

There's no such campaign for the man charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts, GoFundMe says.

Ishmael N. Daro

The Fake Newsletter: Why Facebook Can't Fix Itself

The problem with tech's apology cornucopia.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about bikers, Mali, and an inflatable unicorn float.

Jane Lytvynenko

Ohio's Secretary Of State Says Voter Fraud Did Not Affect A Special Election For A Congressional Seat

Some older Ohioans were given placeholder birthdates on their voter registrations, which has led to suggestions of voter fraud.

Ishmael N. Daro

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about Churchill, Alex Jones, and a bag of sex toys.

Jane Lytvynenko

Far-Right Trolls Are Falsely Saying LGBT Activists Want Pedophilia Accepted

"If you don't know any better and you already think there's something wrong with this community, you're going to see this as more reason why it shouldn't have rights."

Jane Lytvynenko

How YouTube Bolstered Another Baseless Conspiracy Theory About Pedophile Rings

The ever-growing QAnon conspiracy theory got a big boost from YouTube this week.

Ishmael N. Daro

Everyone Calm Down, Twitter Is Not Testing An "Edit" Button

But people have a lot of opinions about the idea.

Jane Lytvynenko

A Doctored Video Of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Spreading On Facebook

"Republicans are so scared of me that they're faking videos and presenting them as real on Facebook because they can't deal with reality anymore," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted in response.

Jane Lytvynenko

Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit

This week we have stories about Russians, Republicans, and Obama's tie.

Jane Lytvynenko

Nigel Farage Got Called Out By This Reporter After Sharing A Fake Anti-Refugee Image

"He has the eyes and ears of thousands of people daily, listening to him, believing that what he says is truth," the reporter who took the original photo told BuzzFeed News.

Laura Silver

Take This Seven-Question Quiz To Find Out If You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about priests, Russia, and psychic animals.

Jane Lytvynenko

This Offensive Maya Jama Tweet About Autistic People Is A Fake

Earlier this year, the BBC presenter was forced to apologise after old tweets resurfaced online – but not all of them were real.

Ikran Dahir

If You Get All Five Questions Wrong, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week we have stories about Borat, soccer, and Harley-Davidson.

Jane Lytvynenko

Lidl Says That WhatsApp Rumour About Its Bakery Being Haram Isn't True

"LIDL bakery croissants really are life changing."

Ikran Dahir

Ann Coulter Cited This Author's Work To Attack Immigrant Children, But He Wants Nothing To Do With Her

"I don't know if she knows how to read, but she clearly hasn't read my New Yorker article."

Ishmael N. Daro

Can You Tell Fake News From Real News?

In this week's quiz: movie trailers, plastic islands, and prenups!

Ishmael N. Daro

This Viral Photo Of A Caged Child Is From A Protest, Not A Detention Center

The photographer said the little boy wandered inside the cage during a protest in Dallas.

Ishmael N. Daro

A Marketing Site Deleted Over 7,000 Articles After It Was Caught Stealing Fact-Checks And Plagiarizing

They messed with the wrong fact checker.

Craig Silverman

No, Justin Trudeau Did Not Have A "Fake Eyebrow" Fall Off During A Press Conference

Are we really doing this?

Ishmael N. Daro

Can You Tell Which Of These Stories Are Real And Which Ones Are Bullshit?

Did you fall for fake news this week?

Ishmael N. Daro

Claims Of A "Child Sex Camp" In Arizona Are Fueling The Latest Conspiracy Theory

Police say there's no evidence of human trafficking at what appears to be a former homeless camp in Tucson.

Ishmael N. Daro

Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit

This week we have stories about a wedding bouquet, Fox News, and a parrot.

Jane Lytvynenko

Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit

This has been a very, uh, shitty week.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 7/7 On This Quiz You're A Fake News–Fighting Superhero

From babies drinking beer to an ear being grown on a soldier's arm, can you separate the real from the fake?

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week there are stories about swans, Dr. Oz, and Julian Assange.

