Category: Misleading
Is it a photo of 85 IRGC Navy fast attack craft detaining in the Strait of Hormuz?
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Since early 2026, conflict in the Middle East has disrupted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Amidst this situation, misleading information has also circulated online. Presented below is our fact-check of a satellite image claimed to have been taken in the Strait of Hormuz. Social Media Posts: A social media […]
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China Has Not Completely “Removed Israel” From Its Maps
A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that China has removed the name “Israel” from its digital maps. The claim gained major attention during the Israel-Hamas war in late 2023 and has resurfaced repeatedly in 2026. However, after reviewing official Chinese government statements, commercial mapping platforms, and multiple international media investigations, we found […]
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Fact Check: No “Italian Enzyme” Has Been Proven to Dissolve Arterial Plaque and Reverse Heart Disease Without Surgery
A claim circulating widely across platforms alleges that an Italian scientist has discovered an enzyme capable of clearing arterial plaque and reversing heart disease without the need for surgery. These posts often present the claim as a major medical breakthrough. However, after reviewing scientific literature, clinical trial data, and credible medical sources, we found this […]
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Did the SJB publish AI photos to show people who weren’t at the May Day rally?
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The May Day rallies were a major political feature of the International Workers’ Day celebrations. Our fact-finding analysis, set out below, assesses the accuracy of several misleading claims concerning the events organized by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Social Media Posts: Claim 1: A video circulating on Facebook alleged that […]
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No, Russia Has Not Announced Yuan Pricing for All Future Oil and Gas Deals With Europe
A claim circulating widely on platforms alleges that Russia has officially announced that all future oil and gas deals with Europe will be priced in Chinese yuan. The claim is often framed as a major geopolitical shift away from Western currencies and presented as breaking news. However we found this claim to be misleading. Social […]
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Misleading Posts Falsely Claim Dr. Gomika has Found a Complete Cure for Cancer!
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Cancer is a group of diseases linked to the abnormal growth of cells, which have the ability to invade or spread to other parts of the body. Around the world, a large number of people are affected by cancer. So far, there is no treatment that can completely cure cancer […]
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Fact Check: Misleading Claims Suggest Personalized Vehicle Number Plates Are Coming Soon
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media posts were shared claiming that vehicle owners can obtain number plates displaying the owner’s name. We at Factcrescendo decided to look into the accuracy of this claim. Social Media Posts: A post claiming “number plates displaying the owner’s name coming soon” was circulated on social media, including by […]
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Misleading claim circulates about the Katunayake Airport monk drug bust
Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The dissemination of misleading information relating to incidents of significant public interest has become a common occurrence on social media platforms. Presented below is a fact-checking analysis conducted by us in relation to one such misleading claim circulated concerning the recent arrest of a […]
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Indonesia has not announced fees for ships transiting the Strait of Malacca
A claim circulating on social media platforms alleges that Indonesia has announced a plan to impose fees on ships transiting the Strait of Malacca, one of the world’s most important maritime routes. However, our fact-check shows that the claim is misleading: while an Indonesian minister floated the idea, the government later clarified that no such […]
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