Hoaxes
Hoax post claims couple is on the run in Prestbury after killing a child
Cheshire Constabulary told Full Fact the claim is not true. Read
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Social media
Fact checks of content undertaken as part of Full Fact’s work on the Third Party Fact Checking Programme with Facebook
Politics
New mayor of Rotherham can speak English, contrary to online claims
Social media posts are sharing screenshots of an article claiming Rotherham’s new mayor can’t speak English, but she was born in Sheffield and speaks English fluently. Read
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Shopping
No, Lego is not giving away ‘mystery boxes’ to people who fill in a survey
A spokesperson for the toymaker confirmed that this is not a genuine offer. Read
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Hoaxes
Series of posts supposedly looking for missing pets are hoaxes
The same image has been posted in different Facebook groups, with claims a pair of dogs are being sought in various locations across the UK. Read
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Shopping
No, Tesco is not giving away ‘free food boxes’ to celebrate its birthday
Social media posts have falsely claimed Facebook users could receive £50 of free food by clicking ‘like’. Read
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Hoaxes
Hoax posts about lost cremation ashes circulate on Facebook
Similar posts have been shared in at least 20 different community groups, claiming a necklace containing ashes has been found in various locations across the UK. Read
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Shopping
No, Argos is not ‘giving away’ laptops to the over-40s
A spokesperson for the retailer has confirmed a Facebook post claiming Argos is offering laptops to the over-40s for £4.95 is not a genuine offer. Read
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Hoaxes
Posts claiming a couple is ‘on the run’ after the death of an 8-month-old baby are hoaxes
The mugshots accompanying the Facebook posts were first released by US police in 2021. Read
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Politics
No evidence Rachel Reeves is introducing a ‘window tax’
The Treasury has said claims on social media that the Chancellor is set to introduce a window tax on privately owned homes are “misinformation”. Read
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Hoaxes
Facebook reports of a young boy abandoned in Lancashire and West Yorkshire are hoaxes
Police forces for both areas don’t recognise claims on Facebook that a boy aged around seven was found by a roadside and taken to a police station. Read
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