Facebook ads are often used to promote fashion and beauty products online. A viral promotion of a breast beauty serum, claiming to have the miracle power of preventing breast cancer in women, has been widely made on social media platforms for the past few years. However, after checking with health agencies and medical experts, we […]
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On May 19, Iranian media reported a fatal helicopter crash in the northwestern region of Azerbaijan, allegedly killing President Ebrahim Raisi of Iran. A video circulated after the incident was claimed to be footage of the helicopter carrying Raisi. Social Media Claims A video is circulating on social media, purportedly showing an accident involving President […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, traffic or vehicle-related offenses are common, and when police apprehend drivers, they often record these incidents and upload the videos to social media. This practice leads to the proliferation of misleading videos, as the context and details of the situations are frequently misrepresented or misunderstood by viewers. […]
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The viral video shows a Kurdish militant shooting down a helicopter in May 2016. It is unrelated to Iran. Ebrahim Raisi and Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and six other passengers and crew were killed in the helicopter crash near the Iranian-Azerbaijan border. Following this incident, many posts and videos are going viral on social media. One such […]
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Recently, a claim has resurfaced on various social media platforms stating that the Uber app now includes a “Walking Buddy” feature. This feature supposedly allows users to request someone to walk with them, similar to how they can request a ride. Social Media Claims Many Facebook users posted a screenshot from the Uber app, including […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Hundreds of retired army soldiers and other individuals are currently involved in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as part of various mercenary groups. In Sri Lanka, there is a growing trend of disseminating misleading information about this situation, contributing to confusion and misunderstanding among the public. Social Media Posts Social media posts […]
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People are often interested in the origins and evolution of various traditions. However, social media posts on these subjects can sometimes be misleading. It is important to approach such information critically and seek out reliable sources to ensure accuracy and depth of understanding. Social Media Posts A recent viral social media post draws attention to […]
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On May 20, 2024, the helicopter crash resulted in the deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian. In the aftermath of this tragedy, numerous images claiming to depict the crash wreckage have been circulating on social media. However, a closer examination reveals that these images are misleading. Social Media Claim The […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sajith Premadasa, the opposition leader of Sri Lanka, has announced his candidacy for the upcoming presidential election scheduled for the end of this year. As the election approaches, there has been a noticeable increase in misleading and false information targeting him on social media. These disinformation campaigns seem to be […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lanka has been steadily recovering from the most severe economic recession in its post-independence era, achieving tangible and relative stability. However, this progress is being undermined by misleading social media campaigns that degrade the country’s efforts and misinform the public about the actual state of recovery. Social Media Posts […]
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