0 People 32 Fact-checks 14 Articles People (0) Fact-checks (32) Facebook posts stated on January 16, 2019 in a Facebook post: When using an ATM, customers should "press the cancel button twice before inserting the card. If anyone has set up the keypad to steal your pin code, this will cancel that set up." By Samantha Putterman• January 22, 2019 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on October 11, 2016 in a TV ad : Says Colorado congressional candidate Morgan Carroll "voted to allow welfare recipients to use your tax dollars at ATMs at strip clubs and pot dispensaries." By Alan Gathright• October 13, 2016 Facebook posts stated on March 18, 2019 in posts online: ATM users in distress can enter their PIN backwards to secretly call the police. By Julianna Rennie• March 26, 2019 Brian Kilmeade stated on January 21, 2014 in a broadcast of "Fox and Friends": Says Colorado food stamp recipients can use ATMs to get cash to buy marijuana. By Jon Greenberg• January 24, 2014 Viral image stated on March 28, 2022 in a Facebook post: CNN staged a fire in Edmonton, Canada, and claimed it was filmed in Ukraine. By Ciara O'Rourke• March 28, 2022 Stephen Ucci stated on March 30, 2011 in a news release: "A [bank] surveillance camera capturing a criminal’s face and other identifiable traits would certainly discourage robbery attempts and serve as a deterrent to robbers." By Richard Salit• May 6, 2011 Facebook posts stated on June 03, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says swabbing a tick with a soap-soaked cotton ball is a "safe, easy way" to remove them from skin. By Samantha Putterman• June 7, 2019 Facebook posts stated on September 23, 2024 in a Facebook post: Photo shows missing couple Raymond Peterson and his wife, Sophie. By Ciara O'Rourke• September 26, 2024 David Dewhurst stated on June 11, 2010 in a speech: "Phoenix, Arizona, I'm told, is now the No. 2 kidnapping capital in the world, right behind Mexico City." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 18, 2010 YouTube videos stated on April 22, 2020 in a YouTube video: “Breaking news Kim Jong Un has pass(ed) away.” By Ciara O'Rourke• April 22, 2020 Facebook posts stated on November 15, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows “Elon Musk and the Dubai billionaire have unveiled new software called ‘Quantum AI.’” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 17, 2023 Facebook posts stated on February 19, 2019 in a Facebook post: A photo of Trump having a stroke is really a virus that will wipe out all information on your computer. By Samantha Putterman• February 21, 2019 John McCain stated on June 27, 2010 in comments on 'Meet the Press': "Phoenix, Arizona, is the No. 2 kidnapping capital of the world." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 28, 2010 Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world." By Louis Jacobson, Ciara O'Rourke• February 19, 2013 Facebook posts stated on November 16, 2023 in a Facebook post: "The U.S. is sending everyone a free $6,400 right now.” By Sara Swann• November 29, 2023 Facebook posts stated on January 18, 2022 in a Facebook post: $2,000 stimulus checks were due on Jan. 19. By Jill Terreri Ramos• February 3, 2022 Facebook posts stated on August 28, 2020 in Facebook post: Says a photo shows accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse’s mother, armed with a long gun, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on the night two protesters were killed and one injured. By Madeline Heim• August 31, 2020 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on December 13, 2011 in a news release: Says Rep. Betty Sutton supports allowing "welfare fund withdrawals from strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores." By Sabrina Eaton• January 2, 2012 Facebook posts stated on March 14, 2022 in a Facebook post: “Wladimir Klitschko has auctioned off his 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games gold medal to raise money for the children of Ukraine.” By Bill McCarthy• March 16, 2022 Viral image stated on August 05, 2020 in a Facebook post: Photos show six fires around the world “in the last 24 hours.” By Ciara O'Rourke• August 7, 2020 Articles (14) Does elderberry make things worse for people exposed to COVID-19? That’s unconfirmed By Miriam Valverde• March 23, 2020 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Ronda Storms' food stamp law affects cash assistance, too By Katie Sanders• February 10, 2012 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Biden blew a kiss after his White House remarks. His detractors said it meant something deeper By Louis Jacobson• November 7, 2024 A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2023 Donald Trump's unusual North Korea video, explained By Manuela Tobias• June 14, 2018 PolitiFact sheet: Does Donald Trump’s ‘SNL’ appearance trigger equal time for the Republican field? By Katie Sanders• October 21, 2015 Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine By Rebecca Catalanello, Louis Jacobson• December 13, 2022 George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods. By Louis Jacobson• May 10, 2023 50 Fox News 'lies' in 6 seconds, from 'The Daily Show' By Lauren Carroll, Aaron Sharockman• February 26, 2015 The fact-checks behind 'The Daily Show's' 50 Fox news 'lies' By Lauren Carroll, Aaron Sharockman• February 26, 2015 Ted Cruz's first fact checks as presidential hopeful By W. Gardner Selby• March 27, 2015 As Ron DeSantis kicks off his presidential bid, how has Florida fared economically on his watch? By Louis Jacobson• May 24, 2023