Jane Lytvynenko

Courtroom Sketches Of Toronto Van Attack Suspect Alek Minassian Are Fueling A New Conspiracy Theory

The conspiracy theory hinges on the differences between low-resolution images of Alek Minassian taken during his arrest, and artistic sketches of his court appearance.

Ishmael N. Daro

No, Kanye's Pro-Trump Tweets Did Not Cost Him 9 Million Followers

Twitter says Kanye has approximately 27 million followers, even though some users saw a much lower number after he posted pro-Trump tweets on Wednesday.

Ishmael N. Daro

This Bonkers Conspiracy Theory About A "Hillary Clinton Snuff Film" Is Getting A Big Boost On Facebook And YouTube

Claims about the video's existence are spreading even though some dedicated conspiracy theorists are skeptical of it. Hint: It doesn't exist.

Ishmael N. Daro

We're Tracking All The Rumors About Toronto Van Attack Suspect Alek Minassian

Here's your guide to what's true, false, and unverified about the 25-year-old man identified by officials Monday as the suspect who killed at least 10 people on a crowded Toronto street.

Craig Silverman

Here's The Story Behind A Viral Picture That Claimed This Young Boy Was Arrested For Yodelling In Walmart

There's an entirely different story behind the viral screenshot.

Ikran Dahir

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week there are stories about Starbucks, Obama, and an Italian mathematician.

Jane Lytvynenko

This Hoax About Morgan Freeman Saying "Jail Hillary" Keeps Going Viral

The false story comes from a well-known fake news publisher.

Ishmael N. Daro

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week there are stories about Taylor Swift, Facebook, and a windy day.

Jane Lytvynenko

"Taqiyya": How An Obscure Islamic Concept Became An Obsession Of Anti-Muslim Activists

"I mean, 99.99% of Muslims don't even understand what taqiyya is, but every alt-right Twitter troll is an expert on Islamic theology now."

Ishmael N. Daro

This Hoax About Mark Zuckerberg Shows The Shortcomings Of Facebook's New Algorithm

A hoax about Facebook's security settings has gone viral worldwide.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week there are stories about seagulls, condoms, and the March for Our Lives.

Jane Lytvynenko

How A Hoax About Muslims Wanting To Ban Dogs In Public Keeps Going Viral

The dubious story first surfaced in the UK in 2016 when flyers from a made-up organization called For Public Purity claimed Muslims wanted dogs out of public spaces. Nearly two years later, the hoax keeps going viral on Facebook.

Ishmael N. Daro

Here Is Some Of The Misinformation Going Around About The Caravan Of Migrants

More than 1,000 people from Central America are walking in a caravan through Mexico to the United States.

Amber Jamieson

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News

This week there were stories about Snickers bars, Julian Assange, and the Parkland shooting survivors.

Jane Lytvynenko

Here Are The Hoaxes And Conspiracies Still Going Around About The Parkland Students

The teens who survived the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida became huge targets for online misinformation. And it's still happening.

Jane Lytvynenko

Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit

This week we have stories about Stormy Daniels, Karl Marx, and astronaut DNA.

Jane Lytvynenko

How A Video Of Snickers Bars Being Burned In A Pit Inspired A Viral Conspiracy Theory

The conspiracy is spreading fast on Facebook and can also be found on YouTube.

Craig Silverman

People Are Sharing A Fake Picture Of A Parkland Survivor Tearing Up The Constitution

The real photo is from a Teen Vogue photo shoot, and shows Emma González ripping up a shooting target poster, not the Constitution.

Talal Ansari

Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit

Have you been paying attention to the news this week?

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Getting Knocked Out By Internet Bullshit

This week there are stories about poison cheesecake, a CNN spin machine, and Obama's UN ambitions.

Jane Lytvynenko

If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Getting Knocked Out By Internet Bullshit

This week we have stories about gun control, KFC, and Sylvester Stallone.

Jane Lytvynenko

Nope, The Florida School Shooting Survivors Demanding Gun Control Are Not Crisis Actors

Right-wing websites are fueling a now-viral conspiracy theory that Florida high school students demanding gun control are actors pushing a liberal agenda. The theory was even promoted by the aide of a Florida lawmaker.

Brianna Sacks