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Marshall Products Exploited in Social Media Phishing Scams

Recent announcements circulated on social media in the region claimed Marshall products were discounted up to 80% off for those who place online orders. These announcements gained a lot of attention from social media users. However, our investigation proves they were false. SOCIAL MEDIA CLAIM A viral announcement recently claimed that UK-based speaker manufacturer Marshall […]

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AI-Generated Images of Mike Tyson Going Viral on Social Media

As Hurricane Milton approached Florida’s western coast, a viral claim emerged that boxing legend Mike Tyson had announced a fight against the monstrous storm. Accompanying this claim were photos of Tyson in boxing action amid rain and floods. These images went viral, sparking numerous reactions and comments. However, imagery detectors revealed the photos were digitally […]

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 Was this when Justin Bieber left after being with P-Diddy?

While the US rapper P-Diddy’s scandal has garnered significant attention, an old video clip of a young Justin Bieber has resurfaced, misleadingly claiming to be a result of his attendance at P-Diddy’s party. This video has been widely shared on social media, but our investigation reveals that the claim attached to it is misleading. This […]

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False Report Claims Chris Rock Wins Lawsuit Against Will Smith

It’s been over two years since comedian Chris Rock was slapped by actor Will Smith on stage at the Academy Awards. Recently, a claim virally circulated on social media claimed Rock won a lawsuit and received $40 million in damages from Smith. This claim has circulated widely, garnering numerous reactions and comments. However, reviewing reliable […]

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AI-Generated Image Feature a Whale Next to a Large Full Moon

Every year, numerous photos compete for the title of best photograph of the year by National Geographic. Recently, a viral image depicting a whale alongside a super full moon has been claimed to be the winner for 2024. However, the Fact Crescendo team found these photos to be edited and AI-generated. This is about our […]

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Is Kim Jong Un Holding a Huawei Smartphone?

Recent images of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un holding a Huawei smartphone have gone viral, prompting mixed reactions on social media. In a country known for strict control over technology, this image raised questions about the accessibility of modern devices among the elite compared to ordinary citizens. However, after running a Google Reverse Image […]

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Viral Image of Tesla Cybertruck Taxi in Hong Kong Revealed as Edited

Tesla Cybertruck is one of the luxurious electronic vehicles. Yet, a viral photo of a Tesla Cybertruck purportedly operating as a taxi has been widely shared on social media. However, Fact Crescendo has determined that this viral photo is digitally altered. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook user posted a viral photo of a red […]

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Old Gaza Explosion Footage Misleadingly Linked to Recent Events in Lebanon

Recently, a viral video surfaced, claiming to depict the explosion blasts associated with the recent events in Lebanon. However, upon investigation, we discovered that the video is misleading. It features old footage of explosions from Gaza that have been improperly edited and attached to the current events. This is about our investigation of this video […]

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iPhone Explosion from 2021 Cairo Incident, Not Lebanon

The claim regarding iPhones exploding in Lebanon emerged after a series of recent explosions. These incidents involved not only mobile phones but also lithium batteries, biometric identification devices, and other wireless gadgets. As panic spread, misinformation quickly circulated, leading to false claims about random iPhone explosions harming individuals. This is about our investigation of this […]

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Photo Misleadingly Claims Harris Attended Party with Diddy

There have been claims or rumors suggesting that Kamala Harris attended a party with Sean Diddy Combs, but these claims lack credible evidence. Media coverage or social media posts may circulate images or statements, but often these can be misleading or taken out of context. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users […]

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Did Coca-Cola end its partnership with Taylor Swift over her support for Harris?

After Taylor Swift endorsed Harris for the presidential election, numerous claims and fake news have surfaced on social media. One such claim is that Coca-Cola ended its partnership with Swift. This news has been widely shared and circulated by users recently. This is about our investigation of this claim. Social Media Claim Recently, a Facebook […]

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Apple has no plans to remove the Telegram app

A longstanding viral claim alleging that Apple is removing a popular private messaging app from iPhones has once again gained traction across various social media platforms. This rumor has sparked concern among users who rely on the app for secure communication. However, Fact Crescendo has investigated the situation and confirmed that the claim is misleading […]

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Taylor Swift’s “Trump Won” Flag Video Altered

In early 2024, a video circulated showing Taylor Swift at the 2024 Grammy Awards holding a flag with the controversial statement, “Trump Won, Democrats Cheated”. This image sparked considerable attention and debate, given Swift’s prominent public profile and the politically charged nature of the message on the flag. The incident drew reactions from various quarters, […]

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Fake Promotions Exploit G-SHOCK to Mislead Social Media Users

As Facebook is a hub for promoting goods and services, various Facebook announcements have said Japanese watchmaker CASIO offered big discounts for its G-SHOCK watches for those who place orders online. The promotions have been widely circulated on social media platforms, garnering significant attention and reactions from Facebook users since the end of last month. […]

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Has Lionel Messi really signed a two-year contract with KFC?

A social media post claiming Lionel Messi has signed a two-year contract with KFC has sparked widespread speculation and discussion. The image and text suggest a significant endorsement deal between Messi and the fast-food chain. However, fact-checking organizations like Fact Crescendo have deemed this claim misleading, emphasizing the need for careful scrutiny of viral content. […]

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The AstraZeneca jab did not contain Monkeypox

Mpox, previously known as monkeypox, has become a significant global health issue. In the midst of this crisis, a false claim has circulated online, alleging that the recent Mpox outbreak is actually caused by the AstraZeneca vaccine. Such claims have circulated multiple times, provoking a range of reactions and comments from social media users around […]

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Did Netflix donate $7 million to Kamala Harris’s campaign?

As of August 2024, Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential campaign has indeed raised over $480 million, solidifying her status as the likely Democratic presidential nominee. Despite this substantial fundraising achievement, a significant controversy has emerged from misinformation circulating online. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading  This is about […]

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Apple’s event will be held on September 9, 2024

After a long wait for the iPhone 16, various rumors and fake news have circulated on social media. Recently, an invitation poster suggested that Apple will launch the iPhone 16 on September 10, 2024. However, Fact Crescendo have confirmed that this claim and the poster are misleading and not officially released by Apple. This is […]

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Fake Makro Shopping Mall Announcements Deceive Social Media Users

As social media has become an online marketplace for people to trade goods and services, a viral announcement circulating on social media claims that Macro shopping mall across the region is offering significant rewards to hundreds of its customers on the anniversary of its market entry in the bloc. The announcements have been widely shared […]

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Samsung did not end its partnership with the International Olympics Committee

After the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, there were various viral claims circulating, as often happens with major events. One of them is circulating around a major mobile phone brand, Samsung. It says Samsung has ended its partnership and dropped out of $1 billion advertising campaigns with the International Olympics Committee. However, after conducting research […]

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