Facebook posts stated on January 16, 2019 in a Facebook post: When using an ATM, customers should "press the cancel button twice before inserting the card. If anyone has set up the keypad to steal your pin code, this will cancel that set up." By Samantha Putterman• January 22, 2019 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on October 11, 2016 in a TV ad : Says Colorado congressional candidate Morgan Carroll "voted to allow welfare recipients to use your tax dollars at ATMs at strip clubs and pot dispensaries." By Alan Gathright• October 13, 2016 Facebook posts stated on March 18, 2019 in posts online: ATM users in distress can enter their PIN backwards to secretly call the police. By Julianna Rennie• March 26, 2019 Brian Kilmeade stated on January 21, 2014 in a broadcast of "Fox and Friends": Says Colorado food stamp recipients can use ATMs to get cash to buy marijuana. By Jon Greenberg• January 24, 2014 Viral image stated on March 28, 2022 in a Facebook post: CNN staged a fire in Edmonton, Canada, and claimed it was filmed in Ukraine. By Ciara O'Rourke• March 28, 2022 Stephen Ucci stated on March 30, 2011 in a news release: "A [bank] surveillance camera capturing a criminal’s face and other identifiable traits would certainly discourage robbery attempts and serve as a deterrent to robbers." By Richard Salit• May 6, 2011 Facebook posts stated on June 03, 2019 in a Facebook post: Says swabbing a tick with a soap-soaked cotton ball is a "safe, easy way" to remove them from skin. By Samantha Putterman• June 7, 2019 Facebook posts stated on September 23, 2024 in a Facebook post: Photo shows missing couple Raymond Peterson and his wife, Sophie. By Ciara O'Rourke• September 26, 2024 David Dewhurst stated on June 11, 2010 in a speech: "Phoenix, Arizona, I'm told, is now the No. 2 kidnapping capital in the world, right behind Mexico City." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 18, 2010 YouTube videos stated on April 22, 2020 in a YouTube video: “Breaking news Kim Jong Un has pass(ed) away.” By Ciara O'Rourke• April 22, 2020 Facebook posts stated on November 15, 2023 in a Facebook post: Video shows “Elon Musk and the Dubai billionaire have unveiled new software called ‘Quantum AI.’” By Ciara O'Rourke• November 17, 2023 Facebook posts stated on February 19, 2019 in a Facebook post: A photo of Trump having a stroke is really a virus that will wipe out all information on your computer. By Samantha Putterman• February 21, 2019 John McCain stated on June 27, 2010 in comments on 'Meet the Press': "Phoenix, Arizona, is the No. 2 kidnapping capital of the world." By Ciara O'Rourke• June 28, 2010 Wayne LaPierre stated on February 13, 2013 in an op-ed in the Daily Caller: "Phoenix is already one of the kidnapping capitals of the world." By Louis Jacobson, Ciara O'Rourke• February 19, 2013 Facebook posts stated on November 16, 2023 in a Facebook post: "The U.S. is sending everyone a free $6,400 right now.” By Sara Swann• November 29, 2023 Facebook posts stated on January 18, 2022 in a Facebook post: $2,000 stimulus checks were due on Jan. 19. By Jill Terreri Ramos• February 3, 2022 Facebook posts stated on August 28, 2020 in Facebook post: Says a photo shows accused shooter Kyle Rittenhouse’s mother, armed with a long gun, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on the night two protesters were killed and one injured. By Madeline Heim• August 31, 2020 National Republican Congressional Committee stated on December 13, 2011 in a news release: Says Rep. Betty Sutton supports allowing "welfare fund withdrawals from strip clubs, casinos and liquor stores." By Sabrina Eaton• January 2, 2012 Facebook posts stated on March 14, 2022 in a Facebook post: “Wladimir Klitschko has auctioned off his 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games gold medal to raise money for the children of Ukraine.” By Bill McCarthy• March 16, 2022 Viral image stated on August 05, 2020 in a Facebook post: Photos show six fires around the world “in the last 24 hours.” By Ciara O'Rourke• August 7, 2020
Does elderberry make things worse for people exposed to COVID-19? That’s unconfirmed By Miriam Valverde• March 23, 2020 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Ronda Storms' food stamp law affects cash assistance, too By Katie Sanders• February 10, 2012 Fact-checking 7 claims about marijuana By Jon Greenberg• January 31, 2014 Biden blew a kiss after his White House remarks. His detractors said it meant something deeper By Louis Jacobson• November 7, 2024 A guide to George Santos’ dubious statements about drag, Brazil, his 9/11 connection and more By Louis Jacobson• March 1, 2023 Donald Trump's unusual North Korea video, explained By Manuela Tobias• June 14, 2018 PolitiFact sheet: Does Donald Trump’s ‘SNL’ appearance trigger equal time for the Republican field? By Katie Sanders• October 21, 2015 Lie of the Year 2022: Putin’s lies to wage war and conceal horror in Ukraine By Rebecca Catalanello, Louis Jacobson• December 13, 2022 George Santos has been arrested. Here’s a recap of his alleged falsehoods. By Louis Jacobson• May 10, 2023 50 Fox News 'lies' in 6 seconds, from 'The Daily Show' By Lauren Carroll, Aaron Sharockman• February 26, 2015 The fact-checks behind 'The Daily Show's' 50 Fox news 'lies' By Lauren Carroll, Aaron Sharockman• February 26, 2015 Ted Cruz's first fact checks as presidential hopeful By W. Gardner Selby• March 27, 2015 As Ron DeSantis kicks off his presidential bid, how has Florida fared economically on his watch? By Louis Jacobson• May 24, 2023
