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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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