Hunter Biden laptop scandal: a fact-check | verifythis.com
WEBSep 18, 2023 · In an interview with VERIFY, Mac Isaac said that in April of 2019, Hunter Biden brought in a liquid-damaged laptop for data recovery. Mac Isaac said he was transferring files from the laptop to an external hard drive when he saw compromising materials. “I realized that there was a lot of sensitive …
How to identify fake text message scams | verifythis.com
WEBMar 24, 2022 · AT&T. Amazon. Rexxfield, a cyber investigation services company. Here are five things to look for to determine if a text message is real or fake: Phony phone number: Scammers often try to impersonate well-known companies or the government in text message scams, but they’ll use a phony phone number. The scam text …
5 ways to spot a paid survey scam - VERIFYThis.com
WEBOct 4, 2022 · Where to report a paid survey scam. If you or someone you know was the victim of a paid survey scam, you can file a report online with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), or call them at 877-382-4357. You can also report paid survey scams to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center or the BBB’s Scam Tracker.
Extended car warranty calls, notices are scams | verifythis.com
WEBApr 14, 2023 · Car owners — particularly after a new purchase — will sometimes receive calls and notices in the mail warning that the manufacturer's warranty on their car is ending and they need to purchase an extended warranty. That’s the kind of notice one VERIFY reader recently received. Wesley asked us if the “Motor Vehicle Services Notice” he ...
Mpox global health emergency: What to know about virus, …
WEBAug 15, 2024 · Smallpox vaccines can prevent mpox, the CDC and Mayo Clinic say. That’s because smallpox and mpox are “caused by related viruses,” according to the Mayo Clinic. Studies have also shown that smallpox vaccines can help prevent mpox. In September 2023, researchers from Emory University and the …
Beau Biden died of brain cancer after serving in Iraq | verifythis.com
WEBOct 14, 2022 · President Biden’s son, Beau, died from brain cancer in 2015. Biden has attributed his son’s cancer diagnosis to burn pit exposure in Iraq. President Joe Biden speaks before designating the first national monument of his administration at Camp Hale, a World War II era training site, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022, near Leadville, Colo. (AP Photo ...
How to spot a class action settlement email scam - VERIFYThis.com
WEBOct 19, 2023 · Credit: VERIFY. If an emailed class action settlement notice prompts you to click on a suspicious link, that's a red flag. Red flag #5: Suspicious links. “Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment,” the FTC says.
Facebook lottery promotion is a common scam | verifythis.com
WEBAug 22, 2022 · The Better Business Bureau (BBB) frequently receives reports of social media-related lottery scams on its Scam Tracker and says Facebook is cited as the most common social media network involved. “Social media companies generally do not operate a lottery or sweepstakes, and any message saying …
Monthly payments for undocumented immigrants claims are false ...
WEBSep 20, 2023 · A viral post from U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Co.) claims the federal government is giving undocumented immigrant families $2,200 per month. “If you come to this country illegally, you get everything handed to you on a silver platter,” Boebert wrote. “If you're a struggling American citizen, you get nothing.
Yes, convicted felons can run for president even if they can’t vote
WEBMay 30, 2024 · The 14th Amendment states that anyone who held sworn public office and violated their oath to uphold the Constitution by “[engaging] in insurrection or rebellion… or given aid or comfort to the enemies [of the Constitution” is ineligible for any public office unless Congress grants them amnesty with a two-thirds vote of both houses. The amendment was passed at the close of the Civil War ...