‘Amazon Customers Blocked From Using Visa Cards’ Twitter's trending topics conveniently elided that a card issuer versus retailer dispute involving Amazon and Visa applied only to the United Kingdom.
Comedian Reveals Himself as Creator of Viral ‘Darla From Amazon’ Twitter Account Robbie Appleton says a push for unionization at one facility was on his mind in playing an "ambassador" online.
‘Amazon Banned Parler, But Allowed People to Buy This Shirt from Their Website.’ After Amazon Web Services cut hosting to Parler, a purported Amazon listing for a shirt appearing to advocate for violence against Republicans went viral after it was pointed out by right-wing pundits.
Is This a Real Listing for an Anti-Semitic Trump Face Mask? A screenshot of a purported Trump-themed, swastika-like mask sold on Amazon circulated on social media in July 2020.
Is Amazon Seeking Public Donations to Fund Sick Leave During the COVID-19 Pandemic? Amazon's chief executive officer Jeff Bezos is a frequent target of anti-billionaire ire, which continued with claims that Amazon was soliciting public donations for paid time off.
Is Amazon Suspending All Non-Essential Shipments Except for Medical Supplies and and ‘High-Demand’ Products? Amazon is only planning to suspend its receipt of shipments from third-party merchants, but that part of a viral story was hidden behind a paywall.
Was Amazon’s First CFO Killed by One of the Company’s Delivery Trucks? The cause of former chief financial officer Joy Covey's death was reported in December 2019, years after her passing.
‘Whole Foods Holiday Food Drive’ Post A viral social media status update critiques Amazon's Whole Foods over a purported holiday food drive arranged so that customers purchase food in-store and donate it to needy families.
Did Jeff Bezos Cut Whole Foods Workers Benefits as He Bought a Second Mansion? A viral Robert Reich tweet claimed that as the billionaire bought a lavish mansion, Amazon's Whole Foods rescinded part-time employees' healthcare benefits.
