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Hoaxes, Scams, and Rumors in the News: February 20, 2013

Hoaxes, Scams, and Rumors in the News: February 20, 2013

Here is a roundup of today’s top stories involving hoaxes, rumors, and scams as they come across our desk here at Wafflesatnoon. This page will be updated throughout the day.

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Miley Cyrus Claims Pot Pictures Fake
A photo posted on Instagram that allegedly showed Miley Cyrus smoking pot was shot down by the 20-year old celeb, who Tweeted, “I don’t have an Instagram.” The photo included the caption, “High as f—.”

Jesse Jackson Jr. Pleads Guilty
Former Democratic representative Jesse Jackson Jr. pled guilty today to one count of wire and mail fraud. Jackson apparently used $750,000 in campaign funds to buy such items as fur capes and expensive memorabilia.

Filipino Toy Story 4 Hoax
A tweet “confirming” the announcement of a 2015 release date for Toy Story 4 turned out to be nothing but a hoax that spread like wildfire throughout social media in the Philippines. The story began to fall apart when US news sources began to report that it was merely an unconfirmed rumor.

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