Browse fact-checks
Recent verifications grouped by platform, claim type, and subject area. Every social-media post fact-checked by VerifyMate.
Instagram fact-checks
See all 353 →AI-powered verification of viral Instagram posts, reels, and stories.
- The Instagram post accurately depicts Elon Musk discussing his belief in the teachings of… — Verified 90/100
The Instagram post accurately depicts Elon Musk discussing his belief in the teachings of Christ and Christian principle…
- The post features a fabricated social media screenshot from an unofficial "FIFA World Cup… — False 15/100
The post features a fabricated social media screenshot from an unofficial "FIFA World Cup 2026" account, falsely claimin…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic m… — Misleading 35/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this imagery is not an a…
- The Instagram post accurately describes common Salmonella symptoms, the typical self-reso… — Mostly true 75/100
The Instagram post accurately describes common Salmonella symptoms, the typical self-resolution of the illness, and gene…
TikTok fact-checks
See all 103 →Fact-check viral TikTok videos, claims, and trends.
- The TikTok post by Fabrizio Romano accurately reports that Youri Tielemans is transferrin… — Verified 95/100
The TikTok post by Fabrizio Romano accurately reports that Youri Tielemans is transferring to Manchester United, with th…
- The post accurately states that astronauts in space see light flashes, even with their ey… — Mostly true 79/100
The post accurately states that astronauts in space see light flashes, even with their eyes closed, due to cosmic rays, …
- The TikTok post from Sky Sports News accurately reports on the 2026 World Cup semi-final… — Verified 90/100
The TikTok post from Sky Sports News accurately reports on the 2026 World Cup semi-final match where Argentina defeated …
- The TikTok post accurately identifies the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana as the… — Mostly true 70/100
The TikTok post accurately identifies the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana as the longest continuous bridge over…
Twitter / X fact-checks
See all 5 →Verify viral tweets, breaking-news claims, and trending posts on X.
- This post is misleading because it incorrectly identifies the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup… — Misleading 55/100
This post is misleading because it incorrectly identifies the ongoing 2026 FIFA World Cup as the 'Concacaf Gold Cup.' Wh…
- This post is confirmed by 10 sources including The Washington Post, AP, and Human Rights… — Verified 92/100
This post is confirmed by 10 sources including The Washington Post, AP, and Human Rights Watch. While the video footage …
- This content reported by the National Archives, Britannica, and declassified CIA document… — Mostly true 82/100
This content reported by the National Archives, Britannica, and declassified CIA documents. While the core historical na…
- This post is mostly true regarding the underlying event: influencer RielleUK (Gabrielle C… — Mostly true 70/100
This post is mostly true regarding the underlying event: influencer RielleUK (Gabrielle Carrington) was indeed arrested …
Threads fact-checks
See all 412 →Fact-check viral Threads posts and Meta-platform claims.
- The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms,… — Verified 90/100
The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms, starting in late August. Studen…
- The video, which includes the watermark "KAOTIC.COM" and features a man performing acroba… — Mostly true 75/100
The video, which includes the watermark "KAOTIC.COM" and features a man performing acrobatic flips, appears to be an aut…
- The post accurately attributes the quote, "I'm so sick of hearing 'history will judge the… — Mostly true 79/100
The post accurately attributes the quote, "I'm so sick of hearing 'history will judge them.' Judge them now! With judges…
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Misleading 25/100
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources …
YouTube fact-checks
See all 7 →Verify YouTube videos, Shorts, and creator claims.
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — Misleading 35/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authen…
- The post claims that Elon Musk transformed X into a pro-Trump echo chamber to aid his 202… — Mostly true 65/100
The post claims that Elon Musk transformed X into a pro-Trump echo chamber to aid his 2024 election bid, which is largel…
- The video accurately reports on Oprah Winfrey's recent revelation at the Cannes Lions con… — Mostly true 75/100
The video accurately reports on Oprah Winfrey's recent revelation at the Cannes Lions conference about Whitney Houston f…
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — Misleading 25/100
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulatio…
Facebook fact-checks
See all 6 →Fact-check viral Facebook posts and shared misinformation.
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Misleading 45/100
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources …
- The core factual claims regarding a $250,000 donation from the GEO Group being exposed by… — Mostly true 75/100
The core factual claims regarding a $250,000 donation from the GEO Group being exposed by a clerical error are, includin…
- The claims regarding record-breaking death tolls and the June 2026 policy shift are confi… — Mostly true 78/100
The claims regarding record-breaking death tolls and the June 2026 policy shift are confirmed by 11 sources including th…
- The claims in the post are, including the U.S. Attorney's Office and major news outlets.… — Mostly true 79/100
The claims in the post are, including the U.S. Attorney's Office and major news outlets. The event occurred in 2016 invo…
False & misleading claims
See all 215 →Recently fact-checked claims rated false or misleading.
