On Feb 6, 2023, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leading to destruction and loss of life. The quake sparked an outpouring of support from people worldwide, but also a surge of false information and rumors, such as a video of a flock of birds hovering in the sky, falsely claimed to be […]
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It has been one week since the Turkey-Syria earthquake, and the number of victims is still increasing. Rescue efforts are ongoing. In the aftermath of the event, people around the world have been sharing their support and condolences for the victims of the earthquake. However, amid the outpouring of support, several false images and videos […]
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On February 6, more than 36,000 people were killed, and tens of thousands were injured by the earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria. The event caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, leaving thousands of people without homes. After the earthquake the last Monday, several countries sent rescue teams and rescue dogs to Turkey to assist in […]
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False information about vaccines is a growing problem, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Misinformation about vaccines can spread quickly through social media and other channels, leading to confusion and fear among the public. It is crucial to separate fact from fiction to ensure that people make informed decisions about their health and […]
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Various scammers and criminals use several tactics to defraud individuals and steal their information. As mobile phones are an integral part of most, these devices often get targeted in such planned attacks, which can be in the form of unsolicited calls, texts, voicemails, etc. Hence, many advisory messages get circulated informing the public to beware […]
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It’s been two weeks since the deadly Pokhara plane crash. This was one of the biggest tragedies in Nepal’s aviation history in recent times and left no survivors. As this accident grabbed the entire world’s attention, some social media users wrongly seized the opportunity and created false and misleading content implying it to be the […]
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Home remedies are becoming more popular in the time of the pandemic and even after that. And when the information spreads quickly and comes bite-size, people tend to believe it and share it frequently. Anyway, we often find some information false and misleading. Here, we found another claim with a high number of views and […]
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Cats are one of the most popular pets around the world. They were long domesticated since Ancient Egypt. Ancient Egyptians believed cats would bring good fortunes to their owners. And the belief has spread around the globe and continues until this day. However, some myths might lead to misunderstandings circulating on social media. Claim on […]
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It has been over a week since the tremendous tragic, Napali’s Yeti Airlines plane crashed. According to the news report from India Today, the rescue team has found 71 bodies. At the time of loss, we found fake claims about this tragedy. Social Media Posts There was a viral Facebook video with the caption “Nepal […]
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Cyber scammers are still a prevalent threat in society. Unfortunately, despite many case studies and expert warnings, the number of victims is still increasing. Here we found another kind of scam that is worth watching out for. On January 16th, 2023, many social media users expressed concern about the charging cable usage, as many victims […]
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