False & misleading claims
Recently fact-checked claims rated false or misleading.
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- misleading — Trust Score 32/100threads · May 30, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 8 sources to be a combination of documented political influence and unsubstantiated personal attacks. While Peter Thiel and Elon Musk's roles in government policy are confirmed by major outlets, the claim that Thiel is a drug …
- false — Trust Score 12/100threads · May 29, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is a refuted by 8 sources including Newsweek, Forbes, and ArcticToday. While Donald Trump did share the 'Hello, Greenland!' meme on Truth Social in May 2026 following a diplomatic visit to Nuuk, the 'Denmark' response is a fabricated satiri…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100threads · May 28, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 4 reliable sources including Snopes, the official NYC government website, and the Marist Poll. While Zohran Mamdani is indeed the Mayor of New York in 2026, the central claim of a 700,000-signature recall petition is a viral h…
- misleading — Trust Score 32/100threads · May 28, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is misleading and including the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The Washington Post. While Iran has targeted the UAE during the 2026 Iran war, official reports confirm that US naval bases were not 'destroyed'; rather, they sustained lim…
- false — Trust Score 12/100threads · May 27, 2026 · view post ↗
This post reported by scientific reports from Hokkaido University and independent fact-checking of viral social media trends. While rare red auroras were indeed observed over Japan on May 21-22, 2026, they appeared as a faint crimson glow, not as 'la…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100instagram · May 26, 2026 · view post ↗
While a database claiming to contain 340 million OnlyFans records was indeed listed for sale on a cybercrime forum on May 24, 2026, the claim that OnlyFans was hacked is refuted by 10 sources. Both OnlyFans and the seller have confirmed that no breac…
- misleading — Trust Score 42/100instagram · May 26, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is a misleading recycling of a 2023 story. While a Brazilian man did name Neymar in his will, the claim that he is a 'billionaire' leaving '$1.12 billion' is to be a massive exaggeration of the original report, which never specified such a …
- false — Trust Score 15/100threads · May 25, 2026 · view post ↗
This image is a digital fabrication and does not show a real event. While the base photo of Jimmy Kimmel is authentic, the text on the shirt has been digitally added as part of a viral misinformation campaign in May 2026. refuted by 6 sources have co…
- false — Trust Score 12/100threads · May 25, 2026 · view post ↗
The claims in this post are refuted by 10 sources including Sportskeeda and Athlon Sports, which confirmed the report is a total fabrication. Bryce James redshirted his freshman year at the University of Arizona and has not declared for the 2026 NBA …
- false — Trust Score 15/100threads · May 25, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is a complete fabrication refuted by 14 sources. While Kuru is a real medical condition historically linked to cannibalism, there is no evidence that Ellen DeGeneres has been diagnosed with it or is going blind. These claims are part of a r…
- false — Trust Score 10/100threads · May 25, 2026 · view post ↗
The claim that Elon Musk and Nicki Minaj are dating is refuted by 12 sources including Forbes, Primetimer, and Geo News. The rumor was traced back to a satirical post by the parody account 'Hoops Crave' on May 24, 2026, following Minaj's professional…
- misleading — Trust Score 38/100instagram · May 24, 2026 · view post ↗
The claim that Fox News was 'advised to stop spotlighting' NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani because his policies are too appealing reported by Fox News's own active coverage and independent media analysis. While a 2025 commentary suggested Fox's framing of M…
- false — Trust Score 15/100instagram · May 24, 2026 · view post ↗
The story of a fast food employee named Brianna Cole being fired for putting her feet in a burger is as a fabricated marketing narrative. No credible news outlets have reported this event, and the social media account '@toesntrays' featured in the sc…
- misleading — Trust Score 40/100instagram · May 22, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is to be a mix of factual founder history and significant errors. While Rishi Mandal did found the fitness app Future, the post uses the wrong logo (Monarch Money), provides conflicting ages for the founder, and makes unverified claims abou…
- misleading — Trust Score 38/100instagram · May 21, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is misleading because it conflates 'per view' with 'per 1,000 views,' representing a 1,000x exaggeration of potential earnings. While confirm that Instagram monetization is active in India for 2026, the post omits the strict follower (10k) …
- false — Trust Score 2/100web · May 20, 2026 · view post ↗
This is a fraudulent website and a phishing scam including Africa Check, Dubawa, and official statements from the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). While INEC did conduct specific recruitment for the Ekiti governorship and FCT electio…