- The post features a fabricated social media screenshot from an unofficial "FIFA World Cup… — False 15/100
The post features a fabricated social media screenshot from an unofficial "FIFA World Cup 2026" account, falsely claimin…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic m… — Misleading 35/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this imagery is not an a…
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Misleading 25/100
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources …
- The post falsely claims that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran’s second-highest leader, was k… — Misleading 25/100
The post falsely claims that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran’s second-highest leader, was killed in overnight US-Israel st…
Verified true claims
See all 589 →Claims fact-checked and confirmed accurate by VerifyMate.
- The TikTok post by Fabrizio Romano accurately reports that Youri Tielemans is transferrin… — Verified 95/100
The TikTok post by Fabrizio Romano accurately reports that Youri Tielemans is transferring to Manchester United, with th…
- The post accurately states that astronauts in space see light flashes, even with their ey… — Mostly true 79/100
The post accurately states that astronauts in space see light flashes, even with their eyes closed, due to cosmic rays, …
- The TikTok post from Sky Sports News accurately reports on the 2026 World Cup semi-final… — Verified 90/100
The TikTok post from Sky Sports News accurately reports on the 2026 World Cup semi-final match where Argentina defeated …
- The TikTok post accurately identifies the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana as the… — Mostly true 70/100
The TikTok post accurately identifies the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway in Louisiana as the longest continuous bridge over…
AI-generated content
See all 130 →Posts containing AI-generated text, images, or video detected by VerifyMate.
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic m… — Misleading 35/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this imagery is not an a…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — Misleading 35/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authen…
- The video in the post, which depicts a man building a luxury floating beach house from th… — Mostly true 65/100
The video in the post, which depicts a man building a luxury floating beach house from thousands of discarded plastic bo…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic m… — False 10/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this imagery is not an a…
Deepfakes & synthetic media
See all 146 →AI-generated video and image deepfakes verified and flagged.
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic m… — Misleading 35/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this imagery is not an a…
- The Instagram post accurately describes common Salmonella symptoms, the typical self-reso… — Mostly true 75/100
The Instagram post accurately describes common Salmonella symptoms, the typical self-resolution of the illness, and gene…
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Misleading 25/100
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources …
- The post accurately claims that the United States destroyed the IRGC's primary headquarte… — Mostly true 75/100
The post accurately claims that the United States destroyed the IRGC's primary headquarters in Iran, an event that was w…
Viral memes & images
See all 8 →Fact-checks of viral memes, images, and shared visual content.
- The post accurately states that Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are members… — Mostly true 70/100
The post accurately states that Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden are members of the International Criminal …
- The image accompanying the post, depicting Taylor Swift in a sweatshirt with political te… — Misleading 25/100
The image accompanying the post, depicting Taylor Swift in a sweatshirt with political text, is a doctored image and not…
- The post's claim of a 'Terremoto en España' is, with multiple seismic events recorded in… — Misleading 25/100
The post's claim of a 'Terremoto en España' is, with multiple seismic events recorded in 2026. However, the claims that …
- The existence of the Rallies Arena AI stock experiment and its general performance result… — Mostly true 75/100
The existence of the Rallies Arena AI stock experiment and its general performance results reported by Insider Monkey, F…
Scams & fraud detection
See all 91 →Investment scams, phishing, and fraudulent schemes flagged by VerifyMate.
- The Instagram post from @thekoerneroffice accurately describes a 'Tank Arena' business co… — Mostly true 65/100
The Instagram post from @thekoerneroffice accurately describes a 'Tank Arena' business concept, where participants use m…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — False 10/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authen…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — False 15/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authen…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — False 15/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authen…
Health & medical claims
See all 98 →Verification of health, wellness, and medical claims circulating on social media.
- The Instagram post accurately describes common Salmonella symptoms, the typical self-reso… — Mostly true 75/100
The Instagram post accurately describes common Salmonella symptoms, the typical self-resolution of the illness, and gene…
- The post accurately describes menstruation as the shedding of the uterine lining, medical… — Verified 90/100
The post accurately describes menstruation as the shedding of the uterine lining, medically known as endometrial tissue,…
- The Threads post, originating from "lol hub," presents a series of humorous, pseudo-medic… — False 15/100
The Threads post, originating from "lol hub," presents a series of humorous, pseudo-medical diagnostic methods related t…
- The Instagram post accurately reports that anti-aging biohacker Bryan Johnson has been di… — Verified 85/100
The Instagram post accurately reports that anti-aging biohacker Bryan Johnson has been diagnosed with autoimmune gastrit…
Political claims
See all 593 →Fact-checks of political statements, campaign claims, and policy assertions.
- The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms,… — Verified 90/100
The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms, starting in late August. Studen…
- The post accurately attributes a statement to Donald Trump regarding Canada's potential p… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately attributes a statement to Donald Trump regarding Canada's potential participation in the "Golden Dom…
- The post is mostly true. Senate Democrats successfully blocked the debate on the National… — Mostly true 75/100
The post is mostly true. Senate Democrats successfully blocked the debate on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDA…
- The post falsely claims that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran’s second-highest leader, was k… — Misleading 25/100
The post falsely claims that Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, Iran’s second-highest leader, was killed in overnight US-Israel st…
Finance & investing claims
See all 63 →Stock, crypto, investing, and trading claims verified for accuracy.
