Author Archives: WeRaven

No, bank transfers over £800 will not be ‘automatically’ frozen for 24 hours

We’ve seen several social media videos claiming this is part of new measures being introduced in October, but HMRC confirmed it isn’t true.Source

In 2024, the UK Passport Office initially refused to issue a passport to a six-year-old girl named…

In 2024, the UK Passport Office initially refused to issue a passport to a six-year-old girl named…Source

15 Most Expensive Accidents in History

Accidents happen, but some mistakes come with jaw-dropping price tags. From oil spills that devastated the environment to space missions gone wrong, these costly disasters… The post 15 Most Expensive Accidents in History first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

In 2022, one individual was responsible for 90% of complaints about Dublin Airport, filing over…

In 2022, one individual was responsible for 90% of complaints about Dublin Airport, filing over…Source

Aldi is not giving away free food boxes in exchange for Facebook likes

A spokesperson for the supermarket confirmed this is not a genuine offer from the retailer.Source

Footage showing tsunami engulfing Russian towns is AI-generated

Several of the clips in a compilation circulating online have previously been shared with claims they showed floods in TexasSource

Online appeals for ‘missing’ daughter called Meghan Roberts are hoaxes

The posts use a picture from an old US case involving a young woman by a different name, who was safely located after going missing.Source

Holland & Barrett isn’t selling a box of sports supplements for £1

The company has confirmed the offers circulating on social media are not genuine.Source

Posts about ‘homicide suspects’ on the run are hoaxes

Police forces in the areas where the posts appear say they’re not investigating any such crime.Source

Video showing cruise ship spilling waste into the sea isn’t real

There are discrepancies in the way the physics of the environment and ship are depicted, and a watermark suggests the footage is AI-generated.Source

Video does not show man raging because ‘store that gives illegal migrants free PS5s ran out’

The footage, in which a man destroys the inside of a video game store, has been shared with misleading claims on social media.Source