- false — Trust Score 15/100instagram · May 19, 2026 · view post ↗
The Instagram account @askmarcmalcolm is a synthetic profile featuring an AI-generated persona. The imagery displays clear hallmarks of generative AI, including visible 'AI' watermarks in the corners of slides 3 and 5, perfectly smooth 'porcelain' sk…
- misleading — Trust Score 42/100instagram · May 18, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is refuted by 3 sources to be a mix of verifiable pop-culture facts and fabricated statistical claims. While Kobe Bryant's '6-6-6' workout and the 2016 Comedy Central cartoon are real, the claim that his 81-point game was his 666th is ma…
- misleading — Trust Score 32/100instagram · May 18, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is misleading because it weaponizes legitimate biological mechanisms—such as the role of zinc in DNA stability—to sell unproven and dangerous 'cancer cure' protocols. While mineral deficiencies are linked to cancer risk, the claim that f…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100tiktok · May 18, 2026 · view post ↗
This TikTok screenshot is authentic to the current date (May 18, 2026), but the content it highlights reported by the USGS, NASA, and recent seismological studies. The video shown, 'ECLIPSE TRIGGERS EARTHQUAKE?!', is a recycled post from March 2024 t…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100threads · May 18, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is to be an AI-generated fan edit rather than a real photograph or political announcement. The image depicts actor Sivakarthikeyan in front of the flag of the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, but news reports from May 2026 confirm h…
- misleading — Trust Score 32/100instagram · May 17, 2026 · view post ↗
This content reported by the American Cancer Society and the National Institutes of Health. While it correctly notes that Hispanics have lower overall cancer rates, it uses this fact to push a pseudoscientific narrative that jalapeño seeds and 'paras…
- false — Trust Score 12/100instagram · May 16, 2026 · view post ↗
The Instagram account @lollabloomy is a synthetic AI-generated profile with no verifiable real-world existence. The imagery displays classic hallmarks of AI generation, including gibberish text on background flags, distorted text on boxing gloves, an…
- misleading — Trust Score 45/100instagram · May 15, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is misleading because it anchors legitimate health information to a fabricated scientific claim. While pineapple and cucumber are healthy, the assertion that a study found they can 'flush out years of built-up waste' reported by medical …
- misleading — Trust Score 45/100instagram · May 14, 2026 · view post ↗
This Instagram post is refuted by 5 sources to be misleading because it promotes 'spot reduction,' the scientifically false idea that exercising a specific muscle will burn fat in that exact area. While the workout shown will improve core strength, h…
- misleading — Trust Score 40/100instagram · May 12, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is misleading because it presents a decade-old laboratory experiment as a current medical breakthrough while omitting the critical context that the results have never been replicated in humans. The claim that dandelion root 'kills 90% of ca…
- false — Trust Score 15/100instagram · May 11, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is refuted by 4 sources including the Yale School of Medicine and independent medical researchers. While citrus fruits contain beneficial polyphenols, the specific claim of a 21-day liver fat reduction protocol attributed to Yale Univers…
- misleading — Trust Score 45/100instagram · May 10, 2026 · view post ↗
This Instagram post is regarding the basic mechanics of the male refractory period and prolactin. However, the specific claims regarding the cardiovascular strain of five rounds equaling a half marathon and the risk of 'systemic failure' at ten round…
- misleading — Trust Score 38/100instagram · May 10, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is to be a mix of accurate nutritional advice and highly sensationalized marketing claims. While the author is a legitimate medical professional, the post misrepresents scientific citations and promises physical transformations (like glute …
- false — Trust Score 10/100threads · May 9, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is entirely fabricated and constitutes a 'zombie hoax' that has been debunked by multiple authorities. While the WHO is currently monitoring a Hantavirus cluster on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the Chinese CDC explicitly stated on May 8, …
- false — Trust Score 5/100threads · May 7, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is a fabricated news graphic created by @DailyNoud, a well-documented parody account that specializes in satirical 'rap facts' and fake celebrity news. The claim is refuted by 5 sources including TMZ and BET, which reported that the couple …
- false — Trust Score 15/100instagram · May 7, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is a fabrication that exploits a real-world Hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius in May 2026. While the WHO and RIVM are refuted by 4 sources investigating the Andes variant outbreak, there is absolutely no evidence or study su…
