Viral Claims that China and Japan Have Banned Israeli Tourists is False

A claim circulating widely on social media platforms alleges that China and Japan have “officially banned all Israeli tourists” from entering their countries. The posts often use urgent language such as “BREAKING” or “officially closes its doors,” implying the existence of formal government decisions or legal measures. However, after reviewing, we found this claim to […]

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2025 Misinformation Recap: The Year’s Most Viral False Claims

Throughout 2025, misinformation spread rapidly across digital platforms, affecting health, consumer products, and technology. This recap documents the year’s most significant viral falsehoods, from fabricated celebrity news and AI-generated videos to misleading health claims and false product warnings. As content becomes more sophisticated, understanding and identifying misinformation has become essential for navigating our digital information […]

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Viral Image of Maduro’s Arrest Is AI-Generated, Capture Is Real

In early January 2026, reports emerged that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, were captured by U.S. forces during a military operation and transported to the United States to face federal charges, including narco-terrorism. This event triggered intense global interest and widespread online discussion. Alongside credible news coverage, a surge of misinformation […]

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False: No Mauritanian Hajj Pilgrims’ Plane Crashed Near Red Sea

A concerning news has been spreading across social media platforms, claiming a tragic plane crash involving Mauritanian Hajj pilgrims near the Red Sea. This viral story, which alleged the deaths of over 200 pilgrims, has caused unnecessary anxiety among communities. Social Media Posts A viral claim has been spreading widely on social media stating that […]

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Does KFC Have a Free Refill Policy for Chicken Buckets? Find out the facts…

A video claim that originated in TikTok over a year ago and related to a purported bizarre KFC refill policy has once again started going viral among social media users. Naturally, this video sparked massive interest among netizens around the world. Let’s look at the original claim in detail. Social Media Claim A widely shared […]

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Fact-Check: Is the ‘Dark Zuckerberg’ a Real Person or an AI Creation?

A captivating image has taken social media by storm, garnering multiple million views. In this intriguing snapshot, a black man bears an uncanny resemblance to none other than Mark Zuckerberg, the co-founder and CEO of Facebook and Meta. But is this mysterious doppelgänger a real person, or is there more to the story? Let’s explore […]

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Fact-checking the Viral Ad for Vietnamese Brides: A Shocking Reality

A photograph circulating on social media has captured the attention of millions. The image shows an advertisement allegedly offering Vietnamese wives for sale, sparking outrage and concern due to its shocking nature. Fact Crescendo has decided to investigate this matter further. Social Media Claim The viral image in question, found on Twitter, depicts a newspaper […]

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Fake Photo: Putin Did NOT Kneel Before Xi Jinping

Last week, the world’s attention was focused on the highly anticipated visit of Xi Jinping, the President of China, to Russia. The visit was seen as an opportunity for friendly cooperation between China and Russia. News about the world’s potential political direction from this event was widespread (Read about this global-impact meeting here). Amidst this news, […]

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Checking a TikTok Viral Claim: Does KFC Have a Free Refill Policy for Chicken Buckets?

TikTok is a social media platform that has exploded in popularity over the past few years, with over one billion active users as of 2022. However, with such a massive user base, it’s no surprise that fake claims and misinformation can spread quickly. One recent example is a TikTok video that claimed KFC has a […]

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