Debunked
That Voice Message Going Viral On WhatsApp About Ambulances Not Being Sent Out Is Fake
"The alarmist information being shared in the message is not correct."
A Fake Bill Gates Quote About The Coronavirus Has Jumped From WhatsApp To Major News Outlets
It was shared by two of Britain's biggest publishers and several massive verified Facebook pages.
No, The British Army Isn't Marching Through London Because Of Coronavirus
The rumour spread like wildfire on WhatsApp as the prime minister said stricter measures were a possibility.
Facebook Is Clamping Down On Coronavirus Misinformation In English, But Hoaxes Are Going Viral In Other Languages
A false claim that lemons can kill the coronavirus was shared tens of thousands of times on Romanian Facebook pages.
A Fake Jeremy Corbyn Tweet Is Being Shared Following The London Bridge Attack
A fake tweet claiming to be by the Labour party leader is going viral.
Here's All The Disinformation In The 2019 General Election Campaign So Far
Campaigning hasn't even really got going yet and it already looks like a vintage election for bullshit.
No, This Airline Didn't Have Passengers Flying With Backless Seats Despite What It Looks Like
Hope the airlines don't get any ideas from this...
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about wind turbines, Nipsey Hussle, and a giant dog.
Trump Keeps Saying Wind Turbines Cause Cancer (They Don’t) And Can Stop You From Watching TV (They Won’t)
The fake “wind turbine syndrome” has long been pushed by online conspiracy theorists who blame the technology for all kinds of illnesses. In at least one case, the spread of the myth was connected to an oil company in Australia.
Nipsey Hussle's Death Has Become Subject Of A Baseless Conspiracy Theory
The hoaxes about the rapper are getting tens of thousands of shares online, once again filling an information vacuum after an act of violence.
Sorry, But These Viral Images Can't Actually Diagnose Astigmatism
There are some glaring issues here.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about farts, hackers, and the Hungarian government.
If You Get 7/7 On This Fake News Quiz, You're A Superhero
This week we have stories about dog wigs, a bank robber, and a man in a gorilla suit.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about polar bears, Elon Musk, and an explosive poop.
Find Out If You Got Duped By The Internet With This Week's Fake News Quiz
This week we have stories about the heart eyes emoji, Tom Brady, and a man who came back to life.
No, The EDL Are Not Protesting Vegan Sausages At Greggs
“Comedy misinformation is my favourite kind.”
These Are 50 Of The Biggest Fake News Hits On Facebook In 2018
A BuzzFeed News analysis found that 50 of the biggest fake stories of 2018 generated roughly 22 million total shares, reactions, and comments on Facebook.
29 Hoaxes We Debunked In 2018
This was the year of Monster ham, the Gorilla Channel, and a whole lot of anti-immigrant hoaxes.
Hate To Break It To You, But The Amazing Glitter Bomb Package Video Is Pretty Much Staged
CAN'T WE JUST HAVE ONE THING, 2018, ONE THING.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about the Oscars, Christmas, and sex on a pyramid.
Find Out If You Got Duped By The Internet With This Week's Fake News Quiz
This week we have stories about the French protests, Donald Trump, and a baby born from a dead woman's uterus.
Sorry, Trump Most Probably Signed The US-Mexico-Canada Trade Deal In The Correct Place
Yes, Trump signing a document in the right place is a news story in 2018.
Trump Retweeted A Claim That People Were Chanting “We Want Trump” In Paris. (They Were Not.)
A video of people in England chanting for Trump is the closest thing we could find to match the claim the president retweeted.
The Viral Photo Of A Mother Fleeing At The Border Is Now Fodder For More Conspiracy Theories
This is just one of the hoaxes that keeps spreading about the migrant caravan weeks after it departed from Honduras.
This Artist’s Image Is Being Used As A Stress Test. But He Says It’s Fake.
“Can I have a month off work now.”
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about the Queen, the California wildfires, and a bedazzled pigeon.
If You Get 7/7 On This Fake News Quiz, You're A Superhero
This week's stories are all about voter fraud, the midterms, and a dead pimp in Nevada.
Let's Talk About This Cursed Image Of A Caffeinated Monster-Brand Ham
Back to regularly scheduled programming, everyone.
Here’s A Running List Of Hoaxes And Misleading Information About The Midterm Elections
Attempts to confuse voters have already started circulating across social media.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You’re Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about spiders, the bomb packages, and Ross from Friends.
A Fake Story About Ikea Went Viral On Twitter After A Twitter Employee Shared It
The story was also promoted in a Facebook ad, which is not supposed to happen.
Saudi Media Are Promoting A Ludicrous “Fake Fiancé” Conspiracy Theory About Missing Journalist Jamal Khashoggi
“These conspiracy theories are nonsense and a dangerous distraction from finding out the truth of what happened to Jamal,” said the Washington Post.
The Barefoot Runner Who Demanded His Neighbors Remove Acorns From The Sidewalk Was Just Trolling
“I can’t believe BuzzFeed was the one who actually fact checked.”
