Instagram fact-checks
AI-powered verification of viral Instagram posts, reels, and stories.
434 verifications
- This post is refuted by 8 sources regarding the SpaceX IPO on June 12, 2026, but it misid… — Misleading 58/100instagram · Jun 15, 2026 · @theartificialintelligence archive · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 8 sources regarding the SpaceX IPO on June 12, 2026, but it misidentifies the engineer shown. The woman in the images is actually Jessie Anderson, a well-known SpaceX Lead Manufacturing Engineer, not 'Guo Can' as claimed. Whil…
- This post is confirmed by 9 sources including XXL Mag, theJasmineBRAND, and HotNewHipHop.… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jun 15, 2026 · @raplisted_ archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 9 sources including XXL Mag, theJasmineBRAND, and HotNewHipHop. While the visual evidence of a thong-like strap is authentic and occurred during a June 2026 performance, the specific identification of the garment remains a s…
- The core factual claims of this post are confirmed by 4 sources, including the Minnesota… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jun 14, 2026 · @4biddenknowledge archive · view post ↗
The core factual claims of this post are confirmed by 4 sources, including the Minnesota Attorney General's Office and the Hennepin County Attorney. ICE agent Christian Castro was indeed charged with four counts of second-degree assault and one count…
- The claim that Nigerians 'taught Uber a lesson' reported by Technext, Punch Newspapers, a… — Mostly true 79/100instagram · Jun 14, 2026 · @kizo_tv archive · view post ↗
The claim that Nigerians 'taught Uber a lesson' reported by Technext, Punch Newspapers, and Vanguard News. While the post refers to a real story told by Trevor Noah in June 2026 about drivers gaming Uber's 2017 bonus system, it slightly exaggerates t…
- This post is an authentic upload from the account @decode_dating, but it is to be a form… — Mostly true 68/100instagram · Jun 14, 2026 · @decode_dating archive · view post ↗
This post is an authentic upload from the account @decode_dating, but it is to be a form of engagement bait where the visual content is unrelated to the relationship advice niche. The woman in the media is identified as influencer Ruth Esther Rodrigu…
- This post is confirmed by 4 sources including CBS News, NBC Sports, and Al Jazeera. The S… — Verified 100/100instagram · Jun 14, 2026 · @balleralert archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 4 sources including CBS News, NBC Sports, and Al Jazeera. The San Antonio Spurs' loss to the New York Knicks in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals is a matter of public record, and Victor Wembanyama's specific 'See y'all... never…
- This post is to be a sensationalized recycling of a 2021 assault case involving Michele S… — Misleading 32/100instagram · Jun 14, 2026 · @soptrends archive · view post ↗
This post is to be a sensationalized recycling of a 2021 assault case involving Michele Stilwell in St. Petersburg, Florida. While the physical altercation and biting did occur, the claims that the driver contracted an STD and that the woman faces 40…
- This post is confirmed by 6 sources including the Journal of the International Society of… — Mostly true 83/100instagram · Jun 14, 2026 · @gopurehealth archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 6 sources including the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the NIH. While the caption correctly identifies that the 56% DHT increase comes from a 2009 study and has not been replicated, the image mi…
- This post is misleading. While SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 on May 22, 2026, achieved a hi… — Misleading 38/100instagram · Jun 14, 2026 · @tallguytycoon archive · view post ↗
This post is misleading. While SpaceX's Starship Flight 12 on May 22, 2026, achieved a historic milestone by including 20 Starlink simulators, the claim that it successfully relit a Raptor engine in space is false. Official mission reports and indepe…
- This content reported by The Express Tribune, Newsweek, and CBS News. The claim originate… — False 12/100instagram · Jun 12, 2026 · @focusonnation archive · view post ↗
This content reported by The Express Tribune, Newsweek, and CBS News. The claim originates from a satirical X account named '@IranArmySpoofX' and utilizes a video that forensic experts have confirmed is AI-generated. While a US Apache helicopter was …
- This post is confirmed by 9 sources including Y Combinator's S26 batch timeline and the f… — Mixed 59/100instagram · Jun 12, 2026 · @_elsacai archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 9 sources including Y Combinator's S26 batch timeline and the founder's professional history. While the term 'ai stalker bot' is used as a sensationalist marketing hook, the core claim of YC acceptance is authentic.…
- The claims in this post are confirmed by 5 sources, including Semafor, Axios, and The Wal… — Verified 100/100instagram · Jun 12, 2026 · @therundownai archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are confirmed by 5 sources, including Semafor, Axios, and The Wall Street Journal. Jeff Bezos and co-CEO Vik Bajaj officially launched Prometheus out of stealth on June 11, 2026, with a record-breaking $12 billion Series B fun…
- This post is authentic and accurately describes a series of real-world events from June 2… — Verified 100/100instagram · Jun 12, 2026 · @balleralert archive · view post ↗
