Rich Buhler & Staff

Rich Buhler is the founder of TruthorFiction and was a broadcaster, speaker, author, broadcast journalist, and producer who researched and wrote about rumors and urban legends for more than 30 years. Because of both his knowledge about what he terms “eRumors” and his broadcast background, Rich was a popular guest on radio and television and has appeared on national and international outlets including on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, Fox News, BBC, CBC, as well as local television and radio stations from Maryland to California. He has also either written, or been featured in, numerous newspaper and magazine articles. Rich operated TruthOrFiction.com until his death from pancreatic cancer in May of 2012, his family wrote and operated truthorfiction.com on his behalf until late 2018 and are still owners of the site.

Thieves Using Penny Jammed in Car Door Handle-Fiction!

Warnings / By /

Thieves Using Penny Jammed in Car Door Handle-Fiction!  Summary of eRumor: Jamming a penny in a car door handle prevents automatic locks from working and allows thieves to easily steal your possessions, according to online warnings. The Truth: We haven’t been able to find any credible reports of thieves using a penny in a door handle …

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California Gun Law Takes Effect January 2016, Guns to be Confiscated Without Notice- Truth! & Fiction!

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California Gun Law Takes Effect January 2016, Guns to be Confiscated Without Notice- Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A new gun law taking effect in California on January 1, 2016, will allow police to seize guns without prior notice. The Truth: Viral rumors about a California gun law taking effect on January 1, 2016, are …

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