Scams & fraud detection
Investment scams, phishing, and fraudulent schemes flagged by VerifyMate.
91 verifications
- The Instagram post from @thekoerneroffice accurately describes a 'Tank Arena' business co… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Jul 15, 2026 · @thekoerneroffice archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post from @thekoerneroffice accurately describes a 'Tank Arena' business concept, where participants use mini tanks made from modified golf carts equipped with paintball guns. Many details, such as the use of golf carts and paintball gu…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — False 10/100threads · Jul 12, 2026 · @newshub24live archive · view post ↗
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authentic. The post falsely claims that the US aircraft carrier 'Abraham Lincoln' was attacked and completely destroyed by Iran. While I…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — False 15/100threads · Jul 9, 2026 · @news_trial archive · view post ↗
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authentic. The video, which claims to show a Sumatran elephant rescuing a tiger during a flood in Sumatra, is AI-generated and does not …
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — False 15/100threads · Jul 4, 2026 · @realencounterstv archive · view post ↗
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authentic. The video in the post, which depicts a creature with a human-like skeleton and a beetle-like shell in an attic, is AI-generat…
- The Threads post features a fabricated screenshot attributed to Donald J. Trump, claiming… — False 19/100threads · Jul 4, 2026 · @dammyreal1 archive · view post ↗
The Threads post features a fabricated screenshot attributed to Donald J. Trump, claiming he made statements about FIFA referees, Folarin Balogun's red card, and threatened to cancel the World Cup. While Folarin Balogun did receive a controversial re…
- VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic med… — Misleading 25/100threads · Jul 1, 2026 · @diet.xperts archive · view post ↗
VerifyMate's forensic analysis of the video identifies it as AI-generated / synthetic media — this footage is not authentic. The post, featuring an AI-generated video, makes several unsubstantiated and misleading health claims about specific drinks t…
- The post implies that the eggs shown are artificial or synthetic and that food safety aut… — Misleading 25/100threads · Jul 1, 2026 · @anameeka2017 archive · view post ↗
The post implies that the eggs shown are artificial or synthetic and that food safety authorities should investigate. However, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has repeatedly debunked the myth of "plastic eggs" or "fake eggs" …
- The Reddit post by user az000l26, published on June 27, 2026, is an authentic social medi… — Mostly true 75/100reddit · Jun 30, 2026 · @az000l26 archive · view post ↗
The Reddit post by user az000l26, published on June 27, 2026, is an authentic social media post. The claims that the author accidentally sold a put option and subsequently owes $70,000 USD are plausible given the inherent risks of options trading, pa…
- The TikTok post highlights a Bitcoin price pattern of approximately 1,064 days of increas… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Jun 29, 2026 · @cryptodylnews archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post highlights a Bitcoin price pattern of approximately 1,064 days of increase followed by 364 days of decrease, a cycle that has been discussed by various crypto analysts. While historical data generally supports the existence of such cy…
- The claims that Ellen DeGeneres has been diagnosed with Kuru and is going blind are false… — False 15/100tiktok · Jun 29, 2026 · view post ↗
The claims that Ellen DeGeneres has been diagnosed with Kuru and is going blind are false and unsubstantiated. These rumors have been widely debunked by refuted by 5 sources, which state there is no credible evidence or official medical records to su…
- CrisCa, Farm Seafood Pavillion is a restaurant located in Tarlac City, Philippines, and i… — Mostly true 79/100tiktok · Jun 29, 2026 · view post ↗
CrisCa, Farm Seafood Pavillion is a restaurant located in Tarlac City, Philippines, and it offers unlimited seafood. This has been including restaurant review sites and YouTube vlogs.…
- The TikTok video accurately reflects the widespread promotion of purple whitening strips… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Jun 28, 2026 · @vpeun212 archive · view post ↗
The TikTok video accurately reflects the widespread promotion of purple whitening strips on the platform and the common user claims of immediate cosmetic effects. However, the scientific consensus suggests that dye-only purple strips offer temporary …
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — False 15/100threads · Jun 27, 2026 · @jakeox.smith archive · view post ↗
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulation; its authenticity could not be independently confirmed. The Threads post falsely claims that Donald J. Trump is offering a 25% d…
- The Instagram post accurately reports that Dwyane Wade's son, Zaire Wade, was arrested fo… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Jun 26, 2026 · @hearasap archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reports that Dwyane Wade's son, Zaire Wade, was arrested for felony domestic violence by the Burbank Police Department, confirmed by 4 sources. He was booked on charges including felony domestic violence, criminal threat…
