Instagram fact-checks
AI-powered verification of viral Instagram posts, reels, and stories.
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- The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The C… — Mixed 59/100instagram · Aug 30, 2026 · @i_fixcredit_crazygenius archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post features a video titled "EPISODE 1: BEFORE THEY KNEW MY NAME 🎬 “The Car”" which introduces a fictional character named Nia Monroe and her story set in "North Philly. Summer '99." The video appears to be a genuine dramatization, co…
- 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 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…
- The post accurately states that former Optum senior director Karan Gupta was sentenced to… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 27, 2026 · @lounewsman archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that former Optum senior director Karan Gupta was sentenced to three years in prison for his involvement in a $1.2 million "Ghost Employee" scam. This information is confirmed by 5 sources, including reports from the U.S. D…
- The Instagram post accurately depicts the Unitree GD01, a real, pilotable mecha robot tha… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 26, 2026 · @sxechina archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately depicts the Unitree GD01, a real, pilotable mecha robot that was unveiled in May 2026. The video shows the robot walking, interacting with a smaller robot, and breaking through a brick wall, all of which are consistent w…
- 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…
- 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 Instagram post accurately reports that Chris Brown was ordered to pay $12.9 million t… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Aug 25, 2026 · @coolrap.tv archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reports that Chris Brown was ordered to pay $12.9 million to his former housekeeper Maria Avila after a Los Angeles jury found him liable for a 2020 dog attack at his Tarzana home. Maria Avila is now seeking to collect t…
- The Instagram post accurately states that Michael Burry has re-established out-of-the-mon… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Aug 25, 2026 · @degenriches archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately states that Michael Burry has re-established out-of-the-money put options against Palantir, with contracts expiring in March 2027, and that he argues the stock's true long-term value is under $1 per share. Burry did poin…
- 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…
- Unable to fully verify this content. — Mixed 59/100instagram · Aug 24, 2026 · @spiritualword archive · view post ↗
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- The Instagram post accurately details the arrest of San Francisco 49ers principal owner J… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Aug 24, 2026 · @sendmemes archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately details the arrest of San Francisco 49ers principal owner Jed York on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in East Palestine, Ohio, and his subsequent plea of no contest to amended misdemeanor charges on Monday, August 24, 2026. The…
- 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 Instagram post accurately quotes Jon Husted blaming the Obama and Biden administratio… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Aug 23, 2026 · @usdailypost archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately quotes Jon Husted blaming the Obama and Biden administrations for rising electricity prices, a statement he made during his 2026 Senate campaign in Ohio. The post also correctly states that Obama left office over 3500 da…
- The Instagram reel demonstrates a method of defogging a diving mask by burning off the si… — Mixed 45/100instagram · Aug 23, 2026 · @loganhightide archive · view post ↗
The Instagram reel demonstrates a method of defogging a diving mask by burning off the silicone film with a lighter. This technique is a known method for preparing new masks, as confirmed by several diving resources. However, many sources also highli…
- The Instagram post accurately reports on the unveiling of Unitree's new humanoid robot, "… — Verified 90/100instagram · Aug 21, 2026 · @metav3rse archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reports on the unveiling of Unitree's new humanoid robot, "Superman," which reportedly achieved a top speed of 12.66 m/s (28.32 mph). This speed is indeed slightly faster than Usain Bolt's peak speed of 12.42 m/s (27.78 …
- 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 accurately reports that Donald Trump recently ordered a reduction in joint milit… — Mixed 59/100instagram · Aug 18, 2026 · @feminist_news_now archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that Donald Trump recently ordered a reduction in joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with Kim Jong Un and South Korea's refusal to join the U.S. in efforts related to Iran. This has been con…
- The Instagram post accurately details the allegations and legal proceedings against Bisho… — Verified 90/100instagram · Aug 18, 2026 · @malespaces archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately details the allegations and legal proceedings against Bishop Emanuel Shaleta, including accusations of repeatedly visiting the Hong Kong Gentlemen’s Club in Tijuana, diverting over $420,000 in church funds, and his arres…
- The Instagram post accurately details Samuel L. Jackson's life, including his struggle wi… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Aug 16, 2026 · @quick.md archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately details Samuel L. Jackson's life, including his struggle with addiction, his recovery journey, and significant career achievements like his role in Jungle Fever and Pulp Fiction. The post also correctly states his curren…
