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False: Photo shows Hindu actor of film The Kerala Story with her Muslim Husband An Indian actress who defended a controversial film about women joining the Islamic State group has been targeted with a photo falsely shared as her posing with her Muslim husband. The posts criticised Devoleena Bhattacharjee for speaking out in support of "The Kerala Story", which critics have branded anti-Muslim, while herself being married to a Muslim. However, the photo shows Bhattacharjee with a co-star, not her husband. The posts also claim she starred in "The Kerala Story", which is not true. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: 'Himalayan ice hack' supplement leads to weight loss Social media posts claim a supplement based on a "Himalayan ice hack" can lead to weight loss by modifying the body's metabolism. This is false; nutrition experts say there is no evidence supporting the assertions, and few clinical trials have researched the product's ingredients. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: Photo shows Kenyan cult leader’s home After news emerged of a Kenyan religious cult allegedly promising salvation through death by starvation, an image circulated online with a claim that it showed the leader’s home in the country’s coastal city of Mombasa. But the claim is false: the picture shows a mansion in Thousand Oaks, California, formerly owned by retired ice hockey great Wayne Gretzky. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False Claim: Father of five-year-old rape victim protesting outside Indian parliament. A video of a man carrying a small girl while he shouts and waves a poster has been shared in multiple social media posts that falsely claim it shows a father protesting at the Indian parliament after his daughter was raped. But the video has circulated since December 2019 in posts and reports about an opposition party leader protesting about the rising number of violent crimes against women. The politician, Sachin Chaudhary from the Congress party, told AFP he staged the protest with his daughter after a doctor was raped and murdered in Hyderabad in November 2019. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: The New York City subway is running an advertisement featuring Jordan Neely Social media users are claiming the New York City subway displayed a poster using a photo of Jordan Neely, a homeless man who died after he was restrained in a chokehold by a fellow rider in May 2023, to warn passengers against misbehaving. This is false; the photo has been digitally altered, and the Metropolitan Transport Authority (MTA) told AFP no such ad exists. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: List shows Nigerians subject to US visa ban When the US in May announced visa restrictions for Nigerians suspected of undermining recent polls in the West African nation, social media posts began circulating a list claiming to show the names of those allegedly subject to the ban. However, AFP Fact Check found that a US-based Nigerian diaspora group created the list. Moreover, the US State Department confirmed that it does not publicly release the names of individuals targeted by travel curbs. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
Misleading: Pfizer donated millions to Biden's nominee for NIH director Politicians, conservative groups and anti-vaccine advocates claim US President Joe Biden's nominee for director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) received millions of dollars in grants from Pfizer. This is false; some of the posts share an altered version of a White House press release -- and the figures cited online refer to money given to a nonprofit that Monica Bertagnolli previously led, which distributed the funding to different researchers. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: An image shows an explosion at the Pentagon on May 22, 2023 Social media users are claiming an image shows a fiery explosion outside the Pentagon on May 22, 2023. This is false; the Defense Department confirmed to AFP that there was no such attack, and the picture of the supposed blast appears to have been generated using artificial intelligence technology. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: Saudi ruler gifts Ronaldo a golden motorbike A clip has been shared multiple times on social media in Nigeria with a claim that it shows a golden motorcycle given to Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo by the ruler of Saudi Arabia. But this is false: the bike is owned by a Saudi motorcycle enthusiast and was not presented to Ronaldo as a gift. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
False: Canadian passport redesign includes Pride flag Canada redesigned its passport to include colored vertical stripes representing the four seasons, according to federal officials. Social media posts claiming the document was updated to include the LGBTQ Pride flag are false. (Source: Agence France-Presse - AFP)
