TikTok fact-checks
Fact-check viral TikTok videos, claims, and trends.
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- This appears to be an authentic profile of a real person. The images consistently depict… — Mixed 59/100tiktok · Oct 18, 2026 · @supalak_kk archive · view post ↗
This appears to be an authentic profile of a real person. The images consistently depict the same individual and do not show signs of AI generation. The account's activity and engagement metrics are consistent with a personal, non-influencer profile,…
- The post claims Erika Kirk has officially moved on from Charlie Kirk less than a year aft… — False 25/100tiktok · Oct 18, 2026 · @faeburrito archive · view post ↗
The post claims Erika Kirk has officially moved on from Charlie Kirk less than a year after his death. However, Erika Kirk publicly denied dating rumors in May 2026, approximately eight months after Charlie Kirk's death, stating that Charlie's love w…
- The post accurately describes the 1997 Lego spill, where approximately 4.8 million Lego p… — Verified 90/100tiktok · Oct 18, 2026 · @nexthardstep archive · view post ↗
The post accurately describes the 1997 Lego spill, where approximately 4.8 million Lego pieces were dumped into the sea. This event is confirmed by 4 sources, which also corroborate that these pieces, including rare octopus figures, continue to wash …
- The post accurately states that researchers are actively investigating a boat-shaped stru… — Mostly true 75/100tiktok · Oct 15, 2026 · @afrwszf51 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that researchers are actively investigating a boat-shaped structure near Mount Ararat in Turkey, with drilling and excavation commencing in 2026. However, the claim that Noah's Ark has been definitively "found" is an overst…
- The post presents several claims about a world map being larger than commonly depicted, w… — False 15/100tiktok · Oct 13, 2026 · @williams.clues archive · view post ↗
The post presents several claims about a world map being larger than commonly depicted, with hidden landmasses and advanced civilizations beyond an Antarctic ice wall. These claims are central to the "ice wall" and "flat earth" conspiracy theories an…
- The post makes several claims about hidden rituals and the power of words, but VerifyMate… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Oct 12, 2026 · @conspiracywellness archive · view post ↗
The post makes several claims about hidden rituals and the power of words, but VerifyMate's analysis found most of these claims to be either false or unverifiable. While black mirrors have a historical association with scrying, the post's assertions …
- The post accurately reports that Tyreek Hill's agent is in negotiations with the Chiefs a… — Mixed 59/100tiktok · Oct 8, 2026 · @kash.frmokc archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that Tyreek Hill's agent is in negotiations with the Chiefs and other teams for a potential signing, and Patrick Mahomes has expressed interest in a reunion. However, the claim that Tyreek Hill "will be signing" with the C…
- The post accurately reports that Donald Trump approved the execution by firing squad for… — Verified 90/100tiktok · Oct 6, 2026 · @dailymail archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that Donald Trump approved the execution by firing squad for Nidal Hasan, the U. S. Army doctor responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. This decision, confirmed by five sources including The Washington Post and The Ne…
- The TikTok post features a genuine comedy routine by Charlie Hill, a Native American come… — Verified 90/100tiktok · Oct 3, 2026 · @thefirstoneshere archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post features a genuine comedy routine by Charlie Hill, a Native American comedian, whose biographical details and television appearances are accurately stated in the caption. The historical claims made within the joke about the Pilgrims' …
- The post offers a guide to 30 TikTok hashtags for 2026, claiming they can boost reach and… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Oct 2, 2026 · @spokenbybeard archive · view post ↗
The post offers a guide to 30 TikTok hashtags for 2026, claiming they can boost reach and help content appear on the For You Page (FYP). VerifyMate's analysis confirms that many of the listed hashtags, such as #fyp, #foryou, #viral, and #trending, ar…
- The post claims that "The Last of Us Part 3" is confirmed, but VerifyMate's analysis show… — Misleading 35/100tiktok · Oct 1, 2026 · @adem_williams archive · view post ↗
The post claims that "The Last of Us Part 3" is confirmed, but VerifyMate's analysis shows that while Naughty Dog has announced two new projects in the Last of Us universe, they have not officially confirmed either of them to be "The Last of Us Part …
- The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 29, 2026 · @_ecsb_ archive · view post ↗
The images in this post appear AI-generated or illustrative, but the factual claims below are independently verified. The claim that female octopuses throw rocks at males that won't leave them alone is mostly true, as scientific research has observed…
