Don't Believe Those Texts That Say The Federal Government Is Going To Use The Stafford Act To Quarantine The United States
Impossible to trace and difficult to debunk, rumors of a national quarantine are nevertheless false.
Here's A Running List Of The Latest Hoaxes Spreading About The Coronavirus
Misinformation, hoaxes, and snake oil cures have all been rampant online since the outbreak of the coronavirus.
New York City Officials Say There Is No Shut Down Planned This Weekend Because Of The Coronavirus
There are no plans to shut down the city's roadways and subway, or to bring in the Army, in spite of false text messages you may have seen.
Chinese Hackers Are Using The Coronavirus To Go After Mongolia
Impersonating the country's foreign ministry, hackers are trying to gain control of computers to carry out an unknown goal.
No, Daniel Radcliffe Doesn't Have Coronavirus
In response to a question asking whether Radcliffe has tested positive for the coronavirus, the actor's publicist said, "Not true."
Hackers Are Sending Fake HIV Results And Coronavirus Emails To Infect People’s Computers
“Coronavirus has been exhausting for us,” said one cybersecurity researcher.
A Televangelist Peddling Silver As A Fake Cure For Coronavirus Has Been Warned By Officials To Stop
As fears of the virus mount, so too do claims of snake oil treatments.
Twitter Has Taken Down A Fake Account That Spread A Rumor The Crown Prince Of Abu Dhabi Had The Coronavirus
The account posed as a journalist, but used the photo of a marketing manager in New Jersey.
Here’s What You Need To Know About Air Purifiers And Coronavirus
Washing your hands and minimizing exposure to public spaces is a much more effective way of preventing contamination.
Police Departments Are Spreading Coronavirus Misinformation As A Joke
One department said it was trying to trick people into turning in their drugs.
A Nigerian Man Is Actually Behind That Pro–Pete Buttigieg Twitter Account
The man who runs the account confirmed to BuzzFeed News that he is its genuine owner and a supporter of the South Bend mayor’s candidacy.
A Woman Posing As A Photographer Allegedly Drugged A New Mom And Tried To Steal Her Baby
“She wanted a girl, she wanted them five weeks and younger so she could raise it herself, take it out of state and pretend it was a newborn of her own,” a sheriff's department spokesperson said.
A Site Tied To Steve Bannon Is Writing Fake News About The Coronavirus
Founded by an exiled billionaire and critic of the Chinese government, G News claimed without proof that China was prepared to admit the disease originated in its labs.
Chinese State Media Spread A False Image Of A Hospital For Coronavirus Patients In Wuhan
The photo actually shows an apartment building.
Here Are Some Of The Coronavirus Hoaxes That Spread In The First Few Weeks
COVID-19 has spawned countless conspiracy theories, hoaxes, and falsehoods.
As Mohammed Bin Salman Allegedly Hacked Jeff Bezos, A Network Of Accounts On Twitter Were Pushing Saudi Propaganda
A UN official said the goal is “intimidating, creating fear, and ultimately controlling or silencing.”
Russian Propagandists Are Spreading Conspiracies About The Ukrainian Plane That Was Shot Down
The founder of pro-Russia site USA Really cast blame on Ukraine for the downed plane in Iran this week — and for another plane crash six years ago that was Russia’s fault.
A Pro-Iran Instagram Campaign Targeted The Trump Family After Soleimani’s Funeral
Ivanka and Melania Trump were the top targets of coordinated posts that vowed revenge for Qassem Soleimani’s death.
People Are Spreading False And Unverified Information About Iran's Missile Attack On US Bases In Iraq. Don't Be Fooled.
Information on social media includes outdated images and unverified casualty counts.
Disinformation For Hire: How A New Breed Of PR Firms Is Selling Lies Online
One firm promised to “use every tool and take every advantage available in order to change reality according to our client's wishes.”