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Recent verifications grouped by platform, claim type, and subject area. Every social-media post fact-checked by VerifyMate.
Instagram fact-checks
See all 118 →AI-powered verification of viral Instagram posts, reels, and stories.
- verified — 95/100
This post reported by the NIH, PubMed, and major fertility research institutes. The medical claims regarding sperm produ…
- verified — 98/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 3 sources, including Politico, Navy Times, and The Guardian. The Pentagon has i…
- verified — 80/100
The claims regarding Corgi's rapid valuation growth and funding rounds are, including Forbes and PR Newswire. The compan…
- mostly true — 85/100
The claims regarding ginger's benefits for menstrual health are, including multiple peer-reviewed clinical trials and me…
TikTok fact-checks
See all 6 →Fact-check viral TikTok videos, claims, and trends.
- mostly true — 65/100
The claims regarding Udayapur District Hospital are, including reports from MyRepublica and The Rising Nepal. While the …
- misleading — 35/100
This TikTok screenshot is authentic to the current date (May 18, 2026), but the content it highlights reported by the US…
- mostly true — 79/100
This content reported by the Wall Street Journal, Seeking Alpha, and Business Insider. The statements attributed to Dari…
- mixed — 55/100
This screenshot authentically shows a TikTok login screen from May 2026 featuring a video by @strangesaunashow. While th…
Twitter / X fact-checks
See all 2 →Verify viral tweets, breaking-news claims, and trending posts on X.
- verified — 92/100
This post is confirmed by 10 sources including The Washington Post, AP, and Human Rights Watch. While the video footage …
- mostly true — 82/100
This content reported by the National Archives, Britannica, and declassified CIA documents. While the core historical na…
Threads fact-checks
See all 30 →Fact-check viral Threads posts and Meta-platform claims.
- misleading — 32/100
This post is refuted by 8 sources to be a combination of documented political influence and unsubstantiated personal att…
- mostly true — 78/100
This post reported by the Jerusalem Post, Washington Post, and Anadolu Agency, which confirm that Turkish leaders issued…
- verified — 96/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 8 sources including AP, Reuters, and the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.…
- false — 12/100
This post is a refuted by 8 sources including Newsweek, Forbes, and ArcticToday. While Donald Trump did share the 'Hello…
YouTube fact-checks
See all 3 →Verify YouTube videos, Shorts, and creator claims.
- mostly true — 82/100
This YouTube Short provides a largely factual account of Eve and Oscar Wembanyama's athletic backgrounds, including FIBA…
- mixed — 45/100
This content is a mix of factual reporting and fabricated sensationalism. While the relationship and April 2026 breakup …
- verified — 100/100
This video is verified as authentic and factually accurate regarding the events of 2025 and 2026. The claims made by hos…
Facebook fact-checks
See all 1 →Fact-check viral Facebook posts and shared misinformation.
- false — 12/100
The claim that an American doctor had a 'hilarious misunderstanding' involving condoms in an African village is refuted …
False & misleading claims
See all 49 →Recently fact-checked claims rated false or misleading.
- misleading — 32/100
This post is refuted by 8 sources to be a combination of documented political influence and unsubstantiated personal att…
- false — 12/100
This post is a refuted by 8 sources including Newsweek, Forbes, and ArcticToday. While Donald Trump did share the 'Hello…
- misleading — 35/100
This post is refuted by 4 reliable sources including Snopes, the official NYC government website, and the Marist Poll. W…
- misleading — 32/100
This post is misleading and including the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The Washington Post. While Iran has target…
Verified true claims
See all 109 →Claims fact-checked and confirmed accurate by VerifyMate.
- verified — 95/100
This post reported by the NIH, PubMed, and major fertility research institutes. The medical claims regarding sperm produ…
- mostly true — 78/100
This post reported by the Jerusalem Post, Washington Post, and Anadolu Agency, which confirm that Turkish leaders issued…
- verified — 98/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 3 sources, including Politico, Navy Times, and The Guardian. The Pentagon has i…
- verified — 96/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 8 sources including AP, Reuters, and the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.…
AI-generated content
See all 37 →Posts containing AI-generated text, images, or video detected by VerifyMate.
