Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The tragic crash of Air India flight AI171 on 12 June 2025 in Ahmedabad left the nation in deep mourning. In the days that followed, social media was flooded with images and videos claiming to show scenes from inside the aircraft just moments before the disaster. To separate fact from […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A claim about a new fine for drunk driving has been circulating widely on social media, and we at Factcrescendo have fact-checked its accuracy. Social Media Posts : A Facebook post has been circulating claiming that starting today, anyone caught driving under the influence will face a fine of five […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media users are frequently exposed to posts promoting investment schemes that promise extraordinary returns—often featuring well-known public figures. But do these schemes actually deliver what they claim? Factcrescendo investigated the truth behind these viral posts. Social Media Posts : A video currently circulating on social media shows President Anura […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel News that former Minister Basil Rajapaksa had failed to appear before the Matara Magistrate’s Court on May 23rd, citing an accident involving a fall from a chair, created quite a stir among social media users. As a result, a photo purported to be a recent image of Basil Rajapaksa in […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A video of group of employees of the Sri Lanka Rupawahini Corporation hooting and engaging in a protest has been widely circulated on social media since 21st. Many people were curious about to whom this protest was directed at, and misleading comments about this video were circulatiing, so we decided […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Below is our investigation into a misleading post circulated on social media stating that schools will be given holidays for the local government elections. Social Media Posts : Social media posts were circulated stating that all schools would be closed for 3 days from May 5th to May 7th, due […]
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දිනපතා සත්ය කරුණු දැන ගැනීමට අපගේ WhatsApp චැනලයටමෙතනින් එකතුවන්න. A video of a VIP security convoy was widely circulated on social media, indicating that even though the current government has rejected VIP vehicles, they are now receiving VIP security. Below is an investigation we conducted to determine the accuracy of this. Social Media Posts : […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Several advertisements have been going viral lately, claiming that the government offers lifetime financial payments to individuals aged 35 and above. Another viral dubious message claimed that PM Harini Wickremasinghe had mentioned of extremely high return passive income options sponsored by the government. Both these posts however, have several red […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel With the rise of artificial intelligence, deep-fake techniques are increasingly used to create misleading videos to deceive the public. Scammers now use AI-generated videos to impersonate well-known celebrities and business people, making fraudulent financial promises to lure unsuspecting victims. One such case has emerged involving Sri Lankan billionaire businessman Dhammika […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In today’s digital age, misinformation spreads rapidly on social media, often shaping public opinion based on false narratives. Many users unknowingly fall for misleading claims due to a lack of awareness about verifying information. Recently, global discussions about DOGE and USAID funds in the United States have gained significant attention. […]
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