- The post accurately reports that Ty Lil performed splits for LeBron James, an event widel… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 28, 2026 · @30fmque4 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that Ty Lil performed splits for LeBron James, an event widely covered by social media and news outlets. His father's negative reaction to this incident is also corroborated by 3 sources. However, specific details regardin…
- The TikTok video accurately portrays comedian Matt Mathews engaging in his signature crow… — Mostly true 70/100tiktok · Sep 26, 2026 · @euridhwr archive · view post ↗
The TikTok video accurately portrays comedian Matt Mathews engaging in his signature crowd work during a live stand-up performance. The interactions with audience members, including jokes about a leg boot, a past murder conviction, and a polyamorous …
- The post accurately states that Hamza Abdelkarim renewed his contract with FC Barcelona u… — Mixed 59/100tiktok · Sep 22, 2026 · @ahmedsamir11s11 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Hamza Abdelkarim renewed his contract with FC Barcelona until 2030, which is confirmed by 5 sources, including FC Barcelona's official website. However, the claims regarding Mia Khalifa's association with Abdelkarim an…
- The post claims that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege will shut down on October 31, 2026. V… — False 15/100tiktok · Sep 20, 2026 · @b.young4k archive · view post ↗
The post claims that Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege will shut down on October 31, 2026. VerifyMate's analysis found this claim to be false, as Ubisoft has not made any official announcement regarding the shutdown of the game. While Ubisoft has underg…
- Openly AI-made video — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok video provides g… — Mixed 59/100tiktok · Sep 19, 2026 · @ofwavetheory archive · view post ↗
Openly AI-made video — graded on what the post actually says. The TikTok video provides generally accurate advice on common hair care mistakes, such as improper brushing techniques and the impact of unsuitable hair color, which is supported by 4 sour…
- The TikTok post from @abcnews is mostly true because it accurately reports that the U. S.… — Mostly true 75/100tiktok · Sep 17, 2026 · @abcnews archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post from @abcnews is mostly true because it accurately reports that the U. S. War with Iran is in its seventh month and details significant damage to U. S. Military assets, including an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base and extensive damag…
- The video is an openly stylized/animated piece, not real footage — what's graded here is… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 17, 2026 · @4shadowin archive · view post ↗
The video is an openly stylized/animated piece, not real footage — what's graded here is what the post actually says. The post accurately claims to show new leaked Iron Man gameplay, which EA Motive has confirmed as authentic footage from an early te…
- The post's claim that Myles Garrett will miss 4+ games is verified by 5 sources, includin… — Verified 90/100tiktok · Sep 14, 2026 · @ramss.era archive · view post ↗
The post's claim that Myles Garrett will miss 4+ games is verified by 5 sources, including the Associated Press and NFL.com. These reports indicate that Myles Garrett, now a Los Angeles Rams player, is undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery in Septembe…
- The post accurately reports that Elon Musk claimed money will not matter by 2036 due to A… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 13, 2026 · @theeconomist archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that Elon Musk claimed money will not matter by 2036 due to AI and robots, and that he expects deflation, not inflation. This statement was made during an interview with Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist's editor-in-chie…
- The post accurately describes a real incident that occurred in August 2026, where a 16-ye… — Verified 85/100tiktok · Sep 13, 2026 · @kolsoul archive · view post ↗
The post accurately describes a real incident that occurred in August 2026, where a 16-year-old white girl, Addison Hunnicutt, tackled a 13-year-old black middle school football player in Tennessee. The details about her being released to her parents…
- The post accurately describes a tragic incident that occurred in Thailand on July 2, 2026… — Mostly true 69/100tiktok · Sep 13, 2026 · @renndezma archive · view post ↗
The post accurately describes a tragic incident that occurred in Thailand on July 2, 2026, where an 11-year-old boy driving a pickup truck collided with a group of monks on a pilgrimage, resulting in multiple fatalities. This event is confirmed by 4 …
- The post is mostly true; it accurately describes a real and widely reported incident wher… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 13, 2026 · @renndezma archive · view post ↗
The post is mostly true; it accurately describes a real and widely reported incident where a Black girl named Audrey with epilepsy was allegedly intoxicated and assaulted by a group of white girls. This event occurred in November 2025 and gained sign…
- The post claims the speaker survived an attempt on their life and addressed YouTube on po… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Sep 13, 2026 · @nezaretechevarria archive · view post ↗
