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.

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

Crime / Police, Miscellaneous / By /

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.

Hijacker on 9/11 was held by Clinton or Reagan, but released-Fiction!

9/11 Attack on America, Terrorism / By /

The Pilot of One of the Hijacked 9/11 Airliners Was In Custody, but Released At President Reagan’s Or President Clinton’s –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The email says that in 1986, a pilot named Atta was captured and imprisoned in Israel for blowing up a bus.  As a part of the famous Oslo Accords, Israel was …

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HIV needles found in soft drink machines-Fiction

Medical, Warnings / By /

HIV-Infected Needles Hidden in Soft Drink Machines–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: This email is from Canada.  It alleges that there are soft drink machines in which are hidden HIV infected needles and when someone sticks a finger into the return-coin slot, the finger is pricked and the HIV virus is transmitted. The Truth:   This …

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A dying baby, a hot water bottle, a child's prayer, and a children's doll-Truth!

Inspirational, Religious / By /

The Story of the Dying Baby, a Hot Water Bottle, A Child’s Prayer, and A Children’s Doll-Truth!   Summary of eRumor: This email says it’s from a missionary in Africa who was dealing with a dying, premature baby who needed warmth, but the hot water bottle they would have used to make a home-spun incubator …

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Christian airline pilots being paired with non-Christian ones in case of rapture-Fiction!

Religious, Space / Aviation / By /

Airlines Schedule Christian Pilots with Non-Christian Crew in Case the Christian Disappears in the “Rapture”–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:Some airline companies schedule Christian pilots along with non-Christian pilots in case the Biblical “rapture” takes place and the Christian pilot suddenly disappears.     The Truth: There is no evidence of this and there are a …

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hidserv.exe

Computers, Warnings / By /

Delete “hidserve.exe” from your Computer–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor:  A warning that says to search your Windows system directory for a file called hidserv.exe and delete it.  It is said to be collecting your personal data and passing it along to someone else. The Truth:     According to Microsoft, hidserv.exe is a file …

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Forward an email to see your lover's name on the screen-Fiction!

Computers, Promises / By /

Forward the “Mindreader” Email and Your Lover’s Name Will Appear on Your Screen–Fiction!   Summary of eRumor: The writer of this email says that if you forward the message to ten other people, the name of your lover will appear on your computer screen. The Truth: It’s a hoax.  This is another of the “forward …

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Warning About SweetCaliGuy4evr, a killer online-Fiction!

Crime / Police, Warnings / By /

SweetCaliGuy4evr, a Killer Loose On the Internet-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A warning from the “State Police” saying that there is someone online with the name SweetCaliGuy4evr and that he is a suspect in the murders of 56 women who have been contacted via the Internet.  The Truth:  There are no warnings that we’re aware of …

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Refunds from Bush tax bill distributed by SS number-Truth!

Government / By /

Tax Bill Advance Checks Will Be Distributed By the Last Two Digits in Your Social Security Number–Truth!   Summary of eRumor: This message says that the tax relief advances for Americans from President Bush’s tax bill are being sent out on particular dates and by the last two numbers in the taxpayer’s Social Security number.  …

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