- The Instagram post accurately identifies Vadim Strizheus as the 18-year-old founder of Vu… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Jun 26, 2026 · @marketing.aiii archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately identifies Vadim Strizheus as the 18-year-old founder of Vugola, an AI-powered video clipping, captioning, and scheduling tool. It is also confirmed that Vugola competes with Opus Clip confirmed by 3 sources. While Vadim…
- The post accurately states that a significant South Korean stock market crash occurred re… — Mostly true 65/100instagram · Jun 26, 2026 · @cryptobros archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that a significant South Korean stock market crash occurred recently, and that leveraged trading and high-risk equity exposure can lead to extreme volatility and large portfolio swings. It also correctly notes that social m…
- The Instagram post from @insta.single claims a 20-year-old built a $110K/month business u… — Mostly true 68/100instagram · Jun 25, 2026 · @insta.single archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post from @insta.single claims a 20-year-old built a $110K/month business using Lovable.dev for cake-based cold outreach. While Lovable.dev is a legitimate AI app builder that allows users to create products without deep technical skill…
- The TikTok post makes several fabricated claims regarding the discovery of alien life, sp… — False 5/100tiktok · Jun 24, 2026 · @traa.putraeits archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post makes several fabricated claims regarding the discovery of alien life, specifically sharks, on Jupiter's moon Europa. It falsely states that the Europa Clipper mission is a lander that has already deployed an aqua drone and made these…
- The TikTok post contains a mix of factual and unsubstantiated claims. While US legislatio… — Misleading 35/100tiktok · Jun 24, 2026 · @everyoneclip78 archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post contains a mix of factual and unsubstantiated claims. While US legislation does mandate the declassification of UAP data, the claim that Deloitte has identified Non-Human Intelligence (NHI) as a primary 'Black Swan' risk is false. The…
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — Misleading 35/100instagram · Jun 24, 2026 · @nonstop12 archive · view post ↗
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulation; its authenticity could not be independently confirmed. The post's central claim that Tesla has introduced robots specifically f…
- The post accurately shows a video of an elephant lifting a woman with its trunk, which wa… — Mixed 55/100threads · Jun 23, 2026 · @sarcasmic_troll archive · view post ↗
The post accurately shows a video of an elephant lifting a woman with its trunk, which was indeed captured on camera. However, the claim that the elephant 'helped save' the woman is misleading, as evidence suggests this is a staged performance or int…
- This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic ge… — False 15/100instagram · Jun 23, 2026 · @brics_countries archive · view post ↗
This content is suspected to be AI-generated and has been flagged for likely synthetic generation or digital manipulation; its authenticity could not be independently confirmed. The Instagram post claiming President Trump stated, 'I Will Bomb Israel'…
- This post accurately reports that a Pakistani man, Imam Ali Kashif, appeared on Italian t… — Verified 95/100threads · Jun 22, 2026 · @dyktfacts archive · view post ↗
This post accurately reports that a Pakistani man, Imam Ali Kashif, appeared on Italian television and defended marriage to 9-year-olds, leading to his deportation by order of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni the next day. These events are confi…
- Donald Trump did state "Micron is great" on May 22, 2026, and Micron Technology's stock s… — Mixed 55/100tiktok · Jun 21, 2026 · @tradeshipuniversity archive · view post ↗
Donald Trump did state "Micron is great" on May 22, 2026, and Micron Technology's stock subsequently increased significantly, reaching over $1 trillion in market cap by May 26, 2026, which is cross-checked by 24 sources. His Q1 2026 financial disclos…
- Donald Trump indeed praised Micron Technology on May 22, 2026, and the company's stock ex… — Mixed 45/100tiktok · Jun 21, 2026 · @tradeshipuniversity archive · view post ↗
Donald Trump indeed praised Micron Technology on May 22, 2026, and the company's stock experienced a significant surge, crossing a $1 trillion market capitalization on May 26, 2026, as cross-checked by 21 sources. His Q1 2026 transaction volume was a…
- The social media post misleadingly claims a "new CNN poll has officially ranked Donald Tr… — Misleading 35/100threads · Jun 21, 2026 · @mariam.montiel.0530 archive · view post ↗
The social media post misleadingly claims a "new CNN poll has officially ranked Donald Trump as the WORST PRESIDENT in American history." While CNN has reported on Donald Trump's historically low approval ratings and weak political standing in 2026, …
- This content is a death hoax. While the screenshot of the post by Lilly Gaddis is authent… — False 15/100tiktok · Jun 20, 2026 · @samsfamreactsunfi archive · view post ↗
This content is a death hoax. While the screenshot of the post by Lilly Gaddis is authentic in that the post was actually made and then deleted, the claim that Candace Owens has passed away is refuted by 3 sources including Hindustan Times, Parade, a…
- The core claim that JPMorgan warned of $165 billion in market-wide equity selling by June… — Mostly true 62/100instagram · Jun 20, 2026 · @themarket.periodical archive · view post ↗
