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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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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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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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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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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Kamala Harris is the current Vice President of the United States. Earlier this month, she was officially nominated as the Democratic Presidential Candidate for the upcoming election. Recently, there were widespread claims on social media that photos of her wearing shorts depicted her as a prostitute. These images attracted a lot of attention and reactions […]
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Several advertisements on social media said Samsung Electronics in Cambodia offers big discounts for its smartwatches and earbuds for those who make online orders. Such advertisements have gained much attention and reactions from social media users. However, further investigation has revealed that the advertisements are phishing attacks.
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As the 2024 Olympics unfold in Paris, a lively news item has spread on social media claiming that the American table tennis team, whose members have Chinese-looking faces, defeated the Chinese national team to win a gold medal. This information has been widely circulated in recent days. However, we have found this claim to be […]
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Tesla’s Cybertruck is the world’s first EV truck ever made. Anyway, a widespread social media claim said the vehicle was inspired by the classic car invented by Serbian-born American electrical engineer Nikola Tesla. The claim has been widely shared and has received a lot of engagement from Facebook users. However, upon investigation, we found that […]
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Many advertisements on social media say diabetes can be cured by eating HYPOLY capsules. These advertisements were widely shared on social media. However, after reviewing clarifications from reliable sources, it was found that the ads were false.
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A viral image was circulated on social media with a claim that the world’s leading drink manufacturer Coca-Cola has started producing mini bottles of its drinks targeting a group of short people around the globe. The claim gained widespread attention on social media and received substantial engagement. However, upon further investigation and clarification from the company, it was discovered that the claim was false.
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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 Cambodia is offering significant rewards to hundreds of its customers on the anniversary of its market entry in Cambodia. The announcement has been widely shared and has received a lot […]
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Viral information circulated on social media these days claims that Apple gave away 750 iPhones that cannot be sold on the market due to some scratches on their bodies. This Facebook post is widely shared on social media and attracts a large number of Facebook users to follow this announcement. However, upon an investigation, we […]
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Following a court order for the detention of a gunman responsible for the tragic deaths of a young couple and two others in the Chbar Ampov district last week, a photo displaying the former tycoon standing with his hands cuffed gained wide circulation on social media. The dissemination of the photo on social platforms has […]
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A viral piece of news in Thailand claimed that a girl who destroyed handbags and shoes in a store in Taipei was a Cambodian national pretending to be a Thai citizen. This news was widely shared on social media and sparked much discussion among Cambodian netizens. However, further investigation revealed that the news was false.
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Recently, JBL retailers in Cambodia have announced discounts on many JBL brand products. At the same time, there are advertisements on social media that some JBL products are on sale for up to 60% off. Such advertisements are widely shared on social media. However, we have found that this ad is not real, just a […]
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Recently, news circulating on social media alleged that ABA Bank, one of Cambodia’s major financial institutions, had become bankrupt, prompting customers to withdraw their funds swiftly. The news was widely circulated by Khmer-speaking Facebook users, generating numerous comments and varied reactions. However, after seeking clarifications from reliable sources, it was confirmed that the claim was false.
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As Facebook becomes the hub of online sales and promotions, some promotions on social media said the American tech company Apple launched a big promotion for its AirPods Pro Gen 2 on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the company by clicking on the provided links. However, we found the promotions were false and […]
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Facebook ads are often used to promote fashion and beauty products online. A viral promotion of a breast beauty serum, claiming to have the miracle power of preventing breast cancer in women, has been widely made on social media platforms for the past few years. However, after checking with health agencies and medical experts, we […]
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Dior is one of the world’s most sought-after brands. As it’s an internationally well-recognized product, some Facebook pages claim the company has provided big discounts for different occasions in Cambodia and the region. Then, the claim has been shared many times for several months. However, we discovered the claim was false and the promotion was […]
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