All posts tagged "Warnings"

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    “National Kill a Pit Bull Day” is a Hoax

    A warning claims that some people are trying to turn October 31 into “National Kill a Pit Bull” Day.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Is Molly a Dangerous New Drug?

    An online warning claims to discusses a new drug known as “Molly”, supposedly a mixture of cocaine, crack, ecstasy, meth, and bath salts. Is this accurate?

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Nails in Cheese in Dog Parks: Real or Hoax?

    Are nails in cheese at dog parks a new trend, as this photo and warning suggest?  Today we look at this warning more closely.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Sticker on Car Window Carjacking Scheme: Real or Hoax?

    An ominous warning states that carjackers are placing stickers or a piece of paper on car windows as a way to lure victims out of their cars and rob them. Is this true?

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Killer Gonorrhea Warning: Real or Fake?

    A warning circulating online states that a new form of gonorrhea “worse than AIDS” has been discovered in Hawaii.

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Are New Black and White Caterpillars Dangerous to Children?

    Are poisonous black and white caterpillars “new to the area” causing allergic reactions to children to who touch them?

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Phone Calls From 375 or 371

    Today we look at warnings regarding phone calls from phone numbers beginning with 375 or 371. These warnings state that calling such numbers back can result in high charges on your phone bill.