Fake: Photoshopped image claims Nigerian chef officially declared Guinness world record holder for cooking marathon IN SHORT: Several posts have claimed that chef Hilda Bassey, popularly known as Hilda Baci, has set a new cooking record. However, the image used as evidence is photoshopped – her attempt is yet to be verified. A post circulating on Facebook claims that Nigerian chef Hilda Bassey (Source: Africa Check)
False: A video shows NATO soldiers in Ukraine. A number of social media posts have inaccurately claimed a video shows "NATO soldiers now in Ukraine". The video was actually filmed in Afghanistan in August 2021, and shows military personnel involved in evacuations taking place at an airport in Kabul following the withdrawal of (Source: Full Fact)
False: A "Make England Great Again" quote, which suggests Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have done nothing "to make an Englishman proud" and instead have had "one long moan", comes from Conservative party deputy chair Lee Anderson. A quote some online are claiming is from Conservative party deputy chair Lee Anderson has been shared on Facebook and Twitter . The quote includes the phrase "Make England Great Again", before going on to say: "And I mean England. For far too long we've wasted far too much time o (Source: Full Fact)
The suicide rate is...: The suicide rate is going up. Suicide is the biggest killer of young lives in this country… And the rate is going up. Our mission must be, and will be, to get it down. Sir Keir Starmer, 22 May 2023 . In a speech on healthcare on 22 May, the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that the suicide rate is going up (Source: Full Fact)
False: Elon Musk plans to release "robot wives" later this year. Posts falsely claiming that billionaire Elon Musk plans to release "robot wives" for sale later this year have been shared thousands of times on Facebook. The posts, which have also been shared on Twitter , claim that a company owned by Mr Musk intends to release the human-like r (Source: Full Fact)
False: COVID-19 vaccines administered during pregnancy drove an increase in cases of myocarditis in babies. Between June 2022 and April 2023 in Wales, 10 newborns under 28 days old developed myocarditis associated with infections from enterovirus, some of the most prevalent viruses in the world, according to the World Health Organization and the Welsh minister for health and social services.A WHO spokesperson told PolitiFact that at this stage, there is no reason to believe the increase in myocarditis cases among newborns was linked to COVID-19 vaccines.Health authorities are investigating the situation further, including exploring population immunity and evaluating the pandemic’s impact on how infections circulate. (Source: PolitiFact)
False: A bill in Connecticut that changes the definition for “sexual orientation” would protect “minor attracted persons” from discrimination. Connecticut House Bill 6638 would modernize the definition of "sexual orientation," but it would not protect child sex offenders.Experts on sexual orientation law said that the proposed definition would not protect child sex offenders or people attracted to minors. (Source: PolitiFact)
False: Says a report shows that “Ventilators Killed Nearly ALL COVID Patients” The claim cites a Northwestern University study as evidence that ventilators killed nearly all COVID-19 patients. One of the study’s authors told PolitiFact the claim is inaccurate.The study focused on the effects of ventilator-associated pneumonia and found it was a contributing factor, not a direct cause, of death. (Source: PolitiFact)
False: "La gente que se sube al coche manteniendo las ventanas cerradas inevitablemente aspirará en rápida sucesión excesivas cantidades” de benceno. El benceno es una sustancia química que se utiliza como solvente especialmente en la industria química y en la farmacéutica.Estudios confirman que los interiores de los autos no emanan benceno al estar estacionados en el sol. La American Cancer Society dijo que no tienen estudios que apoyen la declaración del video en Facebook. (Source: PolitiFact)
True: “Just last year,” Miami-Dade Public Schools “had over 14,000 new children, 10,000 of which came from four countries of Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti.” This figure matches data shared in January by Miami-Dade’s superintendent.The number of newly enrolled students from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela for the 2022-23 school year is close to 14,000, nearly double last school year’s number.In total, about 20,000 new immigrant students have enrolled in Miami-Dade this school year — accounting for close to 70% of all of the county’s new enrollees. (Source: PolitiFact)
Pants-Fire: A video shows former President Barack Obama referring to his wife, Michelle as “Michael.” When Obama said "Michael and I," he was referring to the son of former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mike Mullen. (Source: PolitiFact)
