Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, there has been a rise in social media posts spreading false information about famous individuals like Elon Musk, often using their names and images for scams. For example, fake Facebook accounts have impersonated Musk, promising cryptocurrency giveaways in exchange for a small initial investment, while deceptive Facebook and Instagram […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Sri Lankan scientists are making significant contributions in various countries and prestigious institutions like NASA. However, their achievements are sometimes overshadowed by misleading social media posts that spread false information about their activities. Social Media Posts Social media posts are claiming that Sri Lankan scientist Piyumi Wijesekera is joining a […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel The long-standing issue of a debate between opposition leader Sajith Premadasa of the SJB and Anura Kumara of NPP has generated considerable discussion in Sri Lanka. Despite months of negotiations, no debate has taken place, with the SJB proposing an initial debate between economic committees and the NPP favoring a […]
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In the age of social media, misinformation can spread rapidly and widely. A recent example of this involves a video that has been circulating on various platforms. This video purportedly shows Israelis cheering as the Temple Mount was set on fire. Social Media Posts On June 2nd, a Facebook user shared a video with the […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Using famous public figure names in a misleading manner is a common tactic on social media, and even mainstream media sometimes engages in this practice, especially close to key elections. Such misleading reports and posts often target prominent figures, including two leading politicians, distorting facts to influence public perception and […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the recent meeting between Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Elon Musk in Bali, Indonesia, numerous discussions and social media posts have emerged. However, some of these social media posts contain false information. Social Media Posts Recently, a series of social media posts emerged claiming that Elon Musk said […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel A few years ago, Sri Lanka was shaken by a series of gas cylinder explosions, a terrifying event that brought the safety of gas cylinders to the forefront. This incident triggered a flurry of discussions and debates about safety protocols and standards. However, amidst this, some social media posts about […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In Sri Lanka, the commercial plantation industry and related investments suffer from inadequate regulation, leading to numerous challenges, including fraud. This regulatory gap has resulted in a proliferation of misleading content on social media and numerous scams, tarnishing the industry’s reputation. Consequently, even legitimate companies often find themselves wrongly accused […]
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Some individuals engage in unconventional behaviours, such as dressing up as animals or adopting other unique habits. When these actions are shared on social media, they often get misrepresented or taken out of context, leading to misunderstandings and misinterpretations among viewer Social Media Posts Recently, social media has been buzzing with images and videos claiming […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with Elon Musk in Bali, Indonesia, while attending an international summit. Following this meeting, there has been a surge of social media content discussing Elon Musk’s Starlink service and the potential for its introduction to Sri Lanka. However, much of this information is misleading, with […]
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