- The Instagram post accurately reports on several key financial market developments, inclu… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Aug 15, 2026 · @themodestwallet archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reports on several key financial market developments, including NVIDIA's significant investment in SpaceX and Elon Musk's endorsement of NVIDIA's Vera Rubin architecture. The post also correctly notes NVIDIA's position a…
- The Instagram post accurately relays information from recent news reports regarding the d… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 14, 2026 · @westafrikanman archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately relays information from recent news reports regarding the divorce proceedings of John Overdeck, co-founder of Two Sigma. The reported offer of $633 million to his wife, her rejection of it, and her seeking $6.2 billion, …
- The Instagram post presents several statistics about the US economy, many of which are la… — Mixed 50/100instagram · Aug 14, 2026 · @wealth archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post presents several statistics about the US economy, many of which are largely accurate or reasonable projections for 2025, such as the US dollar's dominance in foreign exchange and the US share of global stock market value. However, …
- The post accurately reports on the contents of Dr. Anthony Fauci's recently released diar… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Aug 13, 2026 · @balleralert archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports on the contents of Dr. Anthony Fauci's recently released diary entries, which detail a private phone call between Barack Obama and Fauci on November 4, 2021. During this call, Obama reportedly called Donald Trump Jr. "a f*…
- The Instagram post accurately reports that Google co-founder Sergey Brin has contributed… — Verified 90/100instagram · Aug 13, 2026 · @traphouse archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reports that Google co-founder Sergey Brin has contributed $102 million to the "Building a Better California" group to oppose Proposition 40, a California ballot measure. Proposition 40, which will be decided by voters i…
- The post accurately reports that US sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have attempted to… — Verified 90/100instagram · Aug 12, 2026 · @aaronparnas archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that US sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have attempted to jump overboard due to horrific conditions and an extended deployment. This information is confirmed by 5 sources, including Newsweek, Military Times, and Task & …
- The post features a video of an AI conference in Shanghai and a caption discussing AI's e… — Mixed 50/100instagram · Aug 10, 2026 · @thedantemunoz archive · view post ↗
The post features a video of an AI conference in Shanghai and a caption discussing AI's environmental impact and lobbying efforts. The video appears to be an authentic recording. The caption accurately states that data centers used about 1.5% of glob…
- The post accurately attributes the statement "God 100% exists" to YoungHoon Kim, a South… — Mixed 59/100instagram · Aug 10, 2026 · @zach.hinojos archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes the statement "God 100% exists" to YoungHoon Kim, a South Korean scientist who has publicly professed his Christian faith and is recognized for a high IQ. However, the claim that he is definitively the "smartest man in …
- This is an AI-generated synthetic profile of "Olivia the Nurse" (@nurse.olivia436) design… — Unverifiable 15/100instagram · Aug 9, 2026 · @nurse.olivia436 archive · view post ↗
This is an AI-generated synthetic profile of "Olivia the Nurse" (@nurse.olivia436) designed to funnel followers to adult-subscription platforms. The imagery exhibits hallmarks of AI generation, including overly smooth skin, subtle inconsistencies in …
- The Instagram post is an authentic video from the @mattmoyerinjurylawyer account, posted… — Mixed 59/100instagram · Aug 9, 2026 · @mattmoyerinjurylawyer archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post is an authentic video from the @mattmoyerinjurylawyer account, posted on May 22, 2026. The video features a man speaking to the camera, accompanied by various animated or illustrated images and the on-screen text "CLASSIC BOOMER MO…
- The Instagram post accurately attributes the quote, "People don't have the patience to de… — Mostly true 60/100instagram · Aug 9, 2026 · @entrepreneursonig archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately attributes the quote, "People don't have the patience to dedicate 3 years to building their own business, but they have the patience to work for others for 40 years," to Warren Buffett. This sentiment is widely shared ac…
- 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 accurately states that several investment banks have high price targets for Spac… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Aug 8, 2026 · @ericnomics archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that several investment banks have high price targets for SpaceX, with Raymond James notably setting an $800 price target. It also correctly identifies August 6, 2026, as the date for a significant unlock of over 900 millio…
- The Instagram post accurately recounts the significant events concerning Jack Ma's public… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Aug 7, 2026 · @becomeentrepreneurr archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately recounts the significant events concerning Jack Ma's public criticism of China's financial regulators in October 2020, the subsequent suspension of Ant Group's $37 billion IPO, and the ensuing regulatory crackdown. It co…
- The video posted by @zackdfilms on Instagram is an animated or CGI-generated narrative, n… — Misleading 25/100instagram · Aug 7, 2026 · @zackdfilms archive · view post ↗
The video posted by @zackdfilms on Instagram is an animated or CGI-generated narrative, not a depiction of a real-world event. The creator is known for producing short, fictional animated stories. The video shows characteristics of AI generation or a…
- The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 5, 2026 · @zackdfilms archive · view post ↗
