False & misleading claims
Recently fact-checked claims rated false or misleading.
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- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — False 15/100tiktok · Aug 30, 2026 · @wujaszeks1 archive · view post ↗
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with specific characteristics, including its location, mass, atmospheric compounds, signs of life, transmitted signals, large moving ob…
- The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black… — Misleading 35/100instagram · Aug 30, 2026 · @blackgirlrebirth archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post by @blackgirlrebirth announces an episodic film titled 'The Real Black Girl Rebirth,' which is presented as a depiction of the author's childhood. While the film and its episodic nature are confirmed, the video is AI-generated, not…
- The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 Wo… — False 15/100tiktok · Aug 30, 2026 · @dmhistoria archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post falsely claims that FIFA has officially confirmed a replay of the 2026 World Cup Final between Argentina and Spain. While Spain did defeat Argentina 1-0 in the final on July 19, 2026, and there were fan petitions and controversy surro…
- The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump shared an updated presidential ra… — Misleading 39/100instagram · Aug 29, 2026 · @thebraintickle archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump shared an updated presidential ranking in August 2026, placing himself in the 'Greatest' tier and several Democratic presidents in the 'Failures' category. The post correctly identifies the orig…
- Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a… — Misleading 39/100tiktok · Aug 28, 2026 · @wujaszeks1 archive · view post ↗
Openly AI-made image — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok post describes a planet named "Earth 2.0" with unusual characteristics and events, including a transmitted signal and changing orbit. The author explicitly labels the content as…
- The post promotes a "Travel on loan Canada" service via a "Trusted Agency" and a WhatsApp… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 27, 2026 · @user33881768449237 archive · view post ↗
The post promotes a "Travel on loan Canada" service via a "Trusted Agency" and a WhatsApp contact. This type of offering, particularly with the use of a WhatsApp number for an unverified agency, is a common characteristic of travel and immigration sc…
- The post falsely claims that Nuno Mendes has transferred to Barcelona and that the deal i… — False 10/100tiktok · Aug 27, 2026 · @ahmd.foty2 archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that Nuno Mendes has transferred to Barcelona and that the deal is confirmed. While there have been reports of Barcelona's interest in the player, and Nuno Mendes himself has expressed admiration for the club, no official anno…
- The post claims that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted addresses to enable squatt… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 27, 2026 · @hailtheking23 archive · view post ↗
The post claims that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani posted addresses to enable squatters to take over homes. While Mayor Mamdani's administration did publish a searchable database of properties in July 2026 in connection with a new pied-à-terre t…
- The post falsely claims that The Cheesecake Factory is outperforming Nvidia by 109% year-… — False 25/100threads · Aug 26, 2026 · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that The Cheesecake Factory is outperforming Nvidia by 109% year-to-date. While The Cheesecake Factory has shown a strong year-to-date return of approximately 54.40% as of June 2026, Nvidia has also delivered a positive year-t…
- Openly AI-made video — graded on what the post actually says. The post claims that Erling… — False 15/100tiktok · Aug 26, 2026 · @aiworldd2 archive · view post ↗
Openly AI-made video — graded on what the post actually says. The post claims that Erling Haaland has been officially announced as a new signing for Real Madrid by Juan Román Riquelme. This claim is false, as Haaland's representatives and Manchester …
- The Instagram post from @zackdfilms presents an animated story about St. Simeon Stylites,… — Misleading 25/100instagram · Aug 26, 2026 · @zackdfilms archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post from @zackdfilms presents an animated story about St. Simeon Stylites, depicting him as a pole-sitting stuntman who sets world records, faces police intervention, and dies in a car accident. While St. Simeon Stylites was a real his…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 26, 2026 · @hrwz06 archive · view post ↗
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authentic. The post claims China issued a public service announcement (PSA) advising its citizens not to respond to aliens and to notify…
- The social media post from 'Tech Industry - Blind' is misleading. While our AI provider's… — Misleading 39/100web · Aug 25, 2026 · view post ↗