- The post accurately reports that Dell Technologies stock surged on July 6, 2026, and that… — Mostly true 70/100
The post accurately reports that Dell Technologies stock surged on July 6, 2026, and that President Trump publicly urged…
- The post accurately states that Senate Democrats have introduced a new bill related to pr… — Mostly true 75/100
The post accurately states that Senate Democrats have introduced a new bill related to presidential pardons and that Don…
- The post claims that X banned an account documenting Donald Trump's 'corrupt' stock trade… — Mixed 45/100
The post claims that X banned an account documenting Donald Trump's 'corrupt' stock trades. While there are cross-checke…
- The post accurately describes a Bitcoin whale opening a highly leveraged short position,… — Mostly true 75/100
The post accurately describes a Bitcoin whale opening a highly leveraged short position, which is a common occurrence in…
Sports
See all 76 →Fact-checks of sports news, scores, transfers, and athlete claims.
- The TikTok post from Sky Sports News accurately reports on the 2026 World Cup semi-final… — Verified 90/100
The TikTok post from Sky Sports News accurately reports on the 2026 World Cup semi-final match where Argentina defeated …
- The TikTok post accurately displays VAR intervention rates per 100 fouls for the 2026 Wor… — Mostly true 75/100
The TikTok post accurately displays VAR intervention rates per 100 fouls for the 2026 World Cup quarterfinalists, includ…
- The post features a fabricated social media screenshot from an unofficial "FIFA World Cup… — False 15/100
The post features a fabricated social media screenshot from an unofficial "FIFA World Cup 2026" account, falsely claimin…
- The TikTok post accurately states that Argentina has not had a single VAR decision agains… — Mostly true 69/100
The TikTok post accurately states that Argentina has not had a single VAR decision against them in the current World Cup…
Entertainment
See all 66 →Fact-checks of celebrity, film, TV, and music claims.
- The Instagram post accurately depicts Elon Musk discussing his belief in the teachings of… — Verified 90/100
The Instagram post accurately depicts Elon Musk discussing his belief in the teachings of Christ and Christian principle…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — Misleading 35/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authen…
- The post accurately attributes a quote to actor Richard Gere, who made similar statements… — Verified 85/100
The post accurately attributes a quote to actor Richard Gere, who made similar statements in late 2025 and early 2026, c…
- The post accurately quotes actor Alan Ritchson's statements about Donald Trump and the Ch… — Verified 90/100
The post accurately quotes actor Alan Ritchson's statements about Donald Trump and the Christian church. Ritchson indeed…
Technology
See all 63 →Fact-checks of tech, gadget, AI-product, and software claims.
- The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms,… — Verified 90/100
The post accurately details Norway's new policy to restrict generative AI in classrooms, starting in late August. Studen…
- The video depicts phone snatching from train passengers in India and Bangladesh, a proble… — Mixed 55/100
The video depicts phone snatching from train passengers in India and Bangladesh, a problem that is cross-checked by 5 so…
- The post claims a 24-year-old with an iPhone has uncovered more fraud than all government… — Misleading 25/100
The post claims a 24-year-old with an iPhone has uncovered more fraud than all government oversight organizations combin…
- The TikTok video demonstrates a recipe for a watermelon dessert. The steps involving sepa… — Mostly true 75/100
The TikTok video demonstrates a recipe for a watermelon dessert. The steps involving separating the red and white pulp, …
Science
See all 80 →Fact-checks of science, space, climate, and research claims.
- The TikTok video presents several claims about animal behavior, most of which are support… — Mostly true 79/100
The TikTok video presents several claims about animal behavior, most of which are supported by scientific research. The …
- The TikTok video accurately states that gold is largely impractical for tools and weapons… — Mostly true 79/100
The TikTok video accurately states that gold is largely impractical for tools and weapons, yet has driven significant hi…
- The post claims that New York's share of the nation's millionaire population dropped from… — Mostly true 75/100
The post claims that New York's share of the nation's millionaire population dropped from 12% to just over 8%, resulting…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic m… — False 10/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the imagery identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this imagery is not an a…
Mainstream & Fashion
See all 28 →Fact-checks of fashion, beauty, modeling, and mainstream pop-culture claims.
- The post accurately highlights the significant growth of China's gig economy, which now e… — Mostly true 75/100
The post accurately highlights the significant growth of China's gig economy, which now employs over 200 million people,…
- The Instagram post from @hardknocksnetwork accurately describes John Imah's entrepreneuri… — Verified 85/100
The Instagram post from @hardknocksnetwork accurately describes John Imah's entrepreneurial journey. It is confirmed by …
- The post accurately claims that BTS member V attended Vogue World: Hollywood in October 2… — Mixed 45/100
The post accurately claims that BTS member V attended Vogue World: Hollywood in October 2025, where Gracie Abrams and Do…
- The post accurately reports that Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and model Miranda Kerr made a mult… — Verified 95/100
The post accurately reports that Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and model Miranda Kerr made a multimillion-dollar donation to Und…
Accounts fact-checked
Search all →Browse every social-media account whose posts VerifyMate has fact-checked.
AI-generated analyses. Not a substitute for professional fact-checking.