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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 434 →AI-powered verification of viral Instagram posts, reels, and stories.
- The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The C… — Mixed 59/100
The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The Car”" which introduces a fiction…
- The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black… — Misleading 35/100
The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black Girl Rebirth,' which is presen…
- The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump shared an updated presidential ra… — Misleading 39/100
The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump shared an updated presidential ranking in August 2026, placing h…
- The post accurately states that former Optum senior director Karan Gupta was sentenced to… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately states that former Optum senior director Karan Gupta was sentenced to three years in prison for his …
TikTok fact-checks
See all 205 →Fact-check viral TikTok videos, claims, and trends.
- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — False 15/100
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with …
- The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 Wo… — False 15/100
The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina…
- The post accurately states that hotel room kettles are often used for washing clothes or… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately states that hotel room kettles are often used for washing clothes or heating food, and that TV remot…
- The post accurately attributes statements to Gabriel Attal regarding the "correctif acadé… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately attributes statements to Gabriel Attal regarding the "correctif académique," an academic corrective …
Twitter / X fact-checks
See all 6 →Verify viral tweets, breaking-news claims, and trending posts on X.
- The post's claims about the Income Tax e-filing portal being a high-volume digital platfo… — Verified 90/100
The post's claims about the Income Tax e-filing portal being a high-volume digital platform, servicing crores of Indian …
- 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…
Threads fact-checks
See all 605 →Fact-check viral Threads posts and Meta-platform claims.
- The post accurately reports that Elon Musk stated our AI provider CEO Sam Altman is untru… — Verified 90/100
The post accurately reports that Elon Musk stated our AI provider CEO Sam Altman is untrustworthy and accused him of "st…
- The X.com post attributed to Milo Yiannopoulos, stating "Total legal immunity for ICE age… — Mixed 45/100
The X.com post attributed to Milo Yiannopoulos, stating "Total legal immunity for ICE agents when they're on duty," is a…
- The post accurately reports that a Trump-appointed federal judge, Carl Nichols, rejected… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately reports that a Trump-appointed federal judge, Carl Nichols, rejected the Department of Justice's att…
- The post accurately states that Nvidia is in talks to acquire Hugging Face for over $13 b… — Verified 85/100
The post accurately states that Nvidia is in talks to acquire Hugging Face for over $13 billion, a detail confirmed by 1…
YouTube fact-checks
See all 11 →Verify YouTube videos, Shorts, and creator claims.
- The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below… — Mostly true 65/100
The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below are independently verified. Th…
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Misleading 35/100
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources …
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Mixed 45/100
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources …
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Mostly true 70/100
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources …
Facebook fact-checks
See all 9 →Fact-check viral Facebook posts and shared misinformation.
- The Facebook post, published on August 14, 2026, by Horl Sreyleap, contains only a single… — Mostly true 65/100
The Facebook post, published on August 14, 2026, by Horl Sreyleap, contains only a single emoji. This is a common form o…
- The post accurately states that Tory Lanez's album "Made You Think I Was Gone…But" debute… — Mostly true 79/100
The post accurately states that Tory Lanez's album "Made You Think I Was Gone…But" debuted at No. 35 with 19,700 first-w…
- The Facebook post shares a screenshot from another social media platform that features a… — Mostly true 75/100
The Facebook post shares a screenshot from another social media platform that features a side-by-side comparison of Will…
- 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 …
False & misleading claims
See all 306 →Recently fact-checked claims rated false or misleading.
- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — False 15/100
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with …
- The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black… — Misleading 35/100
The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black Girl Rebirth,' which is presen…
- The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 Wo… — False 15/100
The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina…
- The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump shared an updated presidential ra… — Misleading 39/100
The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump shared an updated presidential ranking in August 2026, placing h…
Verified true claims
See all 840 →Claims fact-checked and confirmed accurate by VerifyMate.
- The post accurately states that hotel room kettles are often used for washing clothes or… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately states that hotel room kettles are often used for washing clothes or heating food, and that TV remot…
- The post accurately reports that Elon Musk stated our AI provider CEO Sam Altman is untru… — Verified 90/100
The post accurately reports that Elon Musk stated our AI provider CEO Sam Altman is untrustworthy and accused him of "st…
- The post accurately attributes statements to Gabriel Attal regarding the "correctif acadé… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately attributes statements to Gabriel Attal regarding the "correctif académique," an academic corrective …
- The TikTok post from @bfmtv accurately depicts a real event where two men rescued a woman… — Verified 90/100
The TikTok post from @bfmtv accurately depicts a real event where two men rescued a woman during a violent storm in Alfo…
AI-generated content
See all 172 →Posts containing AI-generated text, images, or video detected by VerifyMate.
- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — False 15/100
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with …
- The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black… — Misleading 35/100
The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black Girl Rebirth,' which is presen…
- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — Misleading 39/100
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with …
- Openly AI-made video — graded on what the post actually says. The post claims that Erling… — False 15/100
Openly AI-made video — graded on what the post actually says. The post claims that Erling Haaland has been officially an…
Deepfakes & synthetic media
See all 186 →AI-generated video and image deepfakes verified and flagged.
- The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black… — Misleading 35/100
The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black Girl Rebirth,' which is presen…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — Misleading 25/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authen…
- The post falsely claims that Erling Haaland is arriving at Real Madrid for the new season… — False 15/100
The post falsely claims that Erling Haaland is arriving at Real Madrid for the new season for 300 million euros. Erling …
- The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below… — Mostly true 65/100
The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below are independently verified. Th…
Viral memes & images
See all 116 →Fact-checks of viral memes, images, and shared visual content.
- The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The C… — Mixed 59/100
The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The Car”" which introduces a fiction…
- The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black… — Misleading 35/100
The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black Girl Rebirth,' which is presen…
- The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 Wo… — False 15/100
The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina…
- The post accurately states that hotel room kettles are often used for washing clothes or… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately states that hotel room kettles are often used for washing clothes or heating food, and that TV remot…
Scams & fraud detection
See all 120 →Investment scams, phishing, and fraudulent schemes flagged by VerifyMate.
- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — Misleading 39/100
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with …
- The Instagram post accurately states that Michael Burry has re-established out-of-the-mon… — Mostly true 75/100
The Instagram post accurately states that Michael Burry has re-established out-of-the-money put options against Palantir…
- The post claims a Reddit trader turned $10,000 into $40 million by investing in Moderna c… — Misleading 45/100
The post claims a Reddit trader turned $10,000 into $40 million by investing in Moderna call options, citing a 200% stoc…
- The TikTok post falsely claims that the Netherlands is offering $3 million to people who… — False 15/100
The TikTok post falsely claims that the Netherlands is offering $3 million to people who move there, including $20,000 a…
Health & medical claims
See all 118 →Verification of health, wellness, and medical claims circulating on social media.
- The post accurately reports that Jai Arrow's rugby league career, though ended due to Mot… — Mostly true 79/100
The post accurately reports that Jai Arrow's rugby league career, though ended due to Motor Neurone Disease, will see a …
- Unable to fully verify this content. — Mixed 59/100
Unable to fully verify this content.…
- The Instagram post accurately details Samuel L. Jackson's life, including his struggle wi… — Mostly true 79/100
The Instagram post accurately details Samuel L. Jackson's life, including his struggle with addiction, his recovery jour…
- The TikTok post contains several misleading health claims. While a 128 hertz weighted tun… — Misleading 25/100
The TikTok post contains several misleading health claims. While a 128 hertz weighted tuning fork may temporarily allevi…
Political claims
See all 743 →Fact-checks of political statements, campaign claims, and policy assertions.
- The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump shared an updated presidential ra… — Misleading 39/100
The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump shared an updated presidential ranking in August 2026, placing h…
- The X.com post attributed to Milo Yiannopoulos, stating "Total legal immunity for ICE age… — Mixed 45/100
The X.com post attributed to Milo Yiannopoulos, stating "Total legal immunity for ICE agents when they're on duty," is a…
- The post accurately attributes statements to Gabriel Attal regarding the "correctif acadé… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately attributes statements to Gabriel Attal regarding the "correctif académique," an academic corrective …
- The post accurately reports that a Trump-appointed federal judge, Carl Nichols, rejected… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately reports that a Trump-appointed federal judge, Carl Nichols, rejected the Department of Justice's att…
Finance & investing claims
See all 93 →Stock, crypto, investing, and trading claims verified for accuracy.
