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Sources American News americannews.com Defunct Published a false story claiming actor Denzel Washington endorsed Donald Trump for U.S. president. The fictional headline led to thousands of people sharing it on Facebook, a prominent example of fake news spreading on the social network prior to the 2016 presidential election. [11] [12] [13] [14]
• Fake email addresses - Malicious actors sometimes send from email addresses made to look like an official email address but in fact is missing a letter(s), misspelled, replaces a letter with a lookalike number (e.g. “O” and “0”), or originates from free email services that would not be used for official communications.
ABCnews.com.co was a fake news website that "crudely" [25] spoofed legitimate journalistic organization ABC News, but was in reality completely unrelated. The site published only fake stories, usually with a realistic clickbait headline, albeit with story-details containing enough flaws that the "discerning reader would likely notice" it was false.
Gen Digital will pay $82 for each MoneyLion share, a 6.5% premium to MoneyLion's last closing price. Additionally, MoneyLion shareholders will receive one contingent value right per share ...
Fake news website that has published claims about the pilot of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 reappearing, a billionaire wanting to recruit 1,000 women to bear his children, and an Adam Sandler death hoax. [173] [174] [175] LiveMonitor livemonitor.co.za Fake news website in South Africa, per Africa Check, an IFCN signatory. [133] lockerdome.com
Sometimes these emails can contain dangerous viruses or malware that can infect your computer by downloading attached software, screensavers, photos, or offers for free products. Additionally, be wary if you receive unsolicited emails indicating you've won a prize or contest, or asking you to forward a petition or email.
How the scam works: Emergency scams are about a family member or friend in a dire situation. You get a call, email, or social media message from someone claiming to be a distressed family member.
The Epoch Times is one of the U.S.’s most successful and influential conservative news organizations. It’s powered by Falun Gong, a religious group persecuted in China.