Hoax - Fake-News - Pranks - Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Scams - Frauds

Kathleen Ballinger Missing Officers Facebook Scam

Officers Ballinger and "Beasley" are not missing. There is a scam with pictures of both officers with an urgent alert claiming they are missing. This appears to be part of a social media group bait-and-switch scam that hashtags a city and disables comments. It is often used by scammers to sell fake or stolen items and collect payment with...

iPhone Scam Warning Text Bank Emptying and Credit Card Stealing Fake News

Scammers are posting fake news messages on social media websites with the iPhone scam warning messages below, claiming the US Government is warning the public about a bank emptying or credit card stealing text. The aim of the messages is to frighten and trick potential victims into clicking the links in them, thinking they are from legitimate news ...

Pegasus Email Scam - Sextortion and Bitcoin

If you have received the "Pegasus Email" scam below, please do not follow the instructions in it. This is because it is another sextortion email being used by scammers to trick their potential victims into sending them Bitcoins. The fake email claims it has collected information about the potential victims' private lives, which can be...

Circumvent Facebook OO5251839 Tip is a Hoax

The Circumvent Facebook OO5251839 post or message circulating on the social media platform is a hoax. So, do not be fooled. The hoax claims users can bypass Facebook's algorithm, which will let them see posts from people they do not see anymore. But, this is not true. All the post is doing is instructing Facebook users to share it with the...

Tomorrow at 6 pm They Are Ending WhatsApp Hoax

The viral hoax or fake news below, which tells users they will have to pay to continue using WhatsApp, has been resurrected again in 2021. The hoax started in 2016, popped up in 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 and now in 2021. If you have received the hoax or fake news, just delete it, do not share it....

Is the UK Stay In Scheme or Reward a Scam?

The "UK Stay In Scheme" for all who stay indoors for the next six months is just another internet hoax posted on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media websites by pranksters....

UK Gov £300 To Stay Home Scheme or Reward

The "UK Gov £300 To Stay Home" scheme or reward for all who stay indoors for the next six months is just another internet hoax posted on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media websites by pranksters....

Is Stay In To Help Out £300 a Joke Or Scam?

The "Stay In To Help Out £300" scheme or reward for all who stay indoors for the next six months is just another internet joke or hoax posted on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media websites by pranksters....

UK Gov Stay At Home £300 Scheme or Reward

The "UK Gov Stay In To Help Out" scheme or reward for all who stay indoors for the next six months is just another internet hoax posted on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media websites by pranksters....

Is Stay In Help Out Scheme £300 Reddit Reward a Scam?

The "Stay In To Help Out £300" scheme or reward for all who stay indoors for the next six months is just another internet hoax posted on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media websites by pranksters....

Stay In To Help Out £300 Scheme or Reward Hoax

There is no "Stay In To Help Out £300" scheme or reward for all who stay indoors for the next six months. This is just another internet hoax posted on Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and other social media websites by pranksters....

Martinelli Scam - WhatsApp Video Virus Hoax

The WhatsApp Martinelli scam is a virus hoax that started in 2016 and has resurfaced in 2020. The hoax, which spread false information claiming there is a video virus on WhatsApp that can hack phones and nothing can fix or stop it, does not exist. Every year, the scam is resurrected and used to frighten WhatsApp users and trick them into sharing th...

FEMA Covid Hazard Pay Facebook Hoax

The fake FEMA Facebook posts below which claims that the US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is offering hazard pay compensation to individuals who worked during the novel coronavirus pandemic is a hoax. The link in the post goes to spam, malicious, and phishing websites. Therefore, online users are asked not to click it, they should just...

COVID-19 Scams Involving Colloidal Silver

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has already killed thousands of people worldwide, we have seen COVID-19 scams where companies and individuals attempt to sell products they claim can prevent or cure the novel coronavirus. These scammers are peddling fake remedies ranging from a silver solution such as colloidal silver to cow manure. But, current...

Obama Vacation Scam Fake News

President Donald Trump did not send Barack and Michelle Obama a $214 million bill "to repay the government for all of those vacations that weren’t official state business" while they were the president and first lady. The entire story was fabricated and originated from a satirical website called "The Resistance: The Last Line of Defe...

The Broom Standing Up Challenge Hoax

The Broom Challenge or Broom Standing Up Challenge is a hoax that started as far back as 2012, which shows viral videos and photos posted by social media users showing how they can make brooms stand up all by themselves. The social media users claim this is possible because NASA said Monday was the only day the "standing broom" trick woul...

Anessa Bryant Did Not Commit Suicide - Celebrity Death Hoax and Fake News

Anessa Bryant, the wife of Kobe Bryant who was killed on January 26, 2020, tragically in a helicopter crash along with one of his daughters and 7 other persons, did not kill herself. Therefore, if you see social media posts like the one below, which claim Anessa Bryant committed suicide after becoming depressed after the death of her husband and da...

Instagram New Privacy Policy Scam or Hoax

The new "Instagram New Privacy Policy" below is an old Instagram privacy policy hoax, not a scam, that started in 2012, and is making its rounds again in August 2019. The hoax claims the photo-sharing social media website has a new rule where every photo their users post will become public and can be used against them in court. The hoax t...

Instagram New Policy or Rule Regarding Permission to Share Photo Hoax

There is an old Instagram privacy policy hoax that started in 2012 and is making its rounds again in August 2019. The hoax claims the photo-sharing social media website has a new rule that states every photo their users post will become public and can be used against them in court. The hoax then claims Instagram users need to copy and paste it and ...

