Avoid #GivingTuesday Scams
“Giving Tuesday” follows “Cyber Monday,” but some companies are just lining their pockets; here are the facts.
2019
‘Casey Anthony Pregnant with Twins’ Rumor
A long-circulating claim that Casey Anthony is pregnant with twins continues to spread as purportedly new news.
Are Private Prisons Suing States for Millions of Contract Quotas?
A hyper-viral Facebook post purportedly shows a newspaper article about private prisons suing states for millions of dollars if “lockup quotas” are not met.
Was Trump Filmed After ‘Forgetting to Wear His Toupee’?
A clip from March 2019 resurfaced months later on Twitter.
Federal Deficit $585 Billion in January 2017 Versus $984 Billion in January 2019
A meme on the Facebook page “Impeach Trump” claimed the federal deficit was $585 billion on January 20 2017 and $984 billion on January 20 2019.
Do Images Show Tears of Grief, Tears of Change, Onion Tears, and Laughing Tears?
A viral post purportedly shows the microscopic composition of tears produced by grief, change, amusement, and literally cutting onions.
Was Rep. Ilhan Omar ‘Recruited by a Foreign Government’?
A Canadian businessman and Trump supporter amplified an accusation against the lawmaker, but failed to provide any evidence.
Dyslexie Font
A viral Facebook post claims the “Dyslexie” font makes screen reading more accessible for readers with dyslexia.
The Good Advice Hidden in a ‘Fun Funeral Facts’ Meme
In making arrangements for the dearly departed, experts say people have more options than they might think.
Was Jeff Bezos’ $98 Million ‘Gift’ to Homeless the Equivalent of $45 to a Person Earning $50,000 Annually?
People did the math on the Amazon CEO’s $98 million “gift” to the homeless, placing it in the context of middle-class money.