Missing Trey Gowdy Investigators Found Dead, Gowdy in Protective Custody-Fiction!
False reports that two investigators working for Trey Gowdy went missing and were later found dead were started by an untrustworthy website.
Bill Clinton Suffers Health Crisis, Family Rushes to Arkansas-Fiction!
False reports that Bill Clinton suffered a health crisis and was on the verge of death were spread by a website known for publishing false reports.
Was a Search Warrant Served at Obama’s Post-Presidency Home?
A fake news website is behind false reports that a search warrant has been served on at the Obama residence in Washington, D.C.
"John Is My Heart" Essay Written By Frank Schaeffer for the Washington Post-Correct Attribution!
Frank Schaeffer’s 2002 essay “John is My Heart,” also known as “My Heart is on the Line,” has been widely circulated since it was first published by the Washington Post in 2002.
Eddie Murphy Dies in Car Accident-Fiction!
A death hoax for Eddie Murphy went viral days after the actor’s brother, Charlie Murphy, died from leukemia.
Lowes $50 or $100 Coupon for Mother's Day-Fiction!
A bogus offer for a $50 Lowe’s Home Improvement Mother’s Day coupon offer is actually a survey scam that aims to steal people’s personal information.
Prayer Request for Greg Comer's Battle Against Cancer-Outdated!
A 2011 prayer request for 41-year-old Greg Comers, who had been battling cancer for nearly seven years at the time, resurfaced in 2017.
New York Pizzeria Denies Service to Veteran John Welch, His Service Dog-Fiction!
A photo showing an extra from the set of “Madam Secretary” was misidentified as a servicemember named John Welch who was denied service at a pizzeria.
WikiLeaks Founder Julian Assange Found Dead in London-Fiction!
A fake news website is behind false reports reports that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was found dead in London.
Rep. Jason Chaffetz Won't Seek Reelection over Russian Blackmail Threat-Unproven!
GOP Rep. Jason Chaffetz of Utah surprise announcement that he wouldn’t see re-election sparked rumors that the Russians have blackmail material on him, but those rumors are unfounded.