Teejayx6 Scammer Rapper Arrested By US Marshals During La Show - is it a Hoax?

There is a video on social media that shows Teejayx6 being arrested by US Marshals midway in his performance at a Los Angeles show. The video shows him being handcuffed and taken away in an undercover cop car by the Feds. The upcoming Detroit rapper, also known as the Scammer Rapper, has been on the rise recently, dropping tracks that basically giv...

"WhatsApp Gang of Boys Burnt Me Alive Horror" Message

WhatsApp users who have received the "Whatsapp Gang of Boys Burnt Me Alive Horror" message below are asked not to share or forward it to their friends. This is because the message is a hoax or fake-news that is being sent by pranksters or psychopaths. Remember, there are pranksters and psychopaths online who think it is fun to play with p...

"Vybz Kartel Wins his Appeal - Will be out of Prison this Month"

Yesterday, a fake-news article claiming Vybz Kartel has won his appeal started circulating like wildfire on social media and the rest of the internet. The fake-news article was an April's Fool joke, which a lot of the dancehall artiste's fans did not find funny. Especially, those who are eagerly awaiting his release from prison....

The "Twitter Change Your Birth Year to 2007" Prank or Hoax

Some Twitter users fell for the "Twitter Change Your Birth Year to 2007" prank and got their account suspended for hours. The prank claims Twitter users can change their birth year to 2007 in their profile to unlock new color schemes, but if they try, Twitter's system will automatically lock them out of your account because Twitter do...

Fake "New Whatsapp with Facebook Services Activation" Message

Online users who have received the fake "New Whatsapp with Facebook Services Activation" message, see below, are asked not to forward it to their friends or follow the instructions in it. This fake message is a hoax that started a few years ago and pops up every year on social media. Remember, Facebook or WhatsApp will never ask you to fo...

"Little Caesars Giving Away 3 Large Pizzas to Everyone For 60th Anniversary"

There is currently a fraudulent Little Caesars coupon in circulation, stating "Little Caesars is rewarding everyone with 3 free large pizza coupon on their 60th anniversary". This coupon was not generated or distributed by Little Caesars. Little Caesars is monitoring the situation and diligently working to resolve this issue. We recommend...

"Bangkok 8.5 Earthquake Video" Virus Hoax

There is a hoax called the "Bangkok 8.5 Earthquake Video" that is spreading rapidly on social media and the rest of the Internet. The hoax or fake-news, which claims online users should delete emails titled "Bangkok 8.5 earthquake video" because it is a ransomware malware or virus that will lock them out of their computers or mo...

"Cadbury HIV Positive Worker Infects Their Beverage Products"

The claims made by the social media post below that an HIV positive Cadbury worker contaminated Cadbury's beverage products with his blood is a hoax or fake news. The man in the post(see below) is not a Cadbury worker or employee. He is a Nigerian terrorist named Aminu Ogweche, said to have masterminded the first Nyanya bombings in 2014. The pi...

"Sylvester Stallone Died from Prostate Cancer" is Fake News

The hoax or fake-news below, which claims that Michael Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone, an American actor, and director, has died from prostate cancer, is another celebrity death hoax. This is why online users should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Sylvester "Rambo" Stallone, best known for portr...

"I Killed Bob Marley - CIA Agent Confesses On Deathbed"

Be aware of fake-news websites that have published the article "I Killed Bob Marley - CIA Agent Confesses On Deathbed." The article (see below) is a fake because the man in it which they claim is Bill Oxley, a 79-year-old retired officer of the CIA who allegedly killed Bob Marley, is actually a photo model who works for a Polish microstoc...

"Pepsi HIV Positive Worker Infects Their Supplies or Beverage Products"

The claims made by the social media post below that a HIV positive Pepsi worker contaminated Pepsi's beverage products with his blood is a hoax or fake news. The man in the post(see below) is not a Pepsi worker or employee. He is a Nigerian terrorist named Aminu Ogweche, said to have masterminded the first Nyanya bombings in 2014. The picture i...

"Michael Chin Tries To Flee - Captured At The Border" Fake News

DO NOT visit the website www.impulsecyberbites.com. The is because, the website, which goes by the name "Impulse Cyberbites," is a fake news website that is spreading misleading information about famous people to trick online users into visiting it or drive web traffic to it. One such victim of the "Impulse Cyberbites" fake news...

"Michael Chin Kidnapped and Tortured For Selling Secret" Fake News

The website www.impulsecyberbites.com, which goes by the name "Impulse Cyberbites," is a fake news website that is spreading misleading information about famous people to trick online users into visiting it or drive web traffic to it. One such victim of the "Impulse Cyberbites" fake news is Jamaican billionaire banker, Michael L...

"Bounty On Michael Chin - Wanted Dead Or Alive" Fake News

Impulse Cyberbites located at www.impulsecyberbites.com is a fake news website that is spreading misleading information about famous people to trick online users into visiting it or drive web traffic to it. One such victim of the "Impulse Cyberbites" fake news is Jamaican billionaire banker, Michael Lee-Chin. According to Jamaica's lo...

"Michael Lee-Chin - MLC is Now A Criminal Of Jamaica" Fake News

Swift Collider located at www.swiftcollider.com is a fake news website that is spreading misleading information about famous people to trick online users into visiting it or drive web traffic to it. One such victim of the "Swift Collider" fake news is Jamaican billionaire banker, Michael Lee-Chin. According to Jamaica's local newspape...

