Full Fact independently verifies popular posts, images and videos shared on Facebook. We investigate misinformation that circulates in groups and pages, examining the evidence behind health, political and cultural claims.
Our team uses open-source research, data analysis and expert consultation to clarify what’s false or misleading.
Health
Incorrect claims that tumours are part of the body’s healing response to cancer and that biopsies release toxins have been circulating online. Read
Shopping
A Facebook post falsely claims the restaurant chain’s “president” is offering a free meal to those who ‘like’ the post. Read
Shopping
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on sites like Facebook. Read
Crime
The footage was actually taken from an old episode of the TV programme Traffic Cops and shows two boys being arrested on suspicion of theft from a motor vehicle. Read
Shopping
Posts promoting supposed offers that seem too good to be true are very common on Facebook. Read
Politics
Videos claiming this have been shared on social media recently, but they feature inauthentic audio of Sir Keir Starmer. Read
Shopping
A video shared widely online falsely claims that a new policy of ‘no ID no food’ will be coming to UK supermarkets this month. Read
Politics
A viral video claims people who sit too long on a public bench in parts of the UK will be fined £5, but there’s no evidence this is happening. Read
Shopping
We see false offers like this circulating on Facebook often. Argos has confirmed it isn’t real. Read
It’s been banned in the overseas territory of New Caledonia, amid recent riots, but not on personal devices elsewhere. Read