False: “Tuck-friendly” bathing suits at Target “are available in kids’ sizes.” As part of its LGBTQ+ Pride collection, Target is selling adult swimwear with "tuck-friendly construction" that has extra crotch coverage to "tuck" private parts. The swimwear is available only in adult sizes, a Target spokesperson told PolitiFact.The swimsuit shown in the video is listed on Target’s website as a "Pride Adult One Piece Colorblock Swimsuit." (Source: PolitiFact)
False: Target store's 2023 Pride collection includes a "tuck-friendly" bathing suit advertised for children. About this rating Target's 2023 Pride collection includes items labeled in stores as "tuck-friendly," but none of these items is available in "kids' sizes" or designed for children. On May 19, 2023, anti-LGBTQ groups and commentators promoted the claim that Target was selling "'t (Source: Snopes)
Labeled Satire: Disney World announced it would replace all American flags with LGBTQ pride flags throughout June 2023. About this rating On May 22, 2023, Mouse Trap News posted a TikTok claiming that Disney World would be replacing American flags with Pride flags throughout June 2023. The post came after Disney canceled plans for a new Florida campus that would have cost $1 billion in the midst o (Source: Snopes)
Miscaptioned: Visual imagery on social media in spring 2023 authentically showed Twitter owner Elon Musk had a robot wife or girlfriend. About this rating In May 2023, claims began to spread on social media platforms that Twitter owner Elon Musk had a robot wife or girlfriend. We first found the claims in a TikTok video posted on May 8, 2023. The video contained three photographs claiming to show Musk kissing or i (Source: Snopes)
False: Kevin McCarthy has called for expelling, prosecuting Adam Schiff for treason "BREAKING: House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has called for the immediate expulsion and possible prosecution of Rep. Adam Schiff for committing crimes of treason against the United States," reads the post. McCarthy has not called for any such action against SchiffNo credible news reports indicate that McCarthy has called for the immediate expulsion or prosecution of Schiff, a California Democrat. Kenneth Mayer, a political science professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, told USA TODAY the claim is “completely fabricated.”“It's nothing but a toxic aspect of social media, where even the most absurd posts can get traction,” Mayer told USA TODAY in an email. It really raises the question about Adam Schiff. USA TODAY reached out to the social media users who shared the claim for comment but did not immediately receive a response. (Source: USA Today)
Altered: Video shows crowd heckling Joe Biden during his granddaughter's graduation “F**k Joe Biden chants at Univ of Pennsylvania on Monday,” reads the text in the post. The profane chant can't be heard in official footage of the University of Pennsylvania's May 15 graduation ceremony. No profane chant in other videos of Bidens at graduation ceremonyThe video shows Biden attending his granddaughter Maisy Biden’s graduation ceremony at the University of Pennsylvania’s Franklin Field. The chant is not present at any point in the video of the ceremony published on the University of Pennsylvania’s 2023 commencement website. Reporters at the graduation ceremony told Reuters and the Associated Press they did not hear any profane chants targeting the president during the event. (Source: USA Today)
False: Goldfish snacks contain dangerously high levels of weed killer linked to cancer "Goldfish crackers contain a dangerously high amount of weed killer, which has been directly linked to cancer," says the man as he holds up a box of Goldfish. The studies cited in the Facebook video did not examine the glyphosate levels in Goldfish. Fact check: UV radiation causes sunburns, skin cancerJames Regan, a spokesperson for Campbell Soup Company, the company that owns Goldfish, told USA TODAY the claim is false. The report by the Environmental Working Group tested the glyphosate levels in 28 oat-based products, while the Public Interest Research Group tested the levels in 20 samples of beer and wine. The Public Interest Research Group study noted that the glyphosate residues found in the beer and wine it tested were below the tolerances set by the EPA. (Source: USA Today)
False: April and May data shows Arctic sea ice isn't declining Arctic sea ice has declined for decadesThe size of the Arctic sea ice extent has declined since the late 1970s, according to National Snow and Ice Data Center data. Fact check: False claim that Arctic, Antarctic ice reached record highsBecause of this and the thinning of lingering old ice, the remaining Arctic sea ice pack is more fragile, the agency reports. The data also appears to roughly match the sea ice extent values shown in the agency's Charctic Interactive Sea Ice Graph tool, which includes data from the Sea Ice Index. The Arctic sea ice extent in April and May has decreased by around 2.5% per decade, according to the Sea Ice Index. Loss of Arctic sea ice exacerbates climate changeThe loss of Arctic sea ice exacerbates climate change because the bright surface of the ice reflects solar energy, which has a cooling effect. (Source: USA Today)
