Thursday, May 08, 2025

Insight

Mobile Phone Flashlights: Explosion Risk or Myth?

A recent circulating message warns against using mobile phone flashlights near electrical circuit boards, circuit breakers, high-voltage equipment, fuel tanks, or gas tanks, claiming it may cause an explosion. We discovered messages circulating on LINE and Facebook platforms warning translated as: “Do not use mobile phone flashlights to illuminate circuit breakers, high-voltage cutouts, fuel tanks, […]

Scam Alert: “Netflix Update Your Payment Details” Email – How to Recognize and Avoid It

Have you recently received an email claiming your Netflix account needs an urgent payment details update? Before clicking any links or entering information, take a closer look. Scammers have crafted clever phishing emails that mimic Netflix’s official communication style. They use the “Update Your Payment Details” ploy to trick users into revealing sensitive information. In […]

INTERNATIONAL

Viral Image of Cardinal Robert Sarah in Papal Vestments is AI-generated!

Since Pope Francis passed away, there has been much discussion about who will lead the Catholic Church next. Many global news outlets have mentioned several names as potential frontrunners. Cardinal Robert Sarah from Guinea is among such names, a notable contender, especially among conservative church members.  Several social media posts claim he has already been […]

Viral Picture Comparing Donald Trump’s Inauguration Crowd Sizes in 2017 and 2025 Is Misleading

A viral image circulating on social media claims to compare the crowd sizes at Donald Trump’s 2017 inauguration with his supposed 2025 inauguration. The image, shared widely on platforms like X and Facebook, allegedly shows a stark difference, with the 2025 crowd appearing significantly smaller. Social Media Claims The Telegraph’s X account shared two photos […]

Fact Check: Image of LA house surviving wildfires was created by AI

During ongoing Los Angeles wildfires, a viral image circulated showing a lone house standing unburned among burned-down homes in the surrounding area. The image was shared with claims that it captured the aftermath of these wildfires. Social Media Posts Social media users widely shared the image of the house, claiming it showed the aftermath of […]