• Reviews
    Seeking Reviews for 7-Keto-DHEA

    7-Keto is a supplement that promises weight loss, muscle growth, memory enhancement, and anti-aging. With such a long list of miraculous claims, we decided it was time to take a closer look. Have you used 7-Keto, also known as 7-Keto-DHEA? We would like to hear from you!

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    The Capri Sun Mold and Worms Warning

    Reports that Capri Sun, the popular children’s drink, has been found to contain mold or worms is a hot news item this week, fueled by a photo which appears to show a moldy cup of juice. What is the truth about this story?

  • Hoaxes & Rumors
    Debunking the McDonald’s “Black Tax” Photo

    An image allegedly shows a McDonald’s restaurant that wanted to charge African-American customers a $1.50 tax for insurance purposes. Is this image real or fake?

  • Current Events
    Applebee’s Tip Fiasco: “I Give God 10%. Why do you get 18%?”

    A waitress in St. Louis was fired by Applebee’s for posting an image of a receipt on which a customer wrote, “I Give God 10%. Why do you get 18%?” The waitress then wrote an op-ed for the Guardian to tell her story and the franchise posted a lengthy response on Facebook.

  • Current Events
    Rumor Mill: Obama Indicted by Federal Court?

    Social media lit up in January 2013 with “news” that President Obama has been indicted by a federal court. We’ll take a look at this rumor and the possibility that it may or may not be real.

  • Reviews
    Seeking Reviews for NuWave PIC – Precision Induction Cooktop

    Have you seen the infomercials for the NuWave PIC – Precision Induction Cooktop? Read our NuWave PIC reviews from editors and readers.

  • How To...
    Spotting Fake Online Profiles

    Fake online profiles are about as old as the internet itself. Over the past several years, with the rising popularity of social media and online dating sites, fake profiles seem more prevalent than ever. High profile events such as the Manti Te’o girlfriend hoax and Catfish: The TV Show only highlight how...

  • How To...
    How To: Reverse Image Searches

    Reverse image searching – that is, searching to see if an image already exists somewhere else online – is not a new concept but many people are still unaware that this technology exists or how to perform such a search. Today we’ll go over a couple of ways to help you find...

  • Reviews
    Seeking Reviews for Muscle Maximizer

    Have you seen ads for a “weird tip” that can make you build muscle fast from the website themusclemaximizer.com? Is there any truth to the hype of this product? Today we’ll give you our take on the product and seek customer reviews.

  • Current Events
    The Fraley vs Facebook Lawsuit and Email

    Did you receive an email about a class action lawsuit against Facebook? There is in fact a real class action lawsuit contacting Facebook users, and we’ll go over some of the highlights here.

  • Spam Files
    Spam Alert: Fake IRS Emails

    As tax season approaches, fake emails claiming to be from the IRS are on the rise. Today we received our first one of the tax season.

  • Scams & Deception
    Rumor: Are Hackers Stealing Facebook Identities?

    Today we look at a warning circulating online that tells of hackers stealing users photos and identities.