"Michael Lee-Chin - Jamaica's Wealthiest Man on the Run From NIB" Fake News

Swift Collider located at www.swiftcollider.com is a fake news website. The website is misleading information about famous people to trick online users into visiting it or drive web traffic to it. One such victim of the "Swift Collider" fake news is Jamaican billionaire banker, Michael Lee-Chin. According to Jamaica's local newspapers...

"Michael Lee-Chin Reveals Easy Work At Home Trick" Fake News

Online users are asked to stay away from the fake news website www.swiftcollider.com that goes by the name "Swift Collider." The website, which was created less than six months ago is publishing false and misleading information about famous people to trick online users into visiting it or drive web traffic to it. One such victim of the &q...

fortheloveoffilms.com (For the Love of Films) - it is a Fake News Website

Online users are asked to stay away from the fake news website www.fortheloveoffilms.com that goes by the name "For the Love of Films." The website, which was created less than a month ago is publishing false and misleading information about famous people to trick online users into visiting it or drive web traffic to it. One such victim o...

"Mr. Bean (Rowan Atkinson) Died at 62 After Crashing his Car on Attempt Perfecting a Stunt" Celebrity Death Hoax

Mr. Bean did not crash his car performing a stunt and was not killed. Mr. Bean, an English actor and comedian whose real name is Rowan Atkinson, is alive and is another victim of a celebrity death hoax or fake news created by online scammers or cyber-criminals. The hoax has been created by online scammers or cyber-criminals with the intention of tr...

Warning - The "WhatsApp Group Called Interschools that Belongs to Daesh(ISIS)" is a Hoax

The message below, which claims that that members cannot leave or exit a WhatsApp group called "Interschoolsbelongs" if they have joined it, is another hoax or fake-news. We are not saying that the group doesn't exist, but there is no group on WhatsApp that you cannot leave or exit which you have knowingly or unknowingly joined. Below...

Calls From 777888999 will NOT "Blast" or Cause Your Phone to Explode

Your mobile or smartphone will not explode or "blast" if you receive a call or message from telephone number 777888999 or any other number. The so-called warning messages below, which are currently circulating on WhatsApp and being sent via SMS text messages that claim you should not answer a mobile phone call from the number 777888999 be...

"WhatsApp Voice Message Trojan Virus" is a Fake, Prank or Chain Letter

The message below which claims that a huge security breach in WhatsApp has caused hackers to send a malicious voice message disguised as a Trojan virus to WhatsApp users is a fake, hoax or chain letter. The fake message was created to frighten WhatsApp users in sharing it by claiming that if the so-called malicious voice message is opened, it will ...

Do Not Be Fooled - The "Political and Religious Debate is an Offence" Message is a Hoax or Prank

Social media users, please do not be fooled by the message below, which claims that you should not post anything regarding politics or religion, or else you will be arrested without a warrant. The message is a fake created by pranksters or some mischievous person who thinks he/she can trick people into believing in such garbage. If you do not belie...

The "Firdaus We Ascend" ISIS or Daesh WhatsApp Group Message is a Hoax

The message below, which claims that that members cannot leave or exit a WhatsApp group called "Firdaus we ascend" if they have joined it, is another hoax or fake-news. We are not saying that the group doesn't exist, but there is no group on WhatsApp that you cannot leave or exit which you have knowingly or unknowingly joined. Below i...

WhatsApp Donation Hoaxes or Fake-News

WhatsApp does not make charitable donations for sharing photos, messages, audio, or posts. Therefore, WhatsApp users should not share posts with instructions to share a photo or message to help raise money for someone in need. Below are samples of WhatsApp hoaxes or fake-news that are currently circulated on the social media messaging platform....

"Machupo Virus in the P / 500 Paracetamol" Hoax

The hoax below, which claims that the paracetamol with the name "P / 500" contains the "Machupo" virus, was created by pranksters to create public panic. If the claims in the message were true, then there would have been a recent spike in reported cases of people getting infected. But, we could find any information about any re...

"Microsoft Bill Gates Sharing his Fortune" is a Prank

The messages below, which claim that Microsoft's co-founder, William Henry 'Bill' Gates, is sharing his fortune, are hoaxes created by pranksters. Therefore, online users who have received messages claiming the same, should delete them, and should not follow the instructions in them. The messages, now called the "Microsoft Bill Gat...

Make-A-Wish Foundation Charity Hoaxes

If you receive a Make-A-Wish Foundation chain letter or social media post like the ones below, please delete it. This is because the Make-A-Wish Foundation does not participate in these kinds of wishes. Please do not forward the chain letter or share the post. Make-A-Wish Foundation® does not participate in Chain Letter, social media post or o...

"Reggae Legend Buju Banton is DEAD After Committing Suicide inside US Prison"

The article below: "Reggae Legend Buju Banton Is DEAD After Committing Suicide Inside US Prison," published on "www.NetLiveMedia.com," is another celebrity death hoax. The hoax or fake-news, which claims that Buju Banton (Mark Anthony Myrie), a Jamaican dancehall and reggae musician, killed himself in a US federal prison where h...

The "Pictures of Donald Trump Suffering from a Stroke Virus" is a Hoax or Fake-News

The "Pictures of Donald Trump Suffering from a Stroke Virus" post or message below is another reason why the saying: "do not believe everything you read online or on the internet," should be taken seriously. The message, which is spreading like wildfire on social media websites like Facebook and WhatsApp, is clearly a hoax or fa...