This post is authentic and accurately describes a series of real-world events from June 2026. The feud between Donald Trump and Stephen A. Smith is confirmed by 5 sources including the Associated Press, CNN, and Forbes, confirming both the Truth Soci…
- This post reported by the NIH, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and ConsumerLab. While the ingredi… — Mostly true 72/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @applecidervinegar_com archive · view post ↗
This post reported by the NIH, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and ConsumerLab. While the ingredients (ginger, turmeric, ACV) are scientifically recognized for supporting digestion and reducing bloating, the 'flat stomach in 2 weeks' claim is a sensationaliz…
- This post reported by reports from The Intercept, PBS, CBS News, and The Washington Post.… — Verified 95/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @reichwingwatch archive · view post ↗
This post reported by reports from The Intercept, PBS, CBS News, and The Washington Post. The events described—including the September 2, 2025 strike, the killing of survivors, and the lack of identity confirmation for the victims—are well-documented…
- The claims regarding Tesla's 2010 IPO price, subsequent stock splits, and total returns a… — Mostly true 78/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @trustmystocks archive · view post ↗
The claims regarding Tesla's 2010 IPO price, subsequent stock splits, and total returns as of May 2026 are. While the post is factually accurate regarding market data and historical events, it uses highly sensationalized framing and lacks the standar…
- This is a fraudulent investment scam. The claim that Elon Musk revealed a method to turn… — False 0/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @100xsosa archive · view post ↗
This is a fraudulent investment scam. The claim that Elon Musk revealed a method to turn $1,000 into millions is refuted by 5 sources by numerous law enforcement and financial regulatory warnings. The video does not feature Elon Musk, but rather uses…
- This post is refuted by 11 sources to be a misleading escalation of a months-old rumor. W… — Misleading 45/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @innercircletruth archive · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 11 sources to be a misleading escalation of a months-old rumor. While George Galloway did make these statements on his 'MOATS' broadcast in June 2026, his claim that $1.25 billion was moved to a 'personal account' is a factual…
- The scientific discovery described reported by the University of Sheffield and Frontiers… — Mostly true 68/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @elixirofscience archive · view post ↗
The scientific discovery described reported by the University of Sheffield and Frontiers in Pharmacology. However, the post is misleading because the '90% regrowth' and 'Minoxidil comparison' statistics are derived entirely from mouse models, and as …
- The claims in this post are confirmed by 10 sources, including CNN, Sports Illustrated, a… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @thatsmemable archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are confirmed by 10 sources, including CNN, Sports Illustrated, and NPR. While the details of the backflip fail and subsequent injuries are entirely accurate, the post is sharing a recycled viral moment from July 24, 2025, wit…
- This post is misleading because it pairs factual generalities about scientific progress w… — Misleading 35/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @innovatiiveciety archive · view post ↗
This post is misleading because it pairs factual generalities about scientific progress with specific, sensationalized claims that are either fabricated or significantly distorted. For example, while researchers in the Netherlands have explored vacci…
- The events described are confirmed by 4 sources including AP News, CBS News, and The Wash… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @blacklandskonnected archive · view post ↗
The events described are confirmed by 4 sources including AP News, CBS News, and The Washington Post. Yukai Yang was indeed a Lehigh University student who poisoned his roommate with thallium. However, the post is misleadingly framed as current news;…
- The post features a fabricated image headline claiming protein shakes cause '480% greater… — Misleading 38/100instagram · Jun 10, 2026 · @peopleafteranesthesia archive · view post ↗
The post features a fabricated image headline claiming protein shakes cause '480% greater kidney injury' than steroids, a statistic that does not exist in any scientific literature. While the caption provides accurate health advice regarding protein …
- The privacy-cleaning method described is confirmed by 6 sources including tech journals a… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Jun 9, 2026 · @evolving.ai archive · view post ↗
The privacy-cleaning method described is confirmed by 6 sources including tech journals and the original author's verified X thread from May 2026. However, the post is undermined by a promotional slide claiming a $100 billion Nvidia investment in our…