The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below are independently verified. The post accurately states that a person survived two atomic bombings, referring to Tsutomu Yamaguchi, who is historically documente…
- The Instagram post accurately reflects investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen's statemen… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Aug 4, 2026 · @4xvirals archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reflects investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen's statements on The Joe Rogan Experience regarding an MIT-trained biologist, Aafia Siddiqui, who is currently in a mental institution in Texas. Jacobsen reported that plan…
- The Instagram post accurately details the recent controversy where A$AP Rocky rescinded a… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 4, 2026 · @thesource archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately details the recent controversy where A$AP Rocky rescinded a design offer to Allan Peters after Peters publicly shared their private direct message. The content of the direct message and A$AP Rocky's reaction reported by …
- The Instagram post shares several interesting facts about rappers. It is confirmed by 7 s… — Mostly true 69/100instagram · Aug 3, 2026 · @explaining archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post shares several interesting facts about rappers. It is confirmed by 7 sources that Tupac Shakur attended Baltimore School for the Arts, where he studied ballet, acting, poetry, and Shakespeare, and performed in productions like The …
- The Instagram post accurately states that Cadbury Gems contains certain food additives, n… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 3, 2026 · @ournation_news archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately states that Cadbury Gems contains certain food additives, notably Titanium Dioxide (E171), which is banned in the European Union but remains approved in India. This difference in regulation is a verifiable fact. However,…
- The Instagram video highlights genuine and ongoing concerns from restaurant partners rega… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 3, 2026 · @rajat_vishwakarma_ddu archive · view post ↗
The Instagram video highlights genuine and ongoing concerns from restaurant partners regarding Swiggy and Zomato's business practices, including issues with commissions, payout transparency, and unauthorized deductions, which are confirmed by 6 sourc…
- The post, featuring Dr. Obaid, accurately raises concerns about the misuse of Pantoprazol… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 3, 2026 · @drobaid_rahman archive · view post ↗
The post, featuring Dr. Obaid, accurately raises concerns about the misuse of Pantoprazole in India and its potential health risks, such as increased acidity and vitamin deficiencies. While pharmaceutical drug abuse is a growing problem in India, the…
- The Instagram post claims a quantitative trading bot built with our AI model generated $2… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Aug 2, 2026 · @hypertech archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post claims a quantitative trading bot built with our AI model generated $220,000 in 64 days by exploiting delayed price reactions to breaking news. While the post itself states that the profit figure has not been independently verified…
- High-risk financial/audit claims are not supported by primary or independently auditable… — Mixed 49/100instagram · Jul 31, 2026 · @aipagedaily archive · view post ↗
High-risk financial/audit claims are not supported by primary or independently auditable evidence; available sources mostly show reporting or repetition of the claims rather than proof. The Instagram post accurately details the performance of a our A…
- The post accurately reports on the recent revelation of court documents and internal text… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jul 31, 2026 · @cagovernor archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports on the recent revelation of court documents and internal text messages from federal agents, which describe an immigration operation near Governor Gavin Newsom's August 14, 2025, redistricting rally as a "political agenda" …
- The Instagram reel from @buzzedlabs, published on July 28, 2026, authentically depicts a… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jul 29, 2026 · @buzzedlabs archive · view post ↗
The Instagram reel from @buzzedlabs, published on July 28, 2026, authentically depicts a segment from a dating game show featuring Katrina and Sheldon. The video shows Katrina expressing a preference for a partner without children, and Sheldon subseq…
- The post falsely claims that Lil Nas X announced he is straight at a press event and stat… — False 15/100instagram · Jul 29, 2026 · @rapmemeriot archive · view post ↗
The post falsely claims that Lil Nas X announced he is straight at a press event and stated his previous gay persona was a marketing strategy. Recent reports from April 2026 indicate Lil Nas X identifies as "99% gay" and has not made any statements a…
- The Instagram post accurately reports that Recursive Superintelligence, an AI startup, si… — Verified 90/100instagram · Jul 29, 2026 · @therundownai archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reports that Recursive Superintelligence, an AI startup, signed a multi-year compute agreement worth approximately $410 million with Amazon Web Services. The startup also emerged from stealth in May 2026 after raising $6…
- The Instagram post accurately states that Marc Lore sold his shopping app, Jet.com, to Wa… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Jul 28, 2026 · @viralapplaunch archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately states that Marc Lore sold his shopping app, Jet.com, to Walmart for $3.3 billion in 2016, approximately two years after its launch. It also correctly notes that Lore had previously sold a company to Amazon. However, the…
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