Category: Misleading

Viral Video Claiming ‘Leaked Footage’ of Israeli Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Is Misleading

Cielito WangLeave a Comment on Viral Video Claiming ‘Leaked Footage’ of Israeli Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites Is Misleading

A viral montage circulating across social media platforms claims to show leaked CCTV footage from inside Iranian military and nuclear facilities during Israeli airstrikes. Many users believed it to be authentic amid renewed discussion of Iran–Israel tensions. However, our investigation finds the claim is mostly false. Social Media Posts Several accounts on Facebook reshared versions […]

Continue Reading

The photos shared showing the Gampola bodies are NOT AI-generated!

Pavithra SandamaliLeave a Comment on The photos shared showing the Gampola bodies are NOT AI-generated!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Following the disaster caused across Sri Lanka due to Cyclone Ditva, the number of disaster-related deaths has risen to 465 as of today (02). Another 366 individuals remain missing, while search, rescue, and recovery operations are continuing without interruption. During this situation, photographs of bodies discovered after the disaster have […]

Continue Reading

A misleading social media post regarding a statement by the Opposition Leader, Sajith Premadasa.

Fact Crescendo Team

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Mainstream media outlets also misleadingly report news. This often takes place due to the headlines used for the news articles, videos, and posts. This is a fact-check of a series of social media posts that have been shared misleadingly. Social Media Posts : A social media post was published stating […]

Continue Reading

No Massive Fire at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on Late November 2025, Viral Video Shows Old October Incident

Cielito WangLeave a Comment on No Massive Fire at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on Late November 2025, Viral Video Shows Old October Incident

A viral video circulating with the claim that a “massive fire” broke out at Singapore’s Marina Gardens on November 27, 2025. The circulating footage shows flames near what appears to be the Marina Bay Sands (MBS) towers, prompting panic and speculation. However,our investigation finds the claim misleading. Social Media Posts Social media accounts shared a […]

Continue Reading

Misleading photos, claiming that alcohol was brought to the 21st rally

Fact Crescendo TeamLeave a Comment on Misleading photos, claiming that alcohol was brought to the 21st rally

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Misleading information is being widely spread about politically significant events and dates for political gain. This is an investigation we did on such a post published regarding the Nugegoda rally held on the 21st. Social Media Posts : A Facebook post was published claiming to be a photo of alcohol […]

Continue Reading

The viral claim saying Pakistan gave VVIP security to the Sri Lankan cricket team is based on an old video!

Pavithra SandamaliLeave a Comment on The viral claim saying Pakistan gave VVIP security to the Sri Lankan cricket team is based on an old video!

Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Mainstream media outlets in Sri Lanka, as well as international media, sometimes tend to mislead audiences by reporting without proper verification. We investigated a video purportedly showing Pakistan providing high-level security to the Sri Lankan cricket team. Let’s look at the viral clip first. Social Media Posts: A video circulated […]

Continue Reading

Misleading Images Used in Bridge Collapse in China Claims

Cielito WangLeave a Comment on Misleading Images Used in Bridge Collapse in China Claims

On 11 November 2025, the Hongqi Bridge in Sichuan Province partially collapsed. The 700-metre bridge drew worldwide attention on social media. However, many posts incorrectly use images of an unrelated bridge, the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge, creating confusion about which structure actually failed. Social Media Posts Posts on multiple social media platforms show a photograph […]

Continue Reading