- This post is confirmed by 5 sources including the Miami New Times, official DOJ document… — Verified 92/100instagram · Jun 9, 2026 · @miaminewtimes archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 5 sources including the Miami New Times, official DOJ document archives, and independent investigative reports. The document (ID: EFTA01249507) is a real FBI intake report from 2021 that records a caller's unverified allegat…
- This post is a total fabrication and does not reflect any real-world events. Governor And… — False 5/100instagram · Jun 9, 2026 · @kentuckyhoodnews archive · view post ↗
This post is a total fabrication and does not reflect any real-world events. Governor Andy Beshear did not issue a lockdown order on March 16, 2026, and the claims of an 'alien' situation at Fort Knox are refuted by 5 reliable sources including offic…
- This post reported by the official NOAA Institutional Repository, Marine Mammal Science j… — Verified 100/100instagram · Jun 9, 2026 · @kingxitytv archive · view post ↗
This post reported by the official NOAA Institutional Repository, Marine Mammal Science journal, and major news outlets like CBS News and The Guardian. The content accurately reflects the findings of the 2016 study 'Humpback whales interfering when m…
- The nutritional claims regarding zinc and magnesium are confirmed by 3 reliable sources i… — Mostly true 85/100instagram · Jun 8, 2026 · @bodytruth.ig archive · view post ↗
The nutritional claims regarding zinc and magnesium are confirmed by 3 reliable sources including the USDA, NIH, and Mayo Clinic. While pumpkin seeds are a significant plant-based zinc source, the claim they have 'more than beef' is cut-dependent, an…
- The core claim that Bitcoin peaked on October 6, 2025, reported by Kraken, Coinbase, and… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Jun 7, 2026 · @dodgysddofficial archive · view post ↗
The core claim that Bitcoin peaked on October 6, 2025, reported by Kraken, Coinbase, and Fidelity Investments. However, the assertion that these cycles follow 'exact' day counts is misleading, as the creator cherry-picks specific historical dates and…
- This post accurately reflects Mayor Zohran Mamdani's May 2026 executive budget proposal,… — Mostly true 82/100instagram · Jun 7, 2026 · @zeebuledi2027 archive · view post ↗
This post accurately reflects Mayor Zohran Mamdani's May 2026 executive budget proposal, which earmarked $122 million to hire 1,000 teachers to address NYC's class size mandate. The claim regarding 'public concern' that the funds are not being used f…
- This content is cross-checked by 3 sources including the FDA, NEJM, and NIH. While the bi… — Mixed 50/100instagram · Jun 7, 2026 · @elevatemindhq archive · view post ↗
This content is cross-checked by 3 sources including the FDA, NEJM, and NIH. While the biological mechanism of Romosozumab and the role of Vitamin K2 are scientifically grounded, the post is misleading because it falsely identifies the injectable dru…
- This post is refuted by 4 sources including AP, Reuters, and PolitiFact. While millions o… — False 5/100instagram · Jun 7, 2026 · @breakingpoint.360 archive · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 4 sources including AP, Reuters, and PolitiFact. While millions of Epstein-related documents were indeed released in early 2026 under the Epstein Files Transparency Act, official flight logs and DOJ summaries confirm Donald Tr…
- This video is an authentic post from Jon Ossoff's official account. The core events descr… — Mostly true 90/100instagram · Jun 7, 2026 · @jonossoff archive · view post ↗
This video is an authentic post from Jon Ossoff's official account. The core events described—including a call between the Kazakh President and Donald Trump, the Trump sons' investment in Skyline Builders, and the subsequent $1.6 billion in U.S. gove…
- This post by @immigrationbaba is confirmed by 6 sources including official government por… — Mostly true 78/100instagram · Jun 7, 2026 · @immigrationbaba archive · view post ↗
This post by @immigrationbaba is confirmed by 6 sources including official government portals from the UK, Japan, and the UAE. While the list of 51 destinations is largely accurate in terms of providing 'benefits,' the headline is slightly sensationa…
- The post is factually accurate and confirmed by 2 reliable sources including the U.S. Dep… — Verified 100/100instagram · Jun 6, 2026 · @traphouse archive · view post ↗
The post is factually accurate and confirmed by 2 reliable sources including the U.S. Department of Justice, AP, and Reuters. Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández was indeed convicted in 2024 for conspiring to import over 400 tons of coca…
- This post is a satirical fabrication. While Nick Cannon is widely known for his large fam… — False 12/100instagram · Jun 6, 2026 · @riches archive · view post ↗
This post is a satirical fabrication. While Nick Cannon is widely known for his large family, he has 12 biological children as of June 2026, not 22, and the claims regarding a 'small village' grant and a 'child #69' goal reported by TMZ, E! News, and…
- The core allegation that donors to President Trump's White House ballroom project receive… — Mostly true 72/100instagram · Jun 6, 2026 · @standup_america archive · view post ↗
The core allegation that donors to President Trump's White House ballroom project received billions in federal contracts reported by The Washington Post and CBS News, based on a report by Public Citizen. However, the post's caption contains a signifi…
- The reported partnership reported by official SEC filings, Reuters, and Business Insider.… — Verified 90/100instagram · Jun 6, 2026 · @optionsswing archive · view post ↗