"Ex-Army Sniper Takes Out Neighbor’s Home Intruder From Bedroom Window"

The article: "Ex-Army Sniper Takes Out Neighbor’s Home Intruder From Bedroom Window," published on fake-news website: "www.theseattletribune.com", never happened because there are no credible news stories about such an event. Remember, the articles on the website "theseattletribune.com" are fictional, should not be tak...

Whatsapp "Display Picture" Message - It is a Fake or Prank

Whatsapp users, please do not share the message below, which claims that you should remove your display picture or photos because ISIS will use them and your telephone number maliciously. The message was not sent by Whatsapp's engineers or its CEO. It is actually a fake, created by pranksters to create public mischief. Recipients of the same me...

The "Donald Trump Arrested" Virus is a Hoax or Fake-News

The "Donald Trump Arrested" virus post below is another reason why the saying: "do not believe everything you read online or on the internet," should be taken seriously. The "Donald Trump Arrested" virus is clearly a hoax or fake-news. The major antivirus companies have not reported finding such a so-called virus, and ...

"New Killer Insect SOS Alert" Created by Pranksters

The post below shows a giant insect and the hand of someone riddled with what seems to be horrible holes. The same post claims that the horrible holes are caused by a virus that is being spread by the same giant looking insect or bug with holes on its back that should not be touched with bare hands. But, the post is a hoax, there is no such virus c...

"Dance of the Hillary" is a Virus Hoax Created by Pranksters

Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp and other social networking websites or apps are been flooded with the message below, which claims that there is a virus called the "Dance of the Hillary." The message claims that you should not accept a video called the "Dance of the Hillary" because it is a very dangerous virus that will format your...

"NCB Online Banking System Has Been Hacked"

There are messages circulating on WhatsApp and the rest of social media, like the ones below, claiming the National Commercial Bank (NCB) Jamaica online banking system has been hacked, and are warning NCB customers not to do any online banking because their account information, including their passwords, will be compromised, is a hoax or is not tru...

Brad Pitt is Not Dead - He Did Not Commit Suicide

William Bradley "Brad" Pitt, an American actor and producer, is not dead. The fake Facebook post below, disguised as a Fox News article, claiming the 52-year-old actor committed suicide, is another reason why online users should always go to popular and reputable news websites instead of depending on social media posts. Also, Facebook use...

"WhatsApp Will Start Charging and Deleting Inactive Accounts" Fake Messages or Hoaxes

WhatsApp users, beware of fake messages(see below) claiming that WhatsApp will no longer be free and they are deleting accounts because their servers are congested and they need to remove inactive users in order to make space. The fake messages claim that WhatApps will start charging unless the users post the same fake messages to 10 or more WhatsA...

"Million Pounds of Rat Meat Being Sold As Boneless Chicken Wings in U.S"

The article below: "Million Pounds of Rat Meat Being Sold As Boneless Chicken Wings in U.S," published on fake-news websites: "www.tmzworldnews.com" and "www.celebtricity.com," is a hoax. The fake article is spreading on social networking websites and the rest of internet like wildfire. The stories or articles posted o...

"www.all-entertainmentclips.com" is a Malicious and Fake-News Website - Do Not Believe the Articles On It

The website: "all-entertainmentclips.com," is malicious and is a fake-news website. All of the articles on the fake website are fictional, should not be taken as facts, and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental. So, any article or news reported by the bogus website should not be taken seriously. Please remember that not ever...

Angelina Joli is Not Dead - She Did Not Commit Suicide

Angelina Joli, an American actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian, is not dead. The fake Facebook post below, disguised as a CNN, ABC News or BBC News video footage, claiming the 41-year-old American actor committed suicide and left a video saying goodbye to her fans and her husband, Brad Pitt, is another reason why online users should always go to p...

Jaden Smith is Not Dead - The Son of Jada Pinkett and Will Smith Did Not Commit Suicide

Jaden Smith, actor and son of Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith, is not dead. The fake Facebook post below, disguised as a CNN, ABC News or BBC News update, claiming the 18-year-old American actor committed suicide after his girlfriend cheated on him with a photographer, is another reason why online users should always go to popular and reputable news we...

Nicholas Cage Passed Away in a Motorcycle Accident

Nicolas Kim Coppola, known professionally as Nicolas Cage, is not dead. The hoax below, which claims that the American actor and producer was killed in a motorcycle accident, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Whenever something dramatic or depressing like the death of some...

"Sir David Attenborough Dies Age 90" Celebrity Death Hoax

Sir David Attenborough is NOT DEAD. The hoax below, which claims that English broadcaster and naturalist has died at the age of 90 at Kings Hospital, London, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. The website: "www.professionalmac.com," and others like it, where the f...

Richard "The Old Man" Harrison Death Hoax Like-Farming Scam

The hoax below, which claims that Richard "The Old Man" Harrison from reality television show "Pawn Stars" on the History Channel has died, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Richard "The Old Man" Harrison is NOT dead, and is alive and well. T...

Jack Black is Not Dead - Hackers Tweeted Fake Death Messages

Hackers gained unauthorized access to Jack Black band’s (Tenacious D) Twitter account and tweeted or posted fake messages (see below) stating that the American actor and musician has died at the age of 46. Jack Black is not the first celebrity that has been a victim of a death hoax, and will certainly not be the last. The band (Tenacious D) subsequ...

"Consuming Coca Cola, Pepsi or Soft/Aerated Drinks and Eating Mango Can Kill" Hoax

The post or message below, which claims that an Indian tourist was killed after eating a few mangoes and consuming Coca Cola, is a hoax, or is not true. The hoax claims that a doctor at the hospital where the tourist died said that after eating mangoes, no aerated or carbonated drinks should be consumed because this combination turns into a very po...

