Videos and images claiming to show Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dancing have been widely shared online during the Russia-Ukraine war. However, our fact-checking confirms that these are deepfake creations, digitally altering someone else’s body to appear as Zelenskyy. Social Media Claim A Facebook video purportedly shows that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is dressed as a […]
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Right after the US President, Joe Biden, announced he was dropping out of the presidential race after mounting calls from some Democrats for him to end his reelection bid, a video of him cursing his critics after announcing he would not seek reelection has been posted and widely spread on social media platforms, including X. […]
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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Social media platforms have recently been flooded with videos allegedly featuring renowned personalities like cricket players Virat Kohli and Angelo Mathews promoting various gaming and casino apps. These videos, often accompanied by alluring captions, are designed to entice unsuspecting users into downloading and engaging with these apps. However, a closer […]
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The spread of misinformation about the conflict between Israel and Palestine on social media is a concerning issue. False stories and distorted information tend to spread quickly, leading to misunderstandings. Recently, a video claiming to feature Bella Hadid, a world-famous supermodel of Palestinian-Dutch descent, expressing support for the people of Israel circulated on social media. […]
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Imagine, you receive a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. The sender is someone claiming to be your colleague or friend in dire need of financial help. What would you do? How would you respond? How would you know they are what they claim to be? Perhaps you would video call them to confirm their […]
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