A viral video depicting snow falling in Saudi Arabia claims it to be a rare phenomenon in the country. Saudi Arabia is a country which is known for its deserts, high temperatures, and dry weather. Therefore, thousands of social media users shared these scenes, assuming to be a rare phenomenon. However, Factcrescendo Team found that […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp සමුහයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. Fake messages, gifts, and scams are not new to Sri Lankan social media users. However, despite being constantly warned, people still fall prey to these frequent scams disguised alongside attractive offers. This is our investigation regarding such a scam targeting the Commercial Bank of Sri Lanka. […]
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Due to the intensifying economic crisis in Sri Lanka, many are looking at the prospects of migrating and working in a foreign country. Middle easter destinations are also one of the preferred places. Within this background, there is a viral WhatsApp forward warning from the United Nations regarding the middle east region and saying the […]
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Dogs are considered loyal pets who often form a close bond with their master. There are many legacies about the friendship between dogs and humans. However, some of those stories are not true. This is our investigation of such a fabricated story. Social Media Posts Social media posts based on an image try to convince […]
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Everyone knows February 14 is Lovers` Day. However, social media posts went viral among Sri Lanka users, stating that the Buddhist Flag was also introduced on 14th February way back in 1885. Hence, these posts highlighted how the Buddhist communities worldwide should give significance to February 14. Factcrescendo Team looked at the facts behind these […]
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Kasippu, a locally produced illicit alcoholic beverage in Sri Lanka, has been gaining popularity, especially in regional parts of the island, as liquor prices have risen considerably over the past few months. And with increased taxes, the trend is set to increase. Within such a background, specific social media posts suggest that cans of “kasippu” […]
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In one of the deadliest earthquakes recently experienced in Turkey & neighboring Syria, the massive damages have accounted for as many as 15,000 lives with many thousands of injuries, leaving a number of buildings flattened to the ground. Despite harsh weather conditions, relief teams continue scanning the earthquake-hit area for survivors. As the entire world […]
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As we are all aware, Africa is blessed with mineral resources. But have you ever heard about the rocks which store and produce electricity? A video circulating in social media stating that the video depicts the electrically charged pieces of rocks found in Congo in January 2023 illuminates a bulb. And they claim it as […]
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There are many online competitions and promotions, and we notice social media promotions for laptops, etc., especially targeting students. But unfortunately, there are many online scams in the guise of such promotions. This is our investigation related to such an online scam for free laptop giveaways for students. Social Media Posts We noticed viral messages […]
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A video went viral on social media claiming to be the vehicle convoy of President Ranil participating in a pre-Independence Day celebration in Kandy. These posts were shared with mixed reactions, and the Factcrescendo team’s investigation found these video posts to be miscaptioned. Social Media Posts This clip was shared among Facebook users titled “King […]
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