False: Video shows John Cornyn asking Supreme Court to remove Chuck Schumer Video shows Cornyn criticizing Schumer, not asking for his removal from office | Fact checkShow Caption Hide Caption Lawmakers leave 'cordial' White House meeting without debt solution Sen. Chuck Schumer said meeting with Congressional leaders and President Joe Biden on debt ceiling was "much more cordial" as default deadline looms. Claire Hardwick, Associated PressThe claim: Video shows John Cornyn asking Supreme Court to remove Chuck SchumerA May 20 Facebook video (direct link, archive link) shows Texas Sen. John Cornyn, a Republican, giving a speech on the Senate floor. It shows Cornyn briefly criticizing Schumer, the Democratic Senate majority leader, but he makes no mention of any attempt to remove Schumer from office. Cornyn does not mention removing SchumerThe video shows Cornyn speaking on the Senate floor on May 2. But the Texas senator does not mention removing Schumer from office, and there are no credible reports of such an effort. (Source: USA Today)
False: Anabatic Technologies workers celebrated Congress victory in Bengaluru office Against the backdrop of Congress's victory in the Karnataka elections, a clip has gone viral with the claim that it shows employees at an IT company celebrating the results. User @DalviNameet tweeted the video and garnered close to 2000 likes and retweets. The user wrote, "Celebr (Source: Alt News)
False: Visuals and reports of explosion near Pentagon Late in the evening of Monday, May 22, multiple Indian electronic media outlets began to air reports of a presumed explosion near the Pentagon in Washington, United States. While some shared a brief news update on their social media platforms, others telecast in their bulletin an (Source: Alt News)
False: Kid offering prayers in the middle of the road in Karnataka Against the backdrop of the Congress victory in the Karnataka Assembly elections, a video has gone viral on social media platforms showing a young boy offering prayers (namaz) in the middle of a road halting vehicular traffic. A policeman can also be seen in the video diverting c (Source: Alt News)
False: Video shows NATO troops in Ukraine An old video from Afghanistan of a large crowd gathered at the airport runway with several helicopters taking off is being shared with the false claim that it shows the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops landing in Ukraine.NATO is an intergovernmental military allia (Source: BOOM Live)
Misleading: The clock tower in Srinagar is being restored for the G20 meet. The photo of a clock tower from Nepal is being falsely shared as the one in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir which was restored ahead of the G20 meet in the city.Srinagar hosted the G20 delegates for three days, from May 20-22, and the misleading claim is being circulated in this cont (Source: BOOM Live)
False: Video of a man stripping his trousers after the phone in his back pocket exploded after he farted A video is being shared on social media claiming it shows the visuals of a man stripping his trousers after the phone in his back pocket exploded because of his farting. Sharing the video, the post says that the Hydrogen and Methane gases in a human fart can cause a spark and war (Source: Factly)
False: Ghee used in Homes/Yagnas produces Propylene Oxide, which is essential for rain. A social media post claiming that ghee used in Homas/Yagnas produces a chemical compound known as Propylene Oxide, which is supposedly essential for rain, is being shared on social media. This article aims to fact-check this claim by examining the scientific evidence and explorin (Source: Factly)
False: Instances of respect and privileges granted to Engineers in various countries. A post is being shared on social media that highlights certain claims regarding the respect and privileges enjoyed by engineers in different countries. In this article, we will verify the authenticity of these claims.Claim: Instances of respect and privileges granted to Engineers (Source: Factly)
No Such Tweet: Elon Musk Tweeted That "The World Is Flat" No Such TweetDid Elon Musk write that "the world is flat" on Twitter in April 2022? No, that's not true: The viral image of the supposed entry appears to have been digitally altered. Archived versions of Musk's account do not contain such a tweet.The claim appeared in a post publ (Source: Lead Stories)