- verified — 98/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 3 sources, including Politico, Navy Times, and The Guardian. The Pentagon has i…
- false — 12/100
This post is a refuted by 8 sources including Newsweek, Forbes, and ArcticToday. While Donald Trump did share the 'Hello…
- mostly true — 85/100
The claims regarding ginger's benefits for menstrual health are, including multiple peer-reviewed clinical trials and me…
- mostly true — 80/100
The reports of Lil Wayne's engagement are confirmed by 3 sources, including TMZ, VICE, and iHeart, which confirm the 43-…
Deepfakes & synthetic media
See all 40 →AI-generated video and image deepfakes verified and flagged.
- verified — 98/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 3 sources, including Politico, Navy Times, and The Guardian. The Pentagon has i…
- false — 12/100
This post is a refuted by 8 sources including Newsweek, Forbes, and ArcticToday. While Donald Trump did share the 'Hello…
- mostly true — 85/100
The claims regarding ginger's benefits for menstrual health are, including multiple peer-reviewed clinical trials and me…
- mostly true — 80/100
The reports of Lil Wayne's engagement are confirmed by 3 sources, including TMZ, VICE, and iHeart, which confirm the 43-…
Viral memes & images
See all 1 →Fact-checks of viral memes, images, and shared visual content.
- false — 15/100
This image is a digital fabrication and does not show a real event. While the base photo of Jimmy Kimmel is authentic, t…
Scams & fraud detection
See all 19 →Investment scams, phishing, and fraudulent schemes flagged by VerifyMate.
- false — 12/100
This post is a refuted by 8 sources including Newsweek, Forbes, and ArcticToday. While Donald Trump did share the 'Hello…
- mostly true — 82/100
This post is confirmed by 13 sources including NPR, the LA Times, and Newsweek. While the business news regarding 23andM…
- mostly true — 65/100
The health and lifestyle claims in this post reported by the NIH and Mayo Clinic, though some are simplified for marketi…
- verified — 92/100
This post is verified. Spencer Dinwiddie's business history, including his $34.4M contract, the tokenization dispute wit…
Health & medical claims
See all 38 →Verification of health, wellness, and medical claims circulating on social media.
- verified — 95/100
This post reported by the NIH, PubMed, and major fertility research institutes. The medical claims regarding sperm produ…
- mostly true — 85/100
The claims regarding ginger's benefits for menstrual health are, including multiple peer-reviewed clinical trials and me…
- mostly true — 79/100
This post is an authentic statement from Dr. Mike Banna (@drmikethe2nd) posted on January 19, 2026. His claims regarding…
- false — 15/100
This post is a complete fabrication refuted by 14 sources. While Kuru is a real medical condition historically linked to…
Political claims
See all 97 →Fact-checks of political statements, campaign claims, and policy assertions.
- misleading — 32/100
This post is refuted by 8 sources to be a combination of documented political influence and unsubstantiated personal att…
- mostly true — 78/100
This post reported by the Jerusalem Post, Washington Post, and Anadolu Agency, which confirm that Turkish leaders issued…
- verified — 98/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 3 sources, including Politico, Navy Times, and The Guardian. The Pentagon has i…
- verified — 96/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 8 sources including AP, Reuters, and the Romanian Ministry of National Defence.…
Finance & investing claims
See all 16 →Stock, crypto, investing, and trading claims verified for accuracy.
- verified — 98/100
The claims in this post are confirmed by 3 sources, including Politico, Navy Times, and The Guardian. The Pentagon has i…
- false — 12/100
This post is a refuted by 8 sources including Newsweek, Forbes, and ArcticToday. While Donald Trump did share the 'Hello…
- mostly true — 82/100
This post is confirmed by 13 sources including NPR, the LA Times, and Newsweek. While the business news regarding 23andM…
- verified — 92/100
The claims in this post are, including Inc. Magazine, Benzinga, and Celebrity Net Worth. A leaked equity structure docum…
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