- false — Trust Score 25/100instagram · May 7, 2026 · view post ↗
The claim that Will Smith and Jennifer Lopez are dating is a fabricated celebrity rumor refuted by 11 sources. While the two stars have known each other for decades and once considered a film collaboration, Jennifer Lopez confirmed in March 2026 that…
- false — Trust Score 5/100snapchat · May 6, 2026 · view post ↗
This Snapchat profile is a fabrication and does not belong to a person named 'Mimi Weston'. The content is to be stolen from the official social media accounts of Georgia Hassarati, a star of Netflix's 'Too Hot To Handle'.…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100instagram · May 6, 2026 · view post ↗
The account @itslillyserin is to be a synthetic or 'thirst-trap' bot persona rather than an authentic public figure. While the profile is technically 'Verified' via Meta's paid subscription service, its behavioral patterns—including engagement-baitin…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100instagram · May 6, 2026 · view post ↗
The relationship and recent breakup between Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion reported by TMZ, Sports Illustrated, and Harper's Bazaar. However, the specific claims that Megan requested $700,000 a month and that Klay accused her of cheating are f…
- false — Trust Score 12/100instagram · May 5, 2026 · view post ↗
The claim that Vanessa Bryant and Jaylen Brown are dating or considering marriage is refuted by 7 sources including direct statements from Vanessa Bryant on May 4, 2026. While Jaylen Brown was mentored by Kobe Bryant, there is no credible evidence of…
- false — Trust Score 0/100instagram · May 5, 2026 · view post ↗
This content has been previously fact-checked by 1 source(s). The claims have been rated as misleading or false by fact-checkers.…
- false — Trust Score 12/100tiktok · May 4, 2026 · view post ↗
This post is false and uses an AI-generated video to claim Jake Paul received a mechanical 'steel jaw.' While Paul did undergo jaw surgery in February 2026 to repair fractures from his fight with Anthony Joshua, he used standard titanium plates, and …
- false — Trust Score 12/100facebook · May 4, 2026 · view post ↗
The claim that an American doctor had a 'hilarious misunderstanding' involving condoms in an African village is refuted by 11 sources. The woman pictured is Mikaila Murphy, a well-known professional dancer and social media influencer with over 15 mil…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100instagram · May 4, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is refuted by 5 sources including the NIH and medical experts who confirm that while garlic compounds can penetrate the skin, the therapeutic claims are unfounded. The post incorrectly identifies the soles of the feet as 'highly porous' …
- false — Trust Score 0/100threads · May 3, 2026 · view post ↗
The claim that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have finalized their divorce is refuted by 11 sources, including the Los Angeles Times and the Times of India. As of May 2026, the couple remains legally married despite their 2016 separation. The 'jud…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100snapchat · May 3, 2026 · view post ↗
This Snapchat post by @bloggerdoe features a viral video that originated in October 2025. While the video exists and was widely shared by aggregators like Raphouse TV, the story is to be a staged skit or unverified viral content rather than a real ne…
- false — Trust Score 5/100instagram · May 3, 2026 · view post ↗
The claim that Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith finalized their divorce in April 2026 is refuted by 9 sources including IBTimes, The Express Tribune, and multiple independent fact-checkers. While the couple has been living separately since 2016, no …
- false — Trust Score 15/100instagram · May 1, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is a fabricated 'rage-bait' post originating from the satire account @obsrvate. The claims are refuted by 12 sources including TotalProSports and College Sports Network, which confirmed the video was taken out of context and the quotes w…
- false — Trust Score 0/100instagram · May 1, 2026 · view post ↗
This is an authentic post from the satirical account @theonion, but the events described are entirely fictional. The video is a classic satirical segment from 2011 that has been refuted by 7 sources as parody, not a real news report. The claims regar…
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100threads · Apr 30, 2026 · view post ↗
The romantic relationship and April 2026 breakup between Klay Thompson and Megan Thee Stallion are refuted by 6 sources including TMZ and The Economic Times. However, the specific quote regarding a $30,000 weekly allowance is fabricated and has been …
- misleading — Trust Score 35/100instagram · Apr 29, 2026 · view post ↗
This content is highly misleading. While the statistics for the 'BodyLogic 3D' YouTube channel are factually correct (124k subs, 168 videos), the author implies he owns or 'replicated' this channel using a 20-minute AI workflow. In reality, 'BodyLogi…
- false — Trust Score 0/100web · Apr 28, 2026 · view post ↗
The promotion is a fraudulent phishing scam designed to harvest user data and spread via WhatsApp. Official MTN branches in Nigeria, Ghana, and Uganda have repeatedly confirmed that no such 'Old Subscriber' reward program exists.…
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