Not A Cure-All: Black seed oil and thymoquinone can cure cancer diabetes Not A Cure-AllCan black seed oil and one of its main compounds, thymoquinone, cure major diseases, including cancer and diabetes? No, that's not true: While some research suggests that black seed may be useful for certain conditions, there isn't sufficient evidence to conclude th (Source: Lead Stories)
False: Male anal rape victim says 911 operator laughed at him, called him a "fudge packer" Did Adam Schneider, a 41-year old anal rape victim, get laughed at by a 911 operator when he tried to report the sexual assault that took place in Long Beach, California? No, that's not true: the story was made up by a website that habitually invents stories about bizarre crimes (Source: Lead Stories)
Temporary Ban: Ever wonder why the state of Michigan bans most stores from selling seeds Temporary BanDoes the state of Michigan ban most stores from selling seeds, and is the purpose of this ban to force people to only buy fruit from big corporations? No, that's not true: Michigan does not ban seed sales. There was a short period during the early weeks of the corona (Source: Lead Stories)
Small Numbers: A new mRNA universal flu vaccine will only be tested on 50 volunteers to "assess the safety" of the experimental shot. Small NumbersWill a new mRNA universal flu vaccine only be tested on 50 volunteers to "assess the safety" of the experimental shot? No, that's not true: New drugs and medicines in the United States go through rigorous testing and three phases of clinical trials involving thousand (Source: Lead Stories)
Afghanistan: Video Does Shows NATO Soldiers in Ukraine AfghanistanDoes a viral video prove the presence of NATO forces in Ukraine in May 2023? No, that's not true: The footage, predating the Russian invasion of Ukraine, shows Afghanistan.The claim appeared in a video on TikTok on May 10, 2023. The text overlay said:Is World war 3 alr (Source: Lead Stories)
Sci-Fi: Video Of Microchip In Government Lockdown Sci-FiDoes a video show a real situation where a person has an implanted microchip in her arm that allows her to buy goods and open her home door lock, then the implant stops working and she is stuck without money or access to her apartment? No, that's not true: Two videos of sci (Source: Lead Stories)
No Endorsement: Miranda Lambert Is Selling Weight Loss Mineral No EndorsementIs American singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert selling weight loss materials, specifically a special mineral used for weight loss? No, that's not true: This is false advertising and follows a formula of using public figures to sell products they have not endorsed. Th (Source: Lead Stories)
False: Video shows a Muslim woman disrespecting Shri Ram by throwing eggs at his poster. Authors Arjun Deodia An Electronics & Communication engineer by training, Arjun switched to journalism to follow his passion. After completing a diploma in Broadcast Journalism at the India Today Media Institute, he has been debunking mis/disinformation for over three years. His (Source: Newschecker)
False: leopard attacking a car in Goregaon, Mumbai A video of a leopard attacking a car is doing the rounds on social media, claiming that it is from Goregaon, Mumbai.The video was shared with the caption: royal palm goregaon, behind Aarey Dairy, unit no.7 in Mumbai India.Here's the link to the above post.FACT CHECKNewsMobile fac (Source: News Mobile)
Misleading: Video shows District Collector of Ujjain taking a jibe at the minority community A video has gone viral on social media in which a person while talking to media takes a jibe at the minority community. The post claims that the man in the video is the District Collector of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.The post read: जरा गौर से सुने उज्जैन कलेक्टर को , हर जिले में ऐसे (Source: News Mobile)
False: Virat Kohli published an Instagram story making objectional comments against Shubman Gill Gujarat Titans' Shubman Gill scored his second hundred in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 on May 21. Gill's century powered Gujarat Titans to another victory in the competition, but the result also saw Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bangalore exit from the tournament.Against th (Source: News Mobile)
Misleading: Video of Bangalore police announcing that calls from ‘+140’ numbers shouldn’t be answered as it can get your bank accounts hacked A video of police personnel warning people against picking up calls from numbers starting from '140' is doing rounds on social media. In the video, they can be heard saying that these numbers could get your mobile phone and bank account hacked.The video is being shared with the c (Source: News Mobile)
False: PM Modi is looking at a board with text "Whose 20000 crore rupees?" After Rahul Gandhi's disqualification as a Lok Sabha MP due to a conviction in a 2019 defamation case, he made fierce statements during a press conference on March 25. He asserted that his disqualification was a result of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's fear of his upcoming speech (Source: News Mobile)