- The Instagram post accurately depicts the Unitree GD01, a real, pilotable mecha robot tha… — Mostly true 65/100
The Instagram post accurately depicts the Unitree GD01, a real, pilotable mecha robot that was unveiled in May 2026. The…
- The post claims that our AI provider is expected to IPO with a larger market cap than Spa… — Mixed 45/100
The post claims that our AI provider is expected to IPO with a larger market cap than SpaceX and that its revenue could …
- The social media post from 'Tech Industry - Blind' is misleading. While our AI provider's… — Misleading 39/100
The social media post from 'Tech Industry - Blind' is misleading. While our AI provider's pre-IPO valuation is being ant…
- The Instagram post accurately states that Michael Burry has re-established out-of-the-mon… — Mostly true 75/100
The Instagram post accurately states that Michael Burry has re-established out-of-the-money put options against Palantir…
Sports
See all 98 →Fact-checks of sports news, scores, transfers, and athlete claims.
- The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 Wo… — False 15/100
The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina…
- The post falsely claims that Nuno Mendes has transferred to Barcelona and that the deal i… — False 10/100
The post falsely claims that Nuno Mendes has transferred to Barcelona and that the deal is confirmed. While there have b…
- Openly AI-made video — graded on what the post actually says. The post claims that Erling… — False 15/100
Openly AI-made video — graded on what the post actually says. The post claims that Erling Haaland has been officially an…
- The post falsely claims that Erling Haaland is arriving at Real Madrid for the new season… — False 15/100
The post falsely claims that Erling Haaland is arriving at Real Madrid for the new season for 300 million euros. Erling …
Entertainment
See all 88 →Fact-checks of celebrity, film, TV, and music claims.
- The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The C… — Mixed 59/100
The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The Car”" which introduces a fiction…
- The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black… — Misleading 35/100
The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black Girl Rebirth,' which is presen…
- The Instagram reel demonstrates a method of defogging a diving mask by burning off the si… — Mixed 45/100
The Instagram reel demonstrates a method of defogging a diving mask by burning off the silicone film with a lighter. Thi…
- The Instagram post accurately details Samuel L. Jackson's life, including his struggle wi… — Mostly true 79/100
The Instagram post accurately details Samuel L. Jackson's life, including his struggle with addiction, his recovery jour…
Technology
See all 91 →Fact-checks of tech, gadget, AI-product, and software claims.
- The post accurately reports that Elon Musk stated our AI provider CEO Sam Altman is untru… — Verified 90/100
The post accurately reports that Elon Musk stated our AI provider CEO Sam Altman is untrustworthy and accused him of "st…
- The post accurately states that Nvidia is in talks to acquire Hugging Face for over $13 b… — Verified 85/100
The post accurately states that Nvidia is in talks to acquire Hugging Face for over $13 billion, a detail confirmed by 1…
- The post falsely claims that The Cheesecake Factory is outperforming Nvidia by 109% year-… — False 25/100
The post falsely claims that The Cheesecake Factory is outperforming Nvidia by 109% year-to-date. While The Cheesecake F…
- The Instagram post accurately depicts the Unitree GD01, a real, pilotable mecha robot tha… — Mostly true 65/100
The Instagram post accurately depicts the Unitree GD01, a real, pilotable mecha robot that was unveiled in May 2026. The…
Science
See all 111 →Fact-checks of science, space, climate, and research claims.
- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — False 15/100
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with …
- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — Misleading 39/100
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with …
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — Misleading 25/100
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authen…
- The post accurately states that speeding does not save a significant amount of time on dr… — Verified 85/100
The post accurately states that speeding does not save a significant amount of time on drives, a finding confirmed by 5 …
Mainstream & Fashion
See all 42 →Fact-checks of fashion, beauty, modeling, and mainstream pop-culture claims.
- The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The C… — Mixed 59/100
The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The Car”" which introduces a fiction…
- The post falsely claims that Erling Haaland is arriving at Real Madrid for the new season… — False 15/100
The post falsely claims that Erling Haaland is arriving at Real Madrid for the new season for 300 million euros. Erling …
- The post accurately describes the BTHFST Full Size Loft Bed with Desk and Storage Drawers… — Mostly true 65/100
The post accurately describes the BTHFST Full Size Loft Bed with Desk and Storage Drawers, including its space-saving de…
- The Instagram post is an authentic video from the @mattmoyerinjurylawyer account, posted… — Mixed 59/100
The Instagram post is an authentic video from the @mattmoyerinjurylawyer account, posted on May 22, 2026. The video feat…
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