Tag: Fake News

No, Venerable Kotuwe Podi Hamuduruwo Has Not Passed Away – The Viral Posts Are False, and Some Are Phishing Scams

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Death hoaxes targeting well-known public figures are among the most emotionally manipulative forms of misinformation online, and they are particularly harmful when directed at religious figures. A series of posts circulated on social media falsely claiming that Venerable Kotuwe Podi Hamuduruwo (Aththaragama Pagnalankara Thero), had passed away. Some of those […]

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No, Content Creator 3Posha Family Has Not Died; A Misleading Video Is Spreading False Claims

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Death hoaxes targeting social media personalities are a recurring and deeply harmful form of misinformation online. When a video began circulating claiming that popular Sri Lankan content creator 3Posha Family had died in a road accident, it spread rapidly, causing distress to followers and flooding the creator with phone calls […]

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Fact Check: Is Rowan Atkinson (Mr. Bean) Dating Mia Khalifa?

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A rumor circulating widely on social media platforms in January 2026 claims that British comedy icon Rowan Atkinson, best known for his role as Mr. Bean, is “quietly dating” outspoken internet personality Mia Khalifa. The claim gained traction through sensational captions and viral images shared across Facebook, Instagram, and X. However, after reviewing the available […]

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

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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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Video Claims to Show Sri Lanka’s Cyclone Ditwah Flood Damage is Misleading

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A viral video circulating on Facebook claims to show heartbreaking scenes from Sri Lanka, with captions stating: “Heartbreaking news from Sri Lanka… 47 lives lost as Cyclone Ditwah strikes.” The clip has been widely shared during ongoing extreme weather updates in the region. However, our investigation found that the compilation does not show Sri Lanka. […]

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CNN Did NOT Report on a “Leaked Chinese Strategy Document” Predicting Western Collapse

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A viral claim circulating on multiple platforms alleges that CNN reported on a leaked Chinese geopolitical strategy document. According to these posts, the document predicts the collapse of the United States and Western Europe by 2050 due to cultural and demographic conflict. It also supposedly states that Chinese leaders regard multiculturalism as “cultural suicide.” However, […]

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Don’t Fall for This AI-Generated Image, Falsely Showing European Leaders Lining Up to Meet Donald Trump

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel Recently, a special meeting was held at the White House between US President Donald Trump and a group of European leaders, including Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, related to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Soon after the meeting, an image went viral, allegedly showing European leaders queuing to meet US President Donald […]

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Unrelated Footage Viral as Assassination Attempt of the Palestinian President!

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The recent unrest in Israel and Palestine has been ongoing for over a month. As the situation continues to escalate, there have been reports of alleged assassination attempts on the President of Palestine in the past week. Social Media Post On November 7th, an extremely graphic video was circulated along with a statement claiming to […]

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