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 Salvation Army has approved benefits for domestic partnerships-Truth! But Reversed!

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The Salvation Army Has Approved Benefits for Domestic Partnerships–Decision Reversed!     Summary of eRumor:The eRumor says that a division of the Salvation Army has decided to give health-care benefits to domestic partners.  The email includes an article from Agape Press that says the action brought the Salvation Army’s Western Corporation into compliance with a …

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The IRS is going to require guns to be listed on income tax forms-Fiction!

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The IRS is Going to Require All Firearms to be Listed on Income Tax Returns-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This story is that Congress is considering legislation that will require all firearms that a person owns be listed on that person’s personal income tax return.  Additionally, it may require fingerprints and tax of $50 per gun.  …

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Schwartzkopf's statement about God's appointment with Bin Laden-Unproven!

9/11 Attack on America, Humorous, Military, Terrorism / By /

Norman Schwartzkopf’s comment on Forgiving Bin Laden- Unproven!   Summary of eRumor:  The message says that General Norman Schwartzkopf was asked about forgiving the terrorists responsible for the Attack on America. He is alleged to have responded by saying, “I believe that forgiving them is God’s function. Our job is simply to arrange the meeting.” …

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Petition asking President Bush to reinstate prayer in schools-Unproven!

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Petition to The President Reinstate Prayer in Public Schools–Unproven!     Summary of eRumor:An email petition asking that you add your name to a plea to President George W. Bush to reinstate prayer in public schools. The Truth: This is a grass-roots effort and not sponsored by any particular group or organization. Although it can …

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Emails for a cancer victim named Rachel-Fiction!

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Forward Emails to Help Pay For Cancer Treatment for 10-year-old Rachel-Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:  A 29 year old father who identifies himself as George Arlington says that AOL and ZD-net will give 32 cents toward medical care for his cancer-stricken daughter for every three emails a person forwards to other people. The Truth: …

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Virus that pretends to be a Red Cross request for donations-Truth!

9/11 Attack on America, Terrorism, Warnings / By /

Septer.Trojan Virus–Truth!     Summary of eRumor:A virus warning about a Trojan horse virus named “Septer.Trojan.”   The Truth: According to Symantec, this is true.  It is an email that appears to come from the American Red Cross or the United Way and solicits donations for the victims of the terrorist attacks.  It includes a form …

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Rented trucks stolen by presumed terrorists-Fiction!

9/11 Attack on America, Terrorism / By /

Several Rented Trucks Have Been Stolen By Possible Terrorists–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:An email from a person who says his or her father works for a federal agency in New York.  The father says that more than 30 rented trucks from Ryder, U-Haul, and Verizon have disappeared within 24 hours.  The message says most …

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