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.

Marines show more respect to Bush than to Clinton-Fiction!

The Marines At the White House Are Showing Respect for George W. Bush That They Did Not Show to President Clinton–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: The eRumor claims that the Marines of the presidential “Marine One” helicopter are showing George W. Bush greater respect than they did Bill Clinton.  It says that recently, the …

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The story of Tommy, the atheist theology student who was found by God-Truth!

The Story of Tommy, the Atheist Theology Student Who Was Found by God-Truth! Summary of eRumor: (See the complete version below):     A touching story of a priest and a university student.  The student came to the priest’s Theology class at Loyola University as an atheist.  At the close of the term, he asked the …

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Forward an email for Justin Mallory and he'll get contributions for treating his epilepsy-Fiction!

Forward an Email for Justin Mallory and He’ll Get Contributions for his Epilepsy–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Justin Mallory is 12 years old.  He has epilepsy and has a year to live.  McDonalds and Pizza Hut have offered to contribute one dollar for his medical care for every email that is forwarded to others around the …

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The man who got involved…and saved his daughter's life- Unproven!

The Man Who Got Involved…And Saved His Daughter’s Life-Unproven! Summary of eRumor:  The first-hand account of a man who stumbled across an assault in progress one night while he was walking near his home.  He considered whether he should get involved and risk his life.  He decided to go for it, then discovered in the …

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Iranian pilot of hijacked flight 93 to be presented with Medal of Honor-Fiction!

The Iranian Pilot of United Flight 93 Might be Presented with the Congressional Medal of Honor–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:This talks about Hossein Mahmoudi, said to be the Iranian pilot of United  flight #93, which crashed in Pennsylvania on the day of the terrorist hijackings in September, 2001.  He is described as having been …

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Use a steam iron on anthrax-Not Recommended!

Using a Steam Iron on Suspicious Letters Could Kill Anthrax–Truth! But Not Recommended!     Summary of eRumor:A way to kill anthrax that comes in the mail:  iron it with a steam iron.  This email says bioterrorism expert Ken Alibek made that recommendation during a congressional hearing.  He said that hot, moist steam ironed through …

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Michigan Department of Treasury story about an IRS scam warning-Truth! and Fiction!

Michigan Department of Treasury Story About an IRS Scam Warning–Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: According to this story, the Michigan Department of Treasury got an alert from the IRS about an email scam.  The scam is described as one in which people receive emails saying that they are under an “e-audit” and need to …

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Two British Boys who Killed a Three-year-old Are Being Released and Given New Identities-Truth!

Three-year-old Jamie Bulger was killed in 1993 by two young boys who tortured Jamie, rubbed paint in his eyes, pushed batteries up his anus, then left him on train tracks. Both of the boys were juveniles at the time and, according to the story, are about to be released. A judge has granted new identities to them for their release. The email encourages petition-like emails be sent to the judge, Lady Justice Butler-Sloss, protesting the decision because the boys have not paid for their crime.