The social media post from 'Tech Industry - Blind' is misleading. While our AI provider's pre-IPO valuation is being anticipated by some investors to reach $2 trillion, its latest official funding round in May 2026 valued the company at $965 billion.…
- The post falsely claims a $500 billion investment by Donald Trump into XST, Nvidia, and o… — False 15/100tiktok · Aug 25, 2026 · @wakeweb3 archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims a $500 billion investment by Donald Trump into XST, Nvidia, and our AI provider on August 26th. While XST is a cryptocurrency project focused on AI infrastructure, there is no evidence of such an investment or partnership. The…
- The post accurately states that Mariah Carey and James Packer called off their engagement… — Misleading 39/100instagram · Aug 25, 2026 · @artistic_unity_ archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Mariah Carey and James Packer called off their engagement in 2016 and that reports at the time indicated Carey was seeking a $50 million "inconvenience fee." It also correctly notes that they reached a private multimil…
- The post claims a Reddit trader turned $10,000 into $40 million by investing in Moderna c… — Misleading 45/100instagram · Aug 25, 2026 · @degenriches archive · view post ↗
The post claims a Reddit trader turned $10,000 into $40 million by investing in Moderna call options, citing a 200% stock increase. While Moderna's stock did surge significantly in August 2026 due to positive cancer vaccine trial results, the specifi…
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — False 15/100threads · Aug 24, 2026 · view post ↗
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources — re-verify for current or fast-moving claims. The post claims that Bill Gates' daughter, Phoebe Gates, reportedly took a secret, …
- The post claims to show rules for "Folk Valley Water Park," including phrases like "No He… — False 10/100tiktok · Aug 24, 2026 · @gameing_withj archive · view post ↗
The post claims to show rules for "Folk Valley Water Park," including phrases like "No Head Fir Going On Sto" and "Keep Han." However, no legitimate water park named "Folk Valley Water Park" with these specific, nonsensical rules could be found in cu…
- The post is misleading as it uses a video from a police operation in Nuremberg's Südstadt… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 24, 2026 · @shlomofichtenbaum2.0 archive · view post ↗
The post is misleading as it uses a video from a police operation in Nuremberg's Südstadt from March 2024 to illustrate a recent event concerning a GTA VI leaker named Cyberleek. While there are reports of Cyberleek being caught in Germany around Aug…
- The post claims that That Vegan Teacher, Miss Kadie, has announced she is no longer vegan… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 24, 2026 · @ai.editz85 archive · view post ↗
The post claims that That Vegan Teacher, Miss Kadie, has announced she is no longer vegan. This claim is false, as refuted by 4 sources confirm she is still actively promoting veganism as of August 2026.…
- The post falsely claims that Erling Haaland is arriving at Real Madrid for the new season… — False 15/100tiktok · Aug 23, 2026 · @vibrapositiva_2 archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that Erling Haaland is arriving at Real Madrid for the new season for 300 million euros. Erling Haaland remains under contract with Manchester City until 2034, and official sources, including his agent and father, have denied …
- The TikTok post claims that a 'real Ronald McDonald' was a disturbing wandering entertain… — False 10/100tiktok · Aug 23, 2026 · @whispertalesss archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post claims that a 'real Ronald McDonald' was a disturbing wandering entertainer in the late 1890s who called his tent the 'Happy Meal' and was linked to missing children. This story is entirely false and has been widely debunked as an urb…
- The TikTok post falsely claims that the Netherlands is offering $3 million to people who… — False 15/100tiktok · Aug 23, 2026 · @harrisonnichols75 archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post falsely claims that the Netherlands is offering $3 million to people who move there, including $20,000 a month and a house for Americans, as part of a rural revival program. While some European countries and regions offer incentives t…
- The Instagram post by @chakabars features a video with a headline claiming "Footage Spark… — Misleading 25/100instagram · Aug 23, 2026 · @chakabars archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post by @chakabars features a video with a headline claiming "Footage Sparks Outrage After Men Are Seen Frcing A Gy Man To Hug A Woman for the first time." However, the video appears to be a staged or satirical skit rather than genuine …
- The video, which features an AI-generated goose as a news anchor, presents misleading inf… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 22, 2026 · @i11ush_news_tt archive · view post ↗
The video, which features an AI-generated goose as a news anchor, presents misleading information regarding migrant crime statistics in the UK. While the UK Home Office did publish a guide for asylum seekers titled 'Understanding behaviours and expec…