The core claim that JPMorgan warned of $165 billion in market-wide equity selling by June 30, 2026, is confirmed by 3 sources. However, the post's primary image is highly misleading, falsely claiming that JPMorgan itself is liquidating its own holdin…
- This post accurately reports an official statement released by Real Madrid on June 20, 20… — Mostly true 75/100tiktok · Jun 20, 2026 · @fabrizioromano archive · view post ↗
This post accurately reports an official statement released by Real Madrid on June 20, 2026, regarding Michael Olise, as confirmed by 4 sources including the club's official site and major sports outlets. However, the TikTok account @fabrizioromano i…
- This post is misleading as it misattributes a fictional CGI video to President Trump's of… — Misleading 38/100tiktok · Jun 20, 2026 · @tinysworldnewaccount archive · view post ↗
This post is misleading as it misattributes a fictional CGI video to President Trump's official 2026 UAP declassification program. While the Trump administration has including the Department of War and major news outlets, the specific video shown—fea…
- This post is refuted by 6 reliable sources to be a product of an unofficial fan account m… — Misleading 42/100threads · Jun 18, 2026 · @official_d.o.g.e archive · view post ↗
This post is refuted by 6 reliable sources to be a product of an unofficial fan account misrepresenting itself as the official Department of Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.). While bills like the 'Disqualifying Dual Loyalty Act' and the 'Exclusive Ci…
- The claim that the Ladybower Reservoir overflow was shut off for emergency maintenance is… — False 10/100tiktok · Jun 18, 2026 · @pedalsandpeaks archive · view post ↗
The claim that the Ladybower Reservoir overflow was shut off for emergency maintenance is refuted by 11 sources including official reservoir level data and technical dam specifications. The video, which shows water flow stopping and a bubble appearin…
- The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump made statements at a G7 press con… — Mostly true 75/100instagram · Jun 18, 2026 · @moby.invest archive · view post ↗
The Instagram post accurately reports that Donald Trump made statements at a G7 press conference in Evian, France, regarding Iran's ballistic missiles and a softened stance on uranium enrichment, and that he signed an initial peace deal with Iran at …
- The quotes in this video reported by HuffPost, The Guardian, and the New York Times, conf… — Mixed 55/100instagram · Jun 18, 2026 · @tradeshipuniversity archive · view post ↗
The quotes in this video reported by HuffPost, The Guardian, and the New York Times, confirming that Donald Trump made these statements at the G7 summit on June 17, 2026. However, the post is misleading because it incorrectly dates the event to 2020 …
- The claims regarding Blue Origin's rocket landings and its use of AI reported by reports… — Mostly true 73/100threads · Jun 18, 2026 · @oc_dude_007 archive · view post ↗
The claims regarding Blue Origin's rocket landings and its use of AI reported by reports from GeekWire and Tech Funding News. While the post correctly identifies that SpaceX is now a public company following its June 2026 IPO, the claim that the stoc…
- The claims in this post are confirmed by 9 sources, including official Microsoft press re… — Verified 92/100instagram · Jun 16, 2026 · @daytrading archive · view post ↗
The claims in this post are confirmed by 9 sources, including official Microsoft press releases and SEC filings. Steve Ballmer, the former CEO of Microsoft, received a dividend payment of exactly $303,261,807.94 on June 11, 2026, calculated from a $0…
- 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…
- 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 …
- This post is a refuted by 6 sources including major fact-checkers and news archives. The… — False 5/100threads · Jun 10, 2026 · @macho00 archive · view post ↗
This post is a refuted by 6 sources including major fact-checkers and news archives. The claim that a man was sued for $100,000 after his dog saved a child is a fabricated 'rage-bait' hoax often generated by AI-narrated social media accounts. Further…
- 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 a 'bait-and-switch' scam. While the announcement of a free Knicks watch part… — Mixed 45/100threads · Jun 8, 2026 · @demzdeliver archive · view post ↗
This post is a 'bait-and-switch' scam. While the announcement of a free Knicks watch party at Bryant Park reported by the Mayor's official office and local news, the accompanying audio promoting a $20 million cryptocurrency giveaway on 'musk55.com' i…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- This content is misleading; while the video is real footage from downtown Los Angeles, th… — Misleading 35/100threads · Jun 1, 2026 · @paranormal_link_ archive · view post ↗
This content is misleading; while the video is real footage from downtown Los Angeles, the 'vampire' is a person in a professional costume, likely related to the promotion of the 2024 film 'Nosferatu' or a street performance. The claim of a secret va…
- The content is refuted by 6 sources to be a fraudulent persona created for engagement far… — False 12/100threads · Jun 1, 2026 · @leonitar_99 archive · view post ↗
The content is refuted by 6 sources to be a fraudulent persona created for engagement farming or 'pig butchering' scams. The image is AI-generated, and the caption uses a template frequently employed by bot networks to lure victims into romance or in…
- This post is a refuted by 8 sources including Newsweek, Forbes, and ArcticToday. While Do… — False 12/100threads · May 29, 2026 · @robert_klosa archive · 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…
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