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, […]
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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 […]
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In recent years, people have been looking for new ways to solve energy problems around the world. One interesting idea that’s been shared a lot on social media is about a group of Nigerian girls who reportedly invented a generator that runs on urine. This story has gotten a lot of attention because it shows […]
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Vaseline, the widely recognized petroleum jelly, has an interesting history. But did its inventor, Robert Chesebrough, really consume a spoonful of it daily? And did he demonstrate its wound-healing properties by burning his skin? Let’s delve into the truth. Social Media Claims Recently, a Facebook user shared a message claiming that Robert Augustus Chesebrough, the […]
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Recently, a video has been circulating online, warning about fake fish meat reportedly made from plastic in the market. This video has garnered widespread distribution. Social Media Claims We received a user request via our fact-checking LINE channel regarding a video that claims fish meat is made from plastic. This video has been widely circulated […]
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Earlier this week, a video of a giant squid being caught garnered over six million views on X Platform (formerly Twitter). The video, accompanied by claims that it’s an ominous sign of environmental change, went viral. Social Media Claim A user on X posted a video of a fishing boat trying to catch a giant […]
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Scoliosis is a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, affecting numerous individuals globally. A common belief is that carrying heavy backpacks or shoulder bags can lead to scoliosis. This common belief has been causing worry among students, workers, and people who often carry heavy bags or heavy items. Social Media Claim Recently, […]
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On International Women’s Day, we’re focusing on the issue of misinformation and disinformation that disproportionately affects women. This spread of false information perpetuates harmful stereotypes and hinders progress towards gender equality. What is Gendered Disinformation? Gendered disinformation refers to the deliberate spreading of false or misleading information that targets individuals or groups based on their […]
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In recent years, concerns about electromagnetic fields (EMFs) emitted by electronic devices, particularly mobile phones, have led to the development of various products claiming to shield users from these radiations. One such product is the EMF shield magnet, which promises to reduce exposure to harmful EMF radiation. But do these magnets actually work? Let’s dive […]
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Pop star Taylor Swift is presently engaged in a legal dispute with Jack Sweeney, a university student from the University of Central Florida. The contention arises from Sweeney’s activity of monitoring and publicizing information about the private jet usage of several celebrities, one of whom is Taylor Swift. Who Is Jack Sweeney? Jack Sweeney, a […]
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