The post claims the speaker survived an attempt on their life and addressed YouTube on police body camera footage. However, none of the reviewed corroborate this specific event or the speaker's unique account. The video itself shows a person speaking…
- The video authentically depicts a real incident from May 11, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, where… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 13, 2026 · @cops.show68 archive · view post ↗
The video authentically depicts a real incident from May 11, 2025, in Tyler, Texas, where Brianna Erwin grabbed a police officer's holstered gun, causing it to discharge during an arrest. This event is confirmed by 5 sources, including news reports a…
- The post accurately recounts the story of Ronald Davis, a homeless man from Chicago whose… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 12, 2026 · @itzz_videoz archive · view post ↗
The post accurately recounts the story of Ronald Davis, a homeless man from Chicago whose emotional 2012 interview went viral in 2013. The caption correctly states that he spoke about homelessness and being treated as less than human, and that people…
- The TikTok post accurately reports that President Donald Trump closed out the GOP's midte… — Verified 95/100tiktok · Sep 11, 2026 · @cnn archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post accurately reports that President Donald Trump closed out the GOP's midterm convention on Thursday night by calling on attendees to pledge to vote and to "cheat like hell" to help Republicans keep control of Congress. This event and T…
- The claim that John F. Kennedy witnessed a man dematerializing and rematerializing is fal… — False 10/100tiktok · Sep 10, 2026 · @support__oficial archive · view post ↗
The claim that John F. Kennedy witnessed a man dematerializing and rematerializing is false. The video, which appears to be AI-generated, depicts this event, but there is no historical evidence or credible reporting to suggest Kennedy was ever involv…
- The post accurately conveys the widely reported fact that the filming location for the or… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 9, 2026 · @info_afterdark archive · view post ↗
The post accurately conveys the widely reported fact that the filming location for the original Teletubbies series was kept secret, with visitors often blindfolded to prevent them from knowing its exact whereabouts. confirm this historical detail. Ho…
- The TikTok post accurately reports on a recent investigation by the YouTube channel Gamer… — Mixed 50/100tiktok · Sep 8, 2026 · @dylan.page archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post accurately reports on a recent investigation by the YouTube channel Gamers Nexus, which found that LG Smart TVs collect extensive user data, including scanning local networks for connected devices and potentially recording audio even …
- The video is a compilation of images and animated content related to the COVID-19 pandemi… — Mostly true 75/100tiktok · Sep 8, 2026 · @ale111568 archive · view post ↗
The video is a compilation of images and animated content related to the COVID-19 pandemic. It accurately shows Joe Biden receiving a COVID-19 vaccine, an event that occurred multiple times, including in 2021 and 2022. The video also features imagery…
- The TikTok post accurately states that old Kirby vacuum cleaners were built with full met… — Mixed 50/100tiktok · Sep 7, 2026 · @untoldearthfacts archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post accurately states that old Kirby vacuum cleaners were built with full metal bodies and were highly durable, often lasting for decades. However, the implication that they were discontinued for being too good is misleading, as The Kirby…
- The post asserts that Oreo cookies can cause cancer, a claim that is misleading. While so… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Sep 6, 2026 · @isabelladandi_max archive · view post ↗
The post asserts that Oreo cookies can cause cancer, a claim that is misleading. While some ingredients in Oreos, such as high-fructose corn syrup and certain oils, have been associated with health risks when consumed in large quantities, there is no…
- The post accurately reports that Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a recent interview with Isr… — Mixed 59/100tiktok · Sep 6, 2026 · @nedcapoeira1 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately reports that Benjamin Netanyahu stated in a recent interview with Israeli TV network Channel 14 that he spent "close to 1,000 hours on American television" and used his "intimate knowledge" of U.S. leaders to bring the United Stat…
- The post misleadingly frames satirical content from "The Simpsons" as serious predictions… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Sep 6, 2026 · @pinger029 archive · view post ↗
The post misleadingly frames satirical content from "The Simpsons" as serious predictions of future events, such as an "Ivanka 2028" presidency and a "Great Blackout." This sensationalized narrative is used to promote a BLAVOR ENERGY solar power bank…