The reported partnership reported by official SEC filings, Reuters, and Business Insider. While the image used is an AI-generated illustration, the financial and technical details of the $920 million monthly deal are entirely accurate.…
- The claims in this post reported by TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and official Stripe reports.… — Mostly true 88/100instagram · Jun 4, 2026 · @atlasberry008 archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post reported by TechCrunch, VentureBeat, and official Stripe reports. Ben Cera's $30M raise for Polsia and his history as employee #2 at Cloud Kitchens are factual, and the 63% solo-founder statistic is correctly cited from the Q2…
- The core events described in the post reported by NIST, Forbes, and The Washington Post.… — Mostly true 78/100instagram · Jun 4, 2026 · @kevvonz archive · view post ↗
The core events described in the post reported by NIST, Forbes, and The Washington Post. Specifically, the $9.7 billion Dell contract and the $2 billion quantum equity investment are verified facts from May 2026. However, the claim that Intel stock r…
- The post is refuted by 12 sources to be a promotional 'pump-and-dump' scheme for the CDOF… — Misleading 35/100instagram · Jun 4, 2026 · @bneecryptoo archive · view post ↗
The post is refuted by 12 sources to be a promotional 'pump-and-dump' scheme for the CDOF token. While Donald Trump has indeed pledged to make the US a 'crypto capital,' the claims regarding a Simpsons prediction and a joint launch with Xi Jinping ar…
- This content reported by the NIH, Mayo Clinic, and multiple peer-reviewed studies in PubM… — Mostly true 70/100instagram · Jun 4, 2026 · @elevatemindhq archive · view post ↗
This content reported by the NIH, Mayo Clinic, and multiple peer-reviewed studies in PubMed. While the nutritional facts regarding ingredients like beetroot, walnuts, and salmon are accurate, the source account (@elevatemindhq) is flagged as suspicio…
- The claims regarding Cheers After-Alcohol Aid reported by peer-reviewed neuroscience stud… — Verified 90/100instagram · Jun 4, 2026 · @thecheersceo archive · view post ↗
The claims regarding Cheers After-Alcohol Aid reported by peer-reviewed neuroscience studies, SEC filings, and major retail listings. While the post uses promotional framing and subjective guarantees, the core scientific and business facts are accura…
- The fiscal milestones cited in the post are confirmed by 12 sources including the U.S. Tr… — Mostly true 70/100instagram · Jun 3, 2026 · @explainedfact archive · view post ↗
The fiscal milestones cited in the post are confirmed by 12 sources including the U.S. Treasury and the Congressional Budget Office, which confirm the national debt reached $39 trillion in early 2026. While the $7.8 trillion and $2.7 trillion figures…
- This post is confirmed by 4 sources including reports from the BBC, Popular Mechanics, an… — Mostly true 72/100instagram · Jun 3, 2026 · @buildyourmindsetdaily archive · view post ↗
This post is confirmed by 4 sources including reports from the BBC, Popular Mechanics, and Nature. While the core scientific events described are authentic 2025-2026 breakthroughs, the post uses AI-generated imagery and contains a geographical error …
- This content reported by official government portals from Ireland, Portugal, and Japan, a… — Verified 92/100instagram · Jun 2, 2026 · @technology archive · view post ↗
This content reported by official government portals from Ireland, Portugal, and Japan, as well as reports from Forbes and the Los Angeles Times. While the images are AI-generated illustrations, the factual claims regarding relocation grants, startup…
- The claim that consuming Moringa regrows hair in 12 weeks reported by the NIH and Mayo Cl… — Mixed 68/100instagram · Jun 2, 2026 · @elevatemindhq archive · view post ↗
The claim that consuming Moringa regrows hair in 12 weeks reported by the NIH and Mayo Clinic, which emphasize that while Moringa is nutrient-dense, hair loss is a complex medical issue with no single-food 'cure.' The post's caption is medically soun…
- The claims in this post reported by Sportskeeda and TotalProSports, which confirmed the v… — False 0/100instagram · Jun 2, 2026 · @funkbeeezly archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post reported by Sportskeeda and TotalProSports, which confirmed the video is a miscontextualized clip of Reese discussing her hair. There is no record of Jalen Duren making these allegations, and Reese has explicitly denied ever d…
- The claims regarding California's 2026-27 budget revision are confirmed by 4 sources incl… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Jun 2, 2026 · @pmwtv archive · view post ↗
The claims regarding California's 2026-27 budget revision are confirmed by 4 sources including the California Department of Finance and the Legislative Analyst's Office. While the fiscal projections and social media quotes are authentic, the post's '…
- The claims in this post are confirmed by 5 sources including Politico, the Associated Pre… — Verified 85/100instagram · Jun 1, 2026 · @trustmystocks archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are confirmed by 5 sources including Politico, the Associated Press, and official U.S. Navy records. While the post uses sensationalized AI-generated imagery and omits technical details regarding the fleet's current combat con…
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