Fact-Checking False Claims & Online Offers
Debunking fake online offers and misinformation. Learn how to verify deals and report suspicious content. Stay informed with fact checks on politics, health, and more.
Argos Deal Scams: Spotting False Online Promotions
Beware of fake Argos deals online! This article details how scammers use false advertising on social media, offering Nintendo Switches, iPads, and laptops at unbelievably low prices. Learn to spot and report these scams.
Chemtrails & Conspiracy Theories: Climate Disinformation Spreads
Federal agencies debunk "chemtrail" and geoengineering conspiracy theories gaining traction, fueled by social media and some politicians. Scientists warn of dangers as misinformation spreads.
AI-Generated Audio: False UK Government Policy Claim Debunked
AI audio mimics Keir Starmer, falsely claiming a new UK government policy. Defra confirms it's incorrect. The video is part of a disinformation trend on social media. Spot AI audio! Fact-check before sharing.
Social Media Misinformation: UK Freedom Restrictions?
Videos falsely claiming new UK freedom restrictions are spreading on social media. Fact-checks reveal deceptive content, AI-generated misinformation, and policy violations across platforms like TikTok, Meta, and X.
AI-Generated Funeral Video Debunked: Afghanistan Earthquake
A viral video claiming to show a mass funeral after the Afghanistan earthquake is fake, likely created with AI. Key indicators include figure morphing and crowd anomalies. Verify information!
Met Police Arrests: Unite the Kingdom Protest Fact Check
Fact check: Claims about arrests at the 'Unite the Kingdom' protest are incorrect. The Met Police stated 23 of 24 arrested were protest-related, one counter-protest. Social media posts spread misinformation.
Charlie Kirk: Conservative Media Figure, Death & Legacy
Remembering Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder. Analyst, author, and social media influencer. Legacy to live on. Focus on youth and conservative values.
Deceptive Photos & Misinformation: Spotting Fake Images Online
Learn how to identify deceptive photos online before sharing! This article examines a case of misinformation involving Cumbria Police and a Union Jack flag. Spotting false images is crucial.
AI-Generated Images: Food Aid to Gaza?
AI-generated images depict Egyptians sending food to Gaza via sea. The images, shared on social media, show bottles being thrown into the water. Grok initially claimed the event was real, but reverse image searches prove otherwise. Gaza humanitarian crisis.
Online Misinformation & UK Riots: Reviewing the Online Safety Act
A report analyzes social media's role in the 2024 UK riots fueled by misinformation after a tragic attack. It urges Online Safety Act review, platform accountability, and AI regulation to combat systemic risks.
False Police Officer Missing Person Alert: Fact Check
Fact check: Viral social media posts claiming a female police officer, Thelma Jakes, is missing are false. Police forces deny the claims. The alert is not genuine.
Iran Protests: Fact-Checking Misinformation and Old Videos
Fact-check reveals video of Iran protests shared online is miscaptioned, actually footage from 2017, not recent anti-government demonstrations. Important to verify content before sharing.
AI-Generated Video: Damaged Aircraft Debunked
AI-generated video of damaged army aircraft debunked. The clip circulating on social media is fake, with distorted figures and overlapping planes. Fact-checking is crucial in conflict coverage. AI content identification.
False Flag Claims: Museum Shooting & Social Media
Social media posts allege a museum shooting involving Israeli diplomats is a "false flag." Historians advise skepticism, noting genuine false flag operations are complex. Conspiracy theories often mislabel real events.
CHAZ, Pope Leo XIV, and NYT: Social Media Confusion
Comedian Jeremy Kaplowitz's X post featuring a fake NYT headline about Pope Leo XIV and CHAZ fueled social media confusion. The fabricated story linked the Pope to the 2020 Seattle autonomous zone.
Boosting Information Integrity: Faster Corrections & Proactive Action
Enhancing information integrity by intervening early, correcting misinformation swiftly, and pushing for accountability. Focusing on speed and proactive improvements across media and government claims.