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VERIFYING 6 kinds of social media scams

Scams

No, zinc supplements are not proven to prevent or treat colds

Health

No, UnitedHealthcare didn’t post a job listing for a new CEO the day after Brian Thompson’s death

Business

Yes, it's illegal to take pictures of a movie at the theaters

Courts

What we can VERIFY about Trump's presidential salary donations

Donald Trump

No, presidential pardons cannot be revoked once finalized

Crime

Yes, it is taking longer to confirm presidential Cabinet nominees now than in the past

Gigafact

No, six states are not banning the sale of RVs in 2025

Business

VERIFYING photos claiming to show South Korea protests against martial law

World

Poinsettias’ danger to pets has long been overblown

Holiday

Yes, Trump will have the authority to pardon Jan. 6 rioters

Courts

What we can VERIFY about the ‘TikTok ban’ bill

Government

No, adding sugar to Christmas tree water won’t help keep it fresh

Holiday

Yes, leaving faucets dripping during freezing weather can help prevent pipes from bursting

Weather

No, The Heritage Foundation’s director of finance doesn’t own Hobby Lobby

National

Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven’t actually been charged with

Government

Yes, Trump’s proposed tariffs would raise costs for Americans

Donald Trump

No, the Disney Channel isn’t shutting down in the U.S.

Pop Culture

What we can VERIFY about Enron’s return to the internet

National

Yes, artificial Christmas trees can trigger allergies

Holiday

No, California didn’t pass a law requiring new vehicles be equipped with speed limiters

Government

Yes, your tongue can get stuck if you lick a frozen metal pole

Science

There is no evidence that Wayfair was ever involved in child trafficking

National

5 tips to avoid online shopping scams: VERIFY Fact Sheet

Scams