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.

The "Bill of No Rights" from Georgia Representative Mitchell Kaye-Fiction!

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The “Bill of No Rights” From Georgia Representative Mitchell Kaye–Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: This email is a strong statement of carrying responsibility for one’s own life and attributed to Representative Mitchell Kay of the George state legislature. The Truth: How Representative Kaye’s name got attached to this, nobody knows, but it was actually written …

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Help Find Branson Perry of Skidmore, Missouri-Truth!

Missing Persons, Pleas / By /

Help Find Branson Perry of Skidmore, Missouri–Truth! Summary of eRumor: This is an appeal from a mother whose 20-year-old son is missing.  Branson Kaye Perry has not been seen since April 11, 2001.  His mother, Becky Perry, says he mysteriously disappeared after telling a friend that he would be right back. The Truth: TruthOrFiction.com has …

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Petition in Support of The Breast Cancer Protection Act-Truth!

Government, Health / Medical, Medical, Pleas / By /

Petition in Support of The Breast Cancer Protection Act–Truth!     Summary of eRumor:   A widely circulated message encourages recipients to sign an online petition in support of “The Breast Cancer Protection Act” in the U.S. Congress.  It would require insurance companies to cover a minimum of a 48 hour hospital stay for women …

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Visit www.thebreastcancersite.com and provide mammograms for needy women-Truth!

Medical, Pleas, Promises / By /

Visiting www.thebreastcancersite.com Can Help Provide Mammograms For Disadvantaged Women–Truth!     Summary of eRumor:   An email request says The Breast Cancer site is having trouble meeting their “quota” of donating a free mammogram each day to underprivileged women.  You are encouraged to visit the site and click a link that will help accomplish the …

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Visit a web address and see your baby pictures or an instant snapshot online-Fiction!

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Visit a Web Address And See Your Baby Pictures Or an Instant Snapshot Online-Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:   This message comes in various forms.  Some simply give a web address that says it has a picture of you posted.  Others pretend to have installed a feature that can actually take your picture while …

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Spiritually needy man who got a voice mail message from "Almighty God"-Fiction!

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The Suicidal Man Who Got a Call From “Almighty God”–Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: The pastor of a church called “Almighty God Tabernacle” calls his wife from the office one Saturday night, but is puzzled why he doesn’t get an answer because he knows she’s home.  Later, when he sees her and asks why she …

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Ant and contact lens-an inspirational rock-climbing story-Unproven!

Inspirational, Religious / By /

The Rock Climber Who Lost a Contact Lens, Prayed, and it Was Found Being Carried by An Ant-Claimed to Be True!   Summary of eRumor: Brenda went on a rock-climbing expedition and her contact lens was knocked out while she was hanging on the rock face.  When she finished her climb, she thought about the …

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