Walmart Coupon: 85 Percent Off Any Storewide Purchase
A fake Walmart coupon for 85% off that began circulating on social media in July 2017 was likely part of a “like farming” scam.
2017
Feds Arrest James Comey From His Home at 3 AM-Fiction!
A self-described fake news website is behind false reports that the feds arrested Jim Comey at 3 a.m.
Verizon Backpack Giveaway in July 2017-Truth!
A Verizon backpack giveaway being held in July 2017 generated a lot of questions among social media users interested in claiming their bag.
Nancy Pelosi's Daughters Arrested for Selling Cocaine-Fiction!
A website that publishes “works of satirical fiction” is behind false reports that Nancy Pelosi’s daughters were arrested for smuggling cocaine.
Warning: Do Not Accept Friend Request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schimdit-Fiction!
A warning not to accept a friend request from John Jacob Jingleheimer Schmidt is a joke that plays on similar warnings that have gone viral.
Giant Florida Cane Spider Attacks House in Photo-Fiction!
A doctored photo of a wolf spider has been misidentified as a Florida cane spider, a Hawaiian cane spider in 2015, and as a Angolan witch spider in 2013.
CLA Safflower Oil Leads to Weight Loss, Less Belly Fat-Unproven!
Scientific data casts serious doubt on claims that CLA safflower oil promotes weight loss and helps break down belly fat.
Yellowstone Lava Geyser Erupts for First Time in Human History-Fiction!
A false report of a Yellowstone lava geyser following earthquakes in Montana and Wyoming in July 2017 were intended to be satire.
Don't Accept Facebook Friend Request From Hacker Jayden K. Smith-Fiction!
False warnings not to accept friend requests from hacker Jayden K. Smith because will gain access to all your friends’ accounts surfaced in July 2017.
Delta Airlines Giving Away Free Tickets on Facebook-Scam!
False claims that Delta Airlines was giving away free tickets from July 2017 were part of a survey scam and should not be trusted.