"NASA Has Confirmed That The Earth Will Experience 1 Day Of Total Darkness On June 2nd, 2016"

The article below: "NASA Has Confirmed That The Earth Will Experience 1 Day Of Total Darkness On June 2nd, 2016," published on a lot of fake-news websites, and is spreading on the internet like wildfire, is a hoax. NASA has not confirmed the story. There nothing on NASA's website at www.nasa.gov that speaks about the earth experiencin...

Celebrity Death Hoax - "Adam Sandler Died Accidentally"

The hoax below, which claims that Adam Sandler, an American comedian and actor, died accidentally, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Adam Sandler is NOT DEAD, and is alive and well. The fake stories of Adam Sandler's death are spreading on social media like wildfire, ...

"Former NBA Superstar Michael Jordan Found Dead In His Residence"

The hoax below, which claims that basketball superstar Michael Jordan (MJ) was found dead at his residence, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Michael Jeffrey Jordan is NOT DEAD, and is alive and well. The fake stories of Michael Jordan's death are spreading on social ...

"WhatsApp Messenger Will Be Offline Because Of Overusage of User Names"

The message below, which claims that WhatsApp will be offline between certain hours daily, due to a problem caused by the overusage of user names on WhatsApp Messenger, is a fake or a hoax. The hoax also stated that WhatsApp’s users who ignore the message or warning, or those who fail to send or forward the fake message to their friends will have ...

There is No Facebook Christmas Tree Virus or Trojan App Discovered by Geek Squad

The post below, which claims that there is a malicious "Christmas Tree App" that is spreading quickly, which will crash computers it infects, is a hoax that started back in 2010. There is no "Christmas Tree App" Trojan horse or virus that the bogus post claims Geek Squad, a subsidiary of Best Buy that provides 24/7 technical sup...

"www.news10live.com" is a Fake-News Website - Do Not Believe the Articles On It

The website: "news10live.com," is a fake-news website. All of the articles on the fake website are fictional, should not be taken as facts, and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental. So, any article or news reported by the bogus website should not be taken seriously. Please remember that not everything that you read on the i...

"Caitlyn Jenner Says She No Longer a Woman and Wants Everyone to Call Her Bruce"

The article: "Caitlyn Jenner Says She No Longer Feels Like A Woman And Wants Everyone To Call Her Bruce Jenner Again," published on fake-news website: "www.Huzlers.com", is NOT true. All of the articles on the website "www.Huzlers.com" are fictional, should not be taken as facts, and any resemblance to the truth is pur...

"Do Not Put the France Flag as Your Profile, ISIS Will Kill You and Your Family"

The message below: "DO NOT put the France flag as your profile picture (no offense to the French) I'm warning you all. The ISIS will find you and kill you and your family," is nothing but a hoax. The bogus message, spreading on social media or networking websites like wildfire, claims that Facebook users who use the French flag overla...

Will There Be a WhatsApp Messenger "Chatting With" Feature?

There is a rumor spreading on social media and the rest of the internet, which claims that WhatsApp Messenger, a cross-platform mobile messaging app which allows users to exchange messages, will launch a new feature called "Chatting With." The new feature should allow WhatsApp users to see who their contacts or friends are chatting with. ...

"After Nearly 18 Years, Tupac Shakur Now 43, Comes Out Of Hiding"

The article: "After Nearly 18 Years, Tupac Shakur Now 43, Comes Out Of Hiding," published on fake-news website: "www.Huzlers.com", is NOT true. All of the articles on the website "www.Huzlers.com" are fictional, should not be taken as facts, and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental. Tupac Amaru Shakur, a...

"Peter Dinklage Died in Car Crash" - Celebrity Death Hoax

The hoax below, which claims that American actor Peter Dinklage died in a car accident, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Peter Dinklage is NOT DEAD and the website: "www.gendalfnews .work," where the fake story was published, is a fake-news website. The website...

"Youtube Will Be Unavailable For 3 Weeks Due To Major Update Starting Oct. 1"

The article: "Youtube Will Be Unavailable For 3 Weeks Due To Major Update Starting Oct. 1," published on fake-news website "www.dailymediabuzz.com" is not true. YouTube will not be unavailable for 3 weeks starting October 1, 2015. The fake article or story is spreading on social networking websites and the rest of internet like ...

"Arnold Schwarzenegger Found Dead of Apparent Heart Attack" - is a Celebrity Death Hoax

Austrian-American actor and bodybuilder, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who is best known for his role in the movie: "The Terminator," is not dead. The actor is alive and well. His death hoax, published on fake-news website: "msmbc.co," is spreading on the internet like wildfire, especially on social networking websites, where the fake ...

"James Earl Jones Dies at Age 84 in Arkabutla, Mississippi" - is a Celebrity Death Prank

American actor James Earl Jones is not dead. The actor is alive and well. A prank, that is spreading on the internet like wildfire, especially on social networking websites, claims the 84 year-old actor died in Arkabutla, Mississippi. At the writing of this article, the website that created the prank, claims that over a million people have fallen f...

"NASA Confirms Earth Will Experience 15 Days Of Complete Darkness in November 2015"

The article: "NASA Confirms Earth Will Experience 15 Days Of Complete Darkness in November 2015," published on fake-news website "newswatch33.com," is a hoax. The fake article is spreading on the internet like wildfire, but NASA has not confirmed the story. There nothing on NASA's website at www.nasa.gov that speaks about th...