Shiva Ayyadurai’s Senate Campaign Was Being Promoted By Fake Facebook Accounts
The campaign slogan for the wealthy entrepreneur trying to unseat Sen. Elizabeth Warren is “Only a REAL Indian can defeat the Fake Indian.” Turns out Ayyadurai’s campaign was being helped by fake Facebook profiles.
A False Claim About Kavanaugh's Testimony Has Gone Viral On Twitter
The tweet cites a Wall Street Journal report that does not exist.
If You Get 7/7 On This Quiz, Fake News Will Never Fool You
This week we have stories about floods, marine animals, and weird agriculture.
What We Know And Don’t Know About The Unverified Claim China Hacked Hillary Clinton’s Server
Many of the claims are baseless and lacking proof.
Trump Claims Google Didn’t Promote His State Of The Union. Google And This Screenshot Say Otherwise.
“Google promoted president Obama’s State of the Union on its homepage. When President Trump took office, Google stopped,” a video shared by Trump falsely claimed.
His Reddit Account Was Falsely Connected To The Jacksonville Shooter. He Corrected The Record. Others Did Not.
Some have issued apologies, corrections, or updates, but dozens of articles pointing to the false connection are still up.
Here Are The Hoaxes And Rumors Spreading About The Jacksonville Shooting
Some social media users have been systematically spreading misinformation.
No, Jamaica Has Not Made Korean Pop Music Illegal
“This is NOT TRUE!!!!!” said a Jamaican government official.
No, People Are Not Fundraising For Mollie Tibbetts Murder Suspect Cristhian Rivera
There's no such campaign for the man charged with first-degree murder in the death of Mollie Tibbetts, GoFundMe says.
The Fake Newsletter: Why Facebook Can’t Fix Itself
The problem with tech’s apology cornucopia.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about bikers, Mali, and an inflatable unicorn float.
Ohio's Secretary Of State Says Voter Fraud Did Not Affect A Special Election For A Congressional Seat
Some older Ohioans were given placeholder birthdates on their voter registrations, which has led to suggestions of voter fraud.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about Churchill, Alex Jones, and a bag of sex toys.
Far-Right Trolls Are Falsely Saying LGBT Activists Want Pedophilia Accepted
“If you don't know any better and you already think there's something wrong with this community, you're going to see this as more reason why it shouldn't have rights.”
How YouTube Bolstered Another Baseless Conspiracy Theory About Pedophile Rings
The ever-growing QAnon conspiracy theory got a big boost from YouTube this week.
Everyone Calm Down, Twitter Is Not Testing An "Edit" Button
But people have a lot of opinions about the idea.
A Doctored Video Of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Is Spreading On Facebook
"Republicans are so scared of me that they’re faking videos and presenting them as real on Facebook because they can’t deal with reality anymore," Ocasio-Cortez tweeted in response.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This week we have stories about Russians, Republicans, and Obama's tie.
Nigel Farage Got Called Out By This Reporter After Sharing A Fake Anti-Refugee Image
"He has the eyes and ears of thousands of people daily, listening to him, believing that what he says is truth," the reporter who took the original photo told BuzzFeed News.
Take This Seven-Question Quiz To Find Out If You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about priests, Russia, and psychic animals.
This Offensive Maya Jama Tweet About Autistic People Is A Fake
Earlier this year, the BBC presenter was forced to apologise after old tweets resurfaced online – but not all of them were real.
If You Get All Five Questions Wrong, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week we have stories about Borat, soccer, and Harley-Davidson.
Lidl Says That WhatsApp Rumour About Its Bakery Being Haram Isn't True
"LIDL bakery croissants really are life changing."
Ann Coulter Cited This Author's Work To Attack Immigrant Children, But He Wants Nothing To Do With Her
"I don't know if she knows how to read, but she clearly hasn't read my New Yorker article."
Can You Tell Fake News From Real News?
In this week's quiz: movie trailers, plastic islands, and prenups!
This Viral Photo Of A Caged Child Is From A Protest, Not A Detention Center
The photographer said the little boy wandered inside the cage during a protest in Dallas.
A Marketing Site Deleted Over 7,000 Articles After It Was Caught Stealing Fact-Checks And Plagiarizing
They messed with the wrong fact checker.
No, Justin Trudeau Did Not Have A "Fake Eyebrow" Fall Off During A Press Conference
Are we really doing this?
Can You Tell Which Of These Stories Are Real And Which Ones Are Bullshit?
Did you fall for fake news this week?
Claims Of A "Child Sex Camp" In Arizona Are Fueling The Latest Conspiracy Theory
Police say there's no evidence of human trafficking at what appears to be a former homeless camp in Tucson.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This week we have stories about a wedding bouquet, Fox News, and a parrot.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This has been a very, uh, shitty week.
If You Get 7/7 On This Quiz You're A Fake News–Fighting Superhero
From babies drinking beer to an ear being grown on a soldier's arm, can you separate the real from the fake?
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week there are stories about swans, Dr. Oz, and Julian Assange.