- The post features authentic video footage of Donald Trump appearing to doze off and then… — Misleading 25/100instagram · Aug 21, 2026 · @mikeartis75 archive · view post ↗
The post features authentic video footage of Donald Trump appearing to doze off and then waking up during a White House briefing. However, the claim that he woke himself up with an audible fart is false, as the fart sound was digitally added to the v…
- The post falsely claims that American citizens can receive $6 million for living in Posit… — False 15/100tiktok · Aug 21, 2026 · @mattetyf5j8 archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that American citizens can receive $6 million for living in Positano, Italy for five years, along with $6,000 monthly living support and a free house. While some rural Italian villages offer incentives to attract new residents…
- The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below… — Misleading 39/100tiktok · Aug 17, 2026 · @unitingnow archive · view post ↗
The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below are independently verified. The TikTok post discusses a viral image reportedly showing U.S. The post, however, presents the content of the image as a factual re…
- The post falsely claims that Iran has offered humanitarian aid to sailors on the USS Abra… — False 15/100threads · Aug 13, 2026 · @itsmemaudeholly archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that Iran has offered humanitarian aid to sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln. Official reports indicate Iran has offered aid to commercial vessels, not U.S. military assets. Additionally, the claim that American media is compl…
- The post accurately attributes a statement made by Donald Trump on Truth Social on August… — Misleading 39/100threads · Aug 12, 2026 · @funstarz001 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes a statement made by Donald Trump on Truth Social on August 12, 2026, regarding the Strait of Hormuz and Iran. However, several factual assertions within Trump's statement are misleading or false, including the claim of …
- The TikTok post contains several misleading health claims. While a 128 hertz weighted tun… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 12, 2026 · @dailydealsfordays archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post contains several misleading health claims. While a 128 hertz weighted tuning fork may temporarily alleviate dyskinesia by providing sensory input, it does not stop or cure the condition. The claim that sound waves destroy tumors is a …
- The Threads post includes the author's opinions about their husband's disappointing ideol… — Misleading 25/100threads · Aug 12, 2026 · view post ↗
The Threads post includes the author's opinions about their husband's disappointing ideologies and the concept of 'gay Spider-Man'. The central claim, a quote attributed to Zendaya about her movie being canceled due to her stance on Palestine, could …
- The post claims that Elon Musk is inquiring about purchasing the United Kingdom of Great… — False 10/100threads · Aug 12, 2026 · view post ↗
The post claims that Elon Musk is inquiring about purchasing the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland. This claim is false and originated from a satirical news outlet, The Babylon Bee. Elon Musk has engaged with this satirical content, …
- The post falsely claims that Donald Trump is implementing a nationwide ban on vapes, effe… — False 10/100tiktok · Aug 10, 2026 · @myjaabaandz archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that Donald Trump is implementing a nationwide ban on vapes, effective September 23rd, 2026, with severe penalties for possession. Current information indicates there is no federal ban on vapes in 2026, and some reports sugges…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — False 15/100tiktok · Aug 10, 2026 · @durty_gio archive · view post ↗
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authentic. The video purports to show a leaked meeting about a zombie apocalypse, detailing a fictional virus named 'Crypto Necrophagia …
- The TikTok post accurately identifies Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss as the Democrati… — Misleading 50/100tiktok · Aug 10, 2026 · @niyamapa.1 archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post accurately identifies Michigan State Senator Jeremy Moss as the Democratic primary winner for the 11th Congressional District. However, the quote attributed to him, "I don't think it's wrong for Israel to use America as a pawn, Americ…
- The post claims Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital sold 23,093 BTC worth over $1.6 billion. H… — Misleading 25/100threads · Aug 10, 2026 · view post ↗
The post claims Bitcoin miner Marathon Digital sold 23,093 BTC worth over $1.6 billion. However, recent financial reports and news from August 2026 indicate that Marathon Digital pledged 18,750 BTC as collateral for a $600 million loan and sold 726 B…