Fake Sign -"Allah Be Praised America We Will Kill You All and Nothing You Can Do To StopIt"

The road sign below, which has the message: "Advancement of Islamic Agenda for America - Allah be praised America we will kill you all and nothing you can do to stop it Allah be praised," is a fake. The fake sign, which the poster claims is located near Dearborn, Michigan, is spreading on the internet via social media websites and email m...

"Real Life Fallen Angel Has Fallen From the Sky In London or Texas"

The news article: "Breaking News: Real Life Fallen Angel Has Fallen From The Sky In London, " is a hoax. The fake news article, spreading on social media websites like wildfire, claims a human-like angel has fallen out of the skies over Texas or London. It then claims the angel-like creature was quickly rushed away by undercover police of...

Virus Hoax - Resignation of Barack Obama, Muslim in the White House & Postcard from Beijing

The messages below: "URGENT!!! PLEASE CIRCULATE to your friends, family and contacts," which claim that there is a virus that will burn or destroy your computer’s hard drive or disk is a hoax that started as far back as the year 2000. The hoaxes or fake messages have been circulating on the internet for more than 15 years now with differe...

"John Farnham Found Unresponsive At Thailand Hotel After Consuming..."

The article: "John Farnham Found Unresponsive At Thailand Hotel After Consuming," published on the celebrity fake news website: www.globalassociatednews.com, is NOT true or is a hoax. The fake article was created by the website FakeAWish, a fake celebrity news engine, which allows someone to enter a celebrity's name and start his/her ...

"Cell Phone Numbers Go Public this Month to Telemarketing Companies"

The message below, which warns the recipients that cell phone numbers will go public, which means cell phone numbers will be released to telemarketing companies, is a hoax. The hoax also claims that the recipients of the telemarketing calls will be charged for those calls, and in order to prevent this from happening, they need to call the 888-382-1...

iPhone, iPad and iPod Users Beware of the "Tell Siri Nine Eleven - 9/11" Practical Joke

iPhone, iPad and iPod users beware of the practical joke below: "Tell Siri nine eleven, it’s crazy what she says back," which will dial the emergency number: 911, and may have the police showing up at your doorstep.instead of searching for information about the September 11, 9/11 or Nine Eleven attacks on the United States by terrorists, ...

"Viber Will Become Chargeable and Will Cost 0.01€ Per Message" Hoax

The message below, which claims that Viber, an application that lets you send free messages as well as make free calls to other Viber users, will start charging a fee for their services, is a hoax or is not true. The hoax claims that if you send the message to 10 of your contacts, Viber will determine that you are an active user and your service wi...

Fake-News -"DNA Shocker! Body Of Homeless Man Found In Fast Food Restaurant Was BOB MARLEY"

The article: "DNA Shocker! Body Of Homeless Man Found In Fast Food Restaurant Was BOB MARLEY," published on fake news or satirical website: www.richmondglobe.com, is NOT true. Most or all of the articles on the website 'www.richmondglobe.com' are fictional and should not be taken as facts. Bob Marley was a Jamaican reggae singer, ...

"WhatsApp Will b Off From 11.30pm to 6 -00 am Daily" Fake Message

The message below: "What's App Will b Off From 11.30pm to 6:00 am Daily," is a fake or a hoax. The message was not sent by WhatsApp and your WhatsApp account will NOT be deleted within the next 48 hours. If you have received the message, please ignore it and do not follow the instructions in it....

"www.newswatch28.com" - it is a Fake-News Website

The website "newswatch28.com" is a fake-news or satirical website. Most of the stories on the website are fiction, fake-news, and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental. So, we do not recommend taking most of articles on the website seriously....

"Dance of the Pope" Mobile Phone Virus Hoax

Facebook, Twitter and other social networking websites have been flooded with the message below, which claims that there is a virus called "Dance of the Pope." The message claims that you should not accept a video called the "Dance of the Pope" because it is a very dangerous virus that will format your mobile device or wipe clea...

Is The Cloud Monster, Chitauri or Cthulhu Photo or Image Real?

The strange looking photo or image of a cloud below, which looks like a monster, has gone viral on social networking websites and the rest the internet. It is alleged that the photo was posted on Facebook by a user called Clarissa Greene, who took the picture of the strange looking cloud while driving on the I-40 highway in Tennessee. Some say the...

Celebrity Death Hoax - "RIP - Britney Spears Found Dead at 33!"

The hoax below, which claims that American singer and actress Britney Spears was found dead in her Malibu home, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Britney Spears is NOT DEAD and was not found face-down and unresponsive in her bedroom by a friend. Whenever something dramatic...

"Rest In Peace - Martin Lawrence Found Dead In Hotel"

The article: "Rest In Peace: Martin Lawrence Found Dead In Hotel," published on fake or news satirical website www.newsbuzzdaily.com, is NOT true. Martin Lawrence is NOT dead. He is alive and well. He has jokingly posted the following on Twitter to let his fans know that he is alive: "I'm coming back from the dead for an exclusiv...

"Prehistoric Owl Successfully Cloned In Brazil Plucks Out Scientists Eyeballs"

The article below: "Prehistoric Owl Successfully Cloned In Brazil – Plucks Out Scientists Eyeballs In Attack," published on websites like "allviralposts.com" is a hoax. The article claims that scientists in Brazil were able to clone an extinct giant owl specie called Ornimegalonyx. The article then claims that the cloned owl att...