Courtroom Sketches Of Toronto Van Attack Suspect Alek Minassian Are Fueling A New Conspiracy Theory
The conspiracy theory hinges on the differences between low-resolution images of Alek Minassian taken during his arrest, and artistic sketches of his court appearance.
No, Kanye's Pro-Trump Tweets Did Not Cost Him 9 Million Followers
Twitter says Kanye has approximately 27 million followers, even though some users saw a much lower number after he posted pro-Trump tweets on Wednesday.
This Bonkers Conspiracy Theory About A "Hillary Clinton Snuff Film" Is Getting A Big Boost On Facebook And YouTube
Claims about the video's existence are spreading even though some dedicated conspiracy theorists are skeptical of it. Hint: It doesn't exist.
We're Tracking All The Rumors About Toronto Van Attack Suspect Alek Minassian
Here's your guide to what's true, false, and unverified about the 25-year-old man identified by officials Monday as the suspect who killed at least 10 people on a crowded Toronto street.
Here's The Story Behind A Viral Picture That Claimed This Young Boy Was Arrested For Yodelling In Walmart
There's an entirely different story behind the viral screenshot.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week there are stories about Starbucks, Obama, and an Italian mathematician.
This Hoax About Morgan Freeman Saying "Jail Hillary" Keeps Going Viral
The false story comes from a well-known fake news publisher.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week there are stories about Taylor Swift, Facebook, and a windy day.
"Taqiyya": How An Obscure Islamic Concept Became An Obsession Of Anti-Muslim Activists
"I mean, 99.99% of Muslims don't even understand what taqiyya is, but every alt-right Twitter troll is an expert on Islamic theology now."
This Hoax About Mark Zuckerberg Shows The Shortcomings Of Facebook's New Algorithm
A hoax about Facebook's security settings has gone viral worldwide.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week there are stories about seagulls, condoms, and the March for Our Lives.
How A Hoax About Muslims Wanting To Ban Dogs In Public Keeps Going Viral
The dubious story first surfaced in the UK in 2016 when flyers from a made-up organization called For Public Purity claimed Muslims wanted dogs out of public spaces. Nearly two years later, the hoax keeps going viral on Facebook.
Here Is Some Of The Misinformation Going Around About The Caravan Of Migrants
More than 1,000 people from Central America are walking in a caravan through Mexico to the United States.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Fake News
This week there were stories about Snickers bars, Julian Assange, and the Parkland shooting survivors.
Here Are The Hoaxes And Conspiracies Still Going Around About The Parkland Students
The teens who survived the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida became huge targets for online misinformation. And it's still happening.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This week we have stories about Stormy Daniels, Karl Marx, and astronaut DNA.
How A Video Of Snickers Bars Being Burned In A Pit Inspired A Viral Conspiracy Theory
The conspiracy is spreading fast on Facebook and can also be found on YouTube.
People Are Sharing A Fake Picture Of A Parkland Survivor Tearing Up The Constitution
The real photo is from a Teen Vogue photo shoot, and shows Emma González ripping up a shooting target poster, not the Constitution.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
Have you been paying attention to the news this week?
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Getting Knocked Out By Internet Bullshit
This week there are stories about poison cheesecake, a CNN spin machine, and Obama's UN ambitions.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Getting Knocked Out By Internet Bullshit
This week we have stories about gun control, KFC, and Sylvester Stallone.
Nope, The Florida School Shooting Survivors Demanding Gun Control Are Not Crisis Actors
Right-wing websites are fueling a now-viral conspiracy theory that Florida high school students demanding gun control are actors pushing a liberal agenda. The theory was even promoted by the aide of a Florida lawmaker.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This week we have stories about Black Panther, Apple, and eye worms.
Here Is The Misinformation Being Spread About The Florida School Shooting
Most have focused on the identity of the shooter.
This Fake Twitter Account Impersonating Jennie Willoughby Has People Fooled
The hoax fooled journalists, commentators, and lawyers.
Liberals And Conservatives Are Being Fooled By Conspiracy Theories About The Russian Plane Crash
Pro-Trump media and #TheResistance Twitter users are falling for false claims that link the crash to Uranium One and the dossier.
If You Get 3/7 On This Quiz, You're Drowning In Internet Bullshit
This week's stories are about Robert Mueller, Boris Johnson and camels.
Conspiracy Theorists Are Trying To Link The Deaths Of A Billionaire Canadian Couple To The Clinton Foundation And It's Nuts
Police are still investigating the deaths of Barry and Honey Sherman.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Online Bullshit
This week's stories are about Oprah, ISIS, and an inconvenient use of pizza.
Take This Quiz To Find Out How Easily You Fall For Internet BS
Welcome to 2018, everything is still bad.
Twitter Lost Its Mind Over This Trump Gorilla Channel Parody
It has come to this.
That Image Of A Woman Without Her Headscarf In Iran Isn't From The Current Protests. Here's Why.
The woman was filmed before the protests, as part of a separate movement for women's rights in Iran.
If You Get 41/55 On This Quiz, Fake News Didn't Fool You This Year
Find out if you kept your grip on reality after the year we've had.
