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.

Social Security benefits to legal and illegal Mexican immigrants?-Truth!

Government / By /

Proposed Agreements between the U.S. and Mexico Would Provide U.S. Social Security Benefits To Hundreds of Thousands of Mexicans-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email says that a “totalization” agreement between the U.S. and Mexico would grant Social Security benefits to Mexicans, including some who are here illegally, even if they didn’t work in the U.S. …

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Travel Agent Humor from Washington DC-Unproven!

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Stories About Crazy Questions from Government Employees to Travel Agents–Unproven!     Summary of eRumor: A collection of hard-to-believe stories about interactions between government employees and a travel agent in Washington DC. The Truth: There is nothing in this eRumor to give it credibility.  It refers to “a retiring Washington DC travel agent.”   Many of …

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Call Governor Rick Perry's Office in Texas to Get Prayer Back in Schools-Fiction!

Government, Pleas, Religious / By /

Call Governor Rick Perry’s Office in Texas to Get Prayer Back in Schools–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The message says to call a toll free number at the office of Texas Governor Rick Perry and register your support of getting prayer back in schools.  It says that the governor is conducting a survey of Texans on …

Call Governor Rick Perry's Office in Texas to Get Prayer Back in
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Comparing the backgrounds of the stars versus the politicians-Truth!

Celebrities, Government, Politics, War / By /

Comparative Education and Career Paths of Anti-War Hollywood Celebrities and Key Members of the Bush Administration–Truth!     Summary of eRumor: This eRumor criticizes the stars who have been against the 2003 war in Iraq and lists the education and accomplishments of the stars compared with some of those who are making key decisions in …

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Carrier pictures of secret new stealth fighter?-Fiction!

Military, Space / Aviation / By /

Carrier Pictures of a New Navy Fighter Plane-Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: Pictures of a stealth looking jet on the deck of an aircraft carrier. The caption says it’s a new plane known as the F/A-37. It also shows the pilot, an attractive female whose name is written on the side of the cockpit.   …

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