Tag: WhatsApp

Viral WhatsApp Forward About A certain Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Arrest is NOT related to the SL president! 

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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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Beware of WhatsApp Scams: Dialog Issues Warning

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Subscribe to our WhatsApp Channel In recent days, a concerning trend has emerged in Sri Lanka’s digital landscape, with multiple WhatsApp groups operating under the guise of “Dialog Axiata.” These groups purportedly claim to be affiliated with Dialog, presenting themselves as sub-businesses or digital marketing teams of the telecommunications giant. However, these groups are nothing […]

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Hoax Alert: ‘Seismic Waves Card’ Viral Message on WhatsApp Cannot Hack Your Phones

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WhatsApp has become a popular platform for sharing information and connecting with others. However, it is important to be cautious when receiving and forwarding messages, as misinformation can easily spread. Recently, there has been a forwarding message circulating on WhatsApp, warning users about a supposed cyber attack. This message claims that opening a file named […]

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Scam on WhatsApp: Unsolicited International Calls and Text Targeting Users

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Have you received WhatsApp calls and messages from international numbers starting from +62 or +84 or +254? Have they told you they are HR of some company and offered you a lucrative job offer?  If yes, then you are not alone. Recently, a wave of scam calls and texts on WhatsApp targeting users in India […]

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FACT CHECK: WhatsApp will NOT record your calls; Devices will NOT be monitored by the government

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A message is circulating among WhatsApp users which claimed that all WhatsApp calls would be recorded, devices will be monitored, and the government will check your content after you are devices are connected to the Ministry systems. However, our investigation revealed that this is yet another scam message. Social Media Posts: A viral WhatsApp message […]

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Viral message claiming WhatsApp will be chargeable is a Hoax

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Social media is filled with misinformation related to the messaging app WhatsApp after they announced their new privacy policy. Fact Crescendo has debunked such misinformation in the past as well. Amidst this, a WhatsApp message reportedly sent by the “director of WhatsApp”, Varun Pulyani, has been circulating on social media. The message requests users to […]

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NO. WhatsApp is not releasing a video to hack your phone

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Social platforms are an ideal medium to spread hoaxes on internet by often disguising as trusted and reputed sources or websites in order to deceive the average online content consumer. Some hoaxes are spread internationally and keep resurfacing over and over again. In the past few weeks we have observed a growing number of false […]

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Communication Regulations from Government & TRC Notice

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Newly appointed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa assumed duties on 19th of November and appointing some secretaries to key government ministries and commissions was one of his initial tasks. Since these appointments number of posts are being shared about their qualifications, how they would fit into their newly assigned roles. In this backdrop, a message is being […]

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