False: Video shows blast at illegal cracker factory in West Bengal's Egra On May 16, there was an explosion at an illegal firecracker unit in Egra, Purba Medinipur district of West Bengal, leaving nine people dead and many seriously injured.Against this backdrop, a video showing a series of explosions with the coils of smoke rising up is widely shared (Source: News Mobile)
Misleading: video of tyre full of Rs 2,000 currency notes is linked with RBI's announcement about withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 banknote from circulation After The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of the Rs 2,000 banknote from circulation, a video showing a tyre full of Rs 2,000 currency notes has gone viral on social media.The video is being shared with the text, "दो हजार के नोट बाहर आना चालू हो गए" (English T (Source: News Mobile)
False: Devoleena Bhattacharjee married a Muslim man even after acting in Kerala Story A picture claiming to show Indian actress Devoleena Bhattacharya with her husband Shahnawaz Sheikh is doing the rounds on social media. Many users have criticised the actress for working in The Kerala Story and then marrying a Muslim man. Others have also criticised the movie and (Source: News Mobile)
Unsupported: “there is an international medical crisis due to the diseases and deaths co-related to the administration of products known as ‘COVID-19 vaccines’” CLAIM "there is an international medical crisis due to the diseases and deaths co-related to the administration of products known as 'COVID-19 vaccines'" more about the rating framework VERDICT SOURCE: Social media users, Daily Sceptic, One America News Network, 10 Sep. 2022 DETA (Source: Science Feedback)
Unsupported: Bill Gates, founder of harmful vaccination campaigns in developing countries, now plans to use COVID-19 vaccines to surveil the population CLAIM Bill Gates, founder of harmful vaccination campaigns in developing countries, now plans to use COVID-19 vaccines to surveil the population more about the rating framework VERDICT SOURCE: Ty and Charlene Bollinger, The Truth About Cancer, 13 Jun 2020 DETAILS Unsupported: The (Source: Science Feedback)
False: Zomato received 72% of their orders in cash on delivery form since the announcement of withdrawal of Rs 2,000 notes. Zomato clarifies: Speaking to The Quint, a spokesperson from the company said that the post is "a joke/ in jest and not factual."Why is it relevant?: Considering the panic the announcement has created, such posts are likely to add to the confusion. It should be noted that while s (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)
False: The image shows an explosion near The Pentagon, USA. Several media outlets like Times Now Navbharat, Zee News, News18 Madhya Pradesh and First India News shared a claim about an explosion near the Pentagon, the United States Department of Defense headquarters in Washington, USA.Most also shared an image of an explosion near a white (Source: WebQoof - The Quint)
Half True: Applying banana peel on face can cure skin abnormalities Does applying banana peel on face cures acne, scars, fights ageing and makes skin glowing ?To some extent. Although there is limited scientific evidence to support the use of banana peel for skin concerns, it is believed that the antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant (Source: Thip Media)
Half True: A decoction made from onion, garlic, and lemon can detoxify the liver Can liver be detoxified by consuming a decoction made with onion, garlic, ginger and lemon?To some extent. Limited scientific evidence supports the detoxification effects of a decoction made from onion, garlic, and lemon on the liver. Individually, these ingredients have potentia (Source: Thip Media)
False: Eye colour can be changed through diet Can eye color change with diet or herbs?Can you change the eye colour at home?No. There is no evidence to prove that a herb/ raw vegan diet/ detox can change the eye color. Changes in eye color are rare and can be attributed to factors such as age, lighting conditions, diseases, (Source: Thip Media)
Half True: People will have to fill out a special form and show their identity proof to exchange Rs 2000 notes The claims on need to submit id proof and fill a form for exchange of Rs 2,000 notes are false. There is no need to fill any form or produce any identity proof to exchange Rs 2,000 notes after their withdrawal from circulation.New Delhi (Vishvas News): After the Reserve Bank of I (Source: Vishvasnews)
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Frei Erfunden: Peek & Cloppenburg verlose 250-Euro-Gutscheine an die ersten 500 Personen, die auf einem Bild bestimmte Zahlen erkennen. Mehrere Facebook-Seiten mit Namen wie „Peek & Cloppenburg Fans“ werben für ein angebliches Gewinnspiel der Modekette (hieroderhier). In Beiträgen dieser Seiten heißt es zum Beispiel: „Heute bietet das Peek & Cloppenburg-Team den ersten 500 Personen, die eine andere Nummer als 803 (Source: Correctiv)