- The post accurately states that Tatsu is a flying coaster located at Six Flags Magic Moun… — Verified 95/100tiktok · Sep 6, 2026 · @duij70 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Tatsu is a flying coaster located at Six Flags Magic Mountain in California. It was indeed one of the tallest, fastest, and longest flying coasters in the world upon its opening, reaching speeds of 62 mph. The coaster …
- The post claims that scientists have confirmed multiplayer dreaming is coming and that co… — Mixed 59/100tiktok · Sep 6, 2026 · @tw1st515 archive · view post ↗
The post claims that scientists have confirmed multiplayer dreaming is coming and that communication in dreams is possible through REMspace inc. While REMspace inc. is a legitimate startup founded in 2023 that conducts research on lucid dreaming and …
- The post claims Iran bombed nine U.S. military bases with zero response from Trump. While… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Sep 5, 2026 · @legitimatetargetsclips archive · view post ↗
The post claims Iran bombed nine U.S. military bases with zero response from Trump. While Iran has indeed conducted strikes against U.S. military positions in the region, news reports indicate attacks on multiple bases in various countries, not speci…
- The video is an openly stylized/animated piece, not real footage — what's graded here is… — Misleading 35/100tiktok · Sep 5, 2026 · @usa.top.list archive · view post ↗
The video is an openly stylized/animated piece, not real footage — what's graded here is what the post actually says. The TikTok post claims to identify the most cancer-causing burger chains in the U.S., ranking McDonald's as number one and suggestin…
- The post accurately conveys that Carlos Tevez is organizing a farewell match at La Bombon… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 5, 2026 · @patitobostero12 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately conveys that Carlos Tevez is organizing a farewell match at La Bombonera in December 2026 and plans to invite Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. This information is confirmed by 3 sources including Bolavip and Goal.com. The video…
- The TikTok post features a video of a young girl speaking, overlaid with the text "My son… — Mixed 45/100tiktok · Sep 4, 2026 · @edubs1818 archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post features a video of a young girl speaking, overlaid with the text "My son, we were not created for happiness." The video attributes this quote to an "Official Fatah Facebook page" from November 22, 2019. While Palestinian Media Watch …
- The video is an openly stylized/animated piece, not real footage — what's graded here is… — False 10/100tiktok · Sep 4, 2026 · @whispertalesss archive · view post ↗
The video is an openly stylized/animated piece, not real footage — what's graded here is what the post actually says. The post claims that a "real life Homer Simpson" named Barry Mcdonut, whose wife was Marge Muffinton, vanished in 1968 after reporti…
- The post accurately states that Blood Strike is celebrating its 2.5-year anniversary in S… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Sep 1, 2026 · @samtrophy_566bloodstike archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that Blood Strike is celebrating its 2.5-year anniversary in September 2026 and will be offering a free melee weapon, including a Claymore. This information reported by official Blood Strike social media and gaming news out…
- The TikTok post advertises a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment for rent in Los Angeles, CA,… — Misleading 25/100tiktok · Aug 30, 2026 · @blake_stewart1 archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post advertises a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartment for rent in Los Angeles, CA, for $1,700. However, current market data for 2026 indicates that the average rent for a 2-bedroom apartment in Los Angeles ranges from approximately $2,367 to o…
- 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 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 post accurately states that hotel room kettles are often used for washing clothes or… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Aug 29, 2026 · @animal3d4 archive · view post ↗
The post accurately states that hotel room kettles are often used for washing clothes or heating food, and that TV remotes are frequently among the dirtiest items, potentially carrying bacteria like E. Coli and Staph. These claims are confirmed by 5 …
- The post accurately attributes statements to Gabriel Attal regarding the "correctif acadé… — Mostly true 65/100tiktok · Aug 28, 2026 · @la_bricque archive · view post ↗
The post accurately attributes statements to Gabriel Attal regarding the "correctif académique," an academic corrective that artificially inflated student grades for the brevet and baccalaureate. Attal indeed described this practice as "trucage" and …
- The TikTok post from @bfmtv accurately depicts a real event where two men rescued a woman… — Verified 90/100tiktok · Aug 28, 2026 · @bfmtv archive · view post ↗
The TikTok post from @bfmtv accurately depicts a real event where two men rescued a woman during a violent storm in Alfortville, Val-de-Marne, on Thursday, August 27, 2026. News reports from 4 major outlets confirm the occurrence of severe storms in …
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