October 16, 2024 If you run a Facebook page, you have most likely received a message stating that unless you take the necessary action your page will be deleted. These messages are fake. Sometimes, this is obvious – the page/profile by which the message was sent might have an obscure name, or its photo might […]
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A beautiful photo of a lush, green Malta seemed too good to be true
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A similar video of Robert Abela was also shared in recent days
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Posts featuring the “Pregnant Ken” appeared on social media as the Greek parliament began debating the bill on February 5.
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The video is the latest in a long line of similar scams
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The Ukrainian leader, who used to work as an actor, is regularly targeted on social media in posts that try to ridicule or slander him. Many of these false posts repeat unsubstantiated pro-Kremlin claims that have flooded social media since Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022.
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The year was marked by fears over AI, but there was plenty more misinformation closer to home
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This is the latest in a line of scams showing in-depth knowledge of local issues and personalities
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October 30, 2023 Since the start of an intense bombing campaign by Israel on the Gaza Strip in retaliation for the unprecedented attack by the Palestinian militant group Hamas on October 7, there have been numerous demonstrations in various countries related to the conflict. In this context, an image has spread on social media claiming
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The renewed fighting has brought about a wave of misinformation from both sides
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