- The post falsely claims there is no Uyghur Muslim genocide in Xinjiang, China, and that r… — False 25/100tiktok · Aug 10, 2026 · @professor_garrido archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims there is no Uyghur Muslim genocide in Xinjiang, China, and that reports are solely Western propaganda. Numerous international bodies and governments have documented extensive human rights abuses, including mass arbitrary deten…
- The post falsely claims there is no Uyghur Muslim genocide in Xinjiang, China, and that t… — False 25/100tiktok · Aug 10, 2026 · @professor_garrido archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims there is no Uyghur Muslim genocide in Xinjiang, China, and that the narrative is Western propaganda. This is contradicted by numerous reports from international bodies, governments, and human rights organizations that have doc…
- The post claims that Democrats are planning to arrest and imprison Donald Trump and the T… — Misleading 25/100threads · Aug 10, 2026 · view post ↗
The post claims that Democrats are planning to arrest and imprison Donald Trump and the Trump family. While there are reports of Democrats planning investigations into Donald Trump and his family's business ties, refuted by 5 sources including Reuter…
- The Threads post claims that Democrats are planning to arrest and imprison Donald Trump a… — False 25/100threads · Aug 10, 2026 · @jerikson64 archive · view post ↗
The Threads post claims that Democrats are planning to arrest and imprison Donald Trump and his family. This claim is false. While news reports indicate that Democrats are preparing to launch investigations into Donald Trump's business and financial …
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — False 15/100threads · Aug 9, 2026 · view post ↗
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources — re-verify for current or fast-moving claims. The image accompanying the Threads post contains a fabricated quote attributed to G…
- Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 9, 2026 · @tuckercarlson archive · view post ↗
Note: live web search was unavailable, so this is based on the model's existing knowledge rather than real-time sources — re-verify for current or fast-moving claims. The video features Tucker Carlson making several claims about historical events and…
- The post by Nathan Jun on Instagram, which includes a screenshot of an X/Twitter post, pr… — Misleading 25/100instagram · Aug 8, 2026 · @nathancjun archive · view post ↗
The post by Nathan Jun on Instagram, which includes a screenshot of an X/Twitter post, presents several economic claims. While the stock market has been at or near all-time highs in 2026, the specific job creation figures cited for 2023-2026 are larg…
- The post accurately reports that French influencer Amine Mojito, also known as Ilan M., w… — Misleading 39/100instagram · Aug 8, 2026 · @boxinpedos archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that French influencer Amine Mojito, also known as Ilan M., was sentenced to prison for pranking strangers with a fake syringe, causing widespread criticism and distress. However, the on-screen text inaccurately claims a "…
- The post claims The Simpsons predicted a Coldplay concert, the Iran war, and Texas floods… — Misleading 35/100tiktok · Aug 8, 2026 · @pinger029 archive · view post ↗
The post claims The Simpsons predicted a Coldplay concert, the Iran war, and Texas floods, and that their next prediction is a nationwide blackout. While The Simpsons has a history of coincidental predictions, the specific claims about the Coldplay c…
- The post discusses several conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport,… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 8, 2026 · @3amstoriez archive · view post ↗
The post discusses several conspiracy theories surrounding Denver International Airport, including claims about extensive underground tunnels, a horse statue named 'Lucifer' with a tragic origin, and alien involvement in construction. While Denver In…
- The post claims that parents of SVO veterans in Izhevsk received two loaves of bread each… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 8, 2026 · @slomantelevizor archive · view post ↗
The post claims that parents of SVO veterans in Izhevsk received two loaves of bread each as support from United Russia. While there are various support measures for veterans and their families in Russia, including some regional initiatives, there is…
- The post misleadingly claims that FIFA has confirmed bans for every Argentina player and… — Misleading 35/100tiktok · Aug 7, 2026 · @politische.welten68 archive · view post ↗
The post misleadingly claims that FIFA has confirmed bans for every Argentina player and their assistant coach, stating that "No One Escaped!". While FIFA has indeed opened disciplinary proceedings against several Argentina players, including Leandro…
- The video posted by @zackdfilms on Instagram is an animated or CGI-generated narrative, n… — Misleading 25/100instagram · Aug 7, 2026 · @zackdfilms archive · view post ↗
The video posted by @zackdfilms on Instagram is an animated or CGI-generated narrative, not a depiction of a real-world event. The creator is known for producing short, fictional animated stories. The video shows characteristics of AI generation or a…
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