"Four People Shot at Lil Wayne's House in Miami Beach"

The Miami Beach police has confirmed that the alleged shooting that took place at Lil Wayne' Miami Beach home is a hoax. Lil Wayne, also called Weezy has posted the following on popular social networking website Twitter, to reassure fans that he is okay and the shooting was a prank: "Prank kall mane." The Miami Beach Police Department...

www.theracketreport.com - it is a Fake-News Website

The website 'www.theracketreport.com' is a fake-news website. Everything on this website is fiction, fake-news, and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental. Even their disclaimer states that the website’s content is fake or fiction. So, any article or news reported by the website should not be taken seriously....

"John Cena Dies In Car Crash"

The hoax article on the fake-news website below: "John Cena Dies In Car Crash," is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The WWE superstar is not dead and is alive and well. The celebrity death hoax was created by the fake celebrity news generator website "www.fakeawish.com". That is why it is important that you...

"Catholic Priest Who Died for 48 minutes Claims that God is a Woman"

The article: "Catholic priest who died for 48 minutes claims that god is a woman," published on fake or news satirical website "www.worldnewsdailyreport.com" is a hoax. The article is spreading on social networking websites and the rest of internet like wildfire. The articles on the fake website are all fictional and should not ...

Celebrity Death Hoax - Actor Gene Hackman is Dead at 84

Retired actor Gene Hackman is not dead. A death-hoax Facebook page and a misleading tweet or post from Dylan McDermott help spread the hoax, which claims that the 84-year-old Oscar-winner is dead. The hoax reached over a million people on social networking websites. The actor is alive and the death-hoax Facebook page has been removed. Also, Dylan M...

"A Norwegian Woman Gives Birth To Baby Elephant!"

The article below: "A Norwegian Woman Gives Birth To Baby Elephant," published on fake or news satirical website "www.huzlers.com," which claims that a Norwegian woman gave birth to baby elephant is not true. The image in the article (see below) is not a real baby, but a sculpture or an art-piece called "Newborn" creat...

Tesco Refused to Serve a Soldier Because It Would Offend Muslim Customers

The post below: "This Tesco on Oak Street, London refused to server a soldier because he was in uniform and they were afraid it would offend Muslim customers," is a hoax. The hoax is spreading like wildfire on social networking websites and has caught the attention of Tesco, a British multinational grocery and general merchandise retailer...

"Australia - 600-Pound Woman Gives Birth to 40-Pound Baby"

The article below: "Australia: 600-Pound Woman Gives Birth to 40-Pound Baby," published on fake or news satirical website www.worldnewsdailyreport.com is a hoax. The articles on the fake or news satirical website are all fictional and should not be taken as facts....

"Skype will be Closed on 15 March, because it gets very Crowded"

If you have received the message below: "Skype will be closed on 15 March, because it gets very crowded," please delete it because it is a hoax. Skype WILL NOT shutdown on March 15, so please do not follow the instructions in the message. We first saw this hoax back in 2013, but some prankster who has nothing to do, has resurrected it....

"2-Year-Old Who Shot Mother In Walmart To Be Tried For Crime As An Adult"

The article: "2-Year-Old Who Shot Mother In Walmart To Be Tried For Crime As An Adult," published on fake news or satirical website www.empirenews.net, is NOT true. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website 'www.empirenews.net' are all fictional and should not be taken as fac...

"Ricky Martin Dead in Tragic Accident New Years Day"

Ricky Martin is NOT dead and the videos on popular video sharing website YouTube that claim that the Puerto Rican singer, actor and author has died in a car accident on New Years day is a hoax. The video is a voice-over of Lt. Keith Boyd of Marin County Sheriff’s Office announcing the death of Robin Williams back in August 2014....

Saved-By-The-Bell Star Dustin Diamond Charged With Murder After Stabbing Victim Dies

The article: "‘Saved By The Bell’ Star Dustin Diamond Charged With Murder After Stabbing Victim Dies," published on fake news or satirical website www.empirenews.net, is NOT true. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website 'www.empirenews.net' are all fictional and should not ...

Celebrity Death Hoax - "Playboy Tycoon Hugh Hefner Passes Away at Age of 88"

The hoax below, which claims that Hugh Hefner,founder and chief creative officer of Playboy Enterprise was found dead, is another reason why you should always use popular and reputable news websites as your source of information. Hugh Hefner is NOT DEAD. Whenever something dramatic or depressing like the death of someone is posted on social network...

"Bobby Shmurda Stabbed To Death In Rikers Island Jail By Cell Mate"

The article below: "Bobby Shmurda Stabbed To Death In Rikers Island Jail By Cell Mate," published on fake or news satirical website "www.huzlers.com", which claims that rapper Bobby Shmurda was killed by his cell mate Antwan Mauldin, is not true. Bobby Shmurda is alive and was not stabbed. He is currently being held at Rikers Is...

"R. Kelly - Bill Cosby’s A Pervert That Belongs In Jail"

The article below which claims that R.Kelly said: "Bill Cosby’s A Pervert That Belongs In Jail," published on fake news or satirical website 'www.nahadaily.com', is NOT true. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website 'www.nahadaily.com' are all fictional and should no...

Bogus News - "Planetary Alignment On Jan 4, 2015 Will Decrease Gravity For 5 Minutes"

The article below: "Planetary Alignment On Jan 4, 2015 Will Decrease Gravity For 5 Minutes Causing Partial Weightlessness," published on fake or news satirical website www.dailybuzzlive.com, is a hoax and NASA has not posted anything about such anomaly. Most of the articles on the website 'www.dailybuzzlive.com' are fictional and...

"FedEx Delivery Driver Commits Suicide After Destroying Children’s Christmas"

The article below: "Delivery Driver Commits Suicide After Destroying Children’s Christmas," published on fake or news satirical website "www.dailyleak.org", which claims the FedEx driver who crashed his truck and destroyed hundreds of packages on Interstate 287 in New Jersey just 10 days before Christmas, was bullied into commit...

Michael Jordan Said "Kids Dying Over His Shoes Not My Problem"

The article below which claims that Michael Jordan said: "Kids dying over his shoes not my problem," published on fake news or satirical website 'www.nahadaily.com', is NOT true. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website 'www.nahadaily.com' are all fictional and shoul...

"Something Bad Happening in Sydney on New Year's Eve or Christmas Day"

The New South Wales police force has confirmed that the messages below which claim that something bad or a terror attack will happen on Christmas day or New Year's Eve in Sydney, Australia is a hoax. The New South Wales police said that they have not received any such reports and think the message has been designed to create fear in the communi...

Raven Symone Files Molestation Charges Against Bill Cosby

The article: "Raven Symone Files Molestation Charges Against Bill Cosby," published on fake or news satirical website "Hip Hop Hangover" is a hoax. The article, located on their website at www.hiphophangover.com, is spreading on social networking websites like Twitter and Facebook like wildfire. The articles on the website "...

Kylie Jenner age 17, Pregnant By Rapper Tyga 25

The article: "Kylie Jenner (age 17), Pregnant By Rapper Tyga (25)," published on fake or news satirical website "Hip Hop Hangover" is a hoax. The article, located on their website at www.hiphophangover.com, is spreading on social networking websites like Twitter and Facebook like wildfire. The articles on the website "Hip H...

"Japan Declares Korina Sanchez Persona Non Grata"

The article below which claims that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared earlier Monday, Filipino broadcast journalist Korina Sanchez, persona non grata (an unwelcome person), for 'wishing ill will against others' is a hoax. The article was published on fake news or satirical website 'sowhatsnews .wordpress.com', where all th...

McDonald’s Will Stop Serving Overweight Customers Beginning 1/1/15

The article below: "McDonald’s Will Stop Serving Overweight Customers Beginning 1/1/15," published on fake or news satirical website www.dailybuzzlive.com, is a hoax. Most of the articles on the website 'www.dailybuzzlive.com' are fictional and should not be taken as facts. Although McDonald's has taken steps to make their me...

Guns N' Roses Frontman Axl Rose Found Dead in West Hollywood Home at Age 52

The article: "Guns N' Roses Frontman Axl Rose Found Dead in West Hollywood Home at Age 52," published on the fake MSNBC website 'MSNBC .WEBSITE', is NOT true. The American singer-songwriter and musician, who is the lead vocalist and only remaining original member of the hard rock band Guns N' Roses, is NOT DEAD. The fake n...

The Famous "Dog whisperer" Cesar Millan Died of a Heart Attack this Morning

The article: "The Famous "Dog whisperer" Cesar Millan Died of a Heart Attack this Morning," published on fake news or satirical website www.noticiasunam.com, is NOT true. Cesar Millan is alive and well. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website www.noticiasunam.com are all ...

President Obama's 16-Year-Old Daughter Malia Confirmed Pregnant

The article: "President Obama's 16-Year-Old Daughter Malia Confirmed Pregnant," published on fake news or satirical website www.empirenews.net, is NOT true. The article is spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The articles on the website 'www.empirenews.net' are all fictional and should not be taken as facts....

Did You Know Black Friday Stemmed From Slavery?

The post below: "Did You Know Black Friday Stemmed from Slavery?" is a hoax, spreading on social networking websites like wildfire. The post claims that Black Friday, which is the day after Thanksgiving and the busiest shopping day of the year, started when traders sell slaves for a discount to assist plantation owners in preparation for...

Fake or News Satire Website - www.nahadaily.com

The website www.nahadaily.com is a fake-news website. Everything on this website is fiction, fake news, and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental. Even their disclaimer states that the website’s content is fake or fiction. So, any article or news reported by this website should not be taken seriously....

Obama Files Federal Charges Against Darren Wilson Following Grand Jury Decision

News have been flooding the internet that the President of the United States, Obama, has filed federal civil charges against officer Darren Wilson, the policeman involved in the Michael Brown shooting in Ferguson. It was said that after the grand jury failed to bring justice against the white officer who shot an unarmed black teenager in murky cir...

One-Year-Old Baby Aneela from Uganda Who was Brutally Tortured by a Maid has Died

Baby Aneela, the one-year-old, from the East African country of Uganda, who was brutally tortured and almost beaten to death by the family's maid who was left in her care, is NOT dead. The horrific video (see below) shows the nanny wickedly force-feeding, slapping, standing on, kicking, and throwing the child. All this was recorded by a hidden ...

"Millions of Thanksgiving Turkeys Recalled - Is Your Family Safe?"

The article below "Millions of Thanksgiving Turkeys Recalled: Is Your Family Safe?," published on fake or news satirical website www.nationalreport .net, is a hoax. The articles on the website are fictional, should not be taken as facts and any resemblance to the truth is purely coincidental....

Indian Man Claims He’s 179 Years Old

The article: "Indian Man Claims He’s 179 Years Old," published on fake or news satirical website www.worldnewsdailyreport.com is a hoax. The article is spreading on social networking websites and the rest of internet like wildfire for almost a year now. The articles on the website www.worldnewsdailyreport.com are all fictional and should ...