Viral clip shows Israeli tanks in the West Bank, not Syria
The clip has been shared with the incorrect claim it shows Israeli forces advancing into Syrian territory. Read
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Evie Townend
News & Online Journalist
Evie joined Full Fact as a news and online journalist in February 2023. Before this, she worked as a freelance journalist, a money reporter for The Mirror and in the regional CornwallLive newsroom.
Viral clip shows filming of a music video, not Ukrainian soldiers ‘faking combat’ to secure US funds
One post sharing this claim has more than 4,000 shares. Read
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Video does not show Westminster Abbey flying Pakistan flag during Holy Week
The clip actually shows the Pakistan flag hoisted before Holy Week 2024 to commemorate the country’s national day. Read
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37% of the UK electorate voted for Brexit
A social media post that claimed 26% of the electorate voted to leave the EU in 2016 was corrected after we got in touch. Read
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Facebook post wrongly implies migrants receiving benefits are exempt from paying council tax
There is no automatic exemption for all migrants, although some may be exempt or receive discounts for the same reasons as non-migrants. Read
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Image claiming Malia Obama received $2.2 million from USAID was shared as satire
The image is being shared by some as if it’s genuine, but there’s no evidence for the claim it makes. Read
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Facebook post’s £3 ‘mystery box’ offer is not a genuine deal from Lego
The post directs users to claim a box by filling out a survey, but this links to a webpage that isn’t part of Lego’s official website. Read
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No, photos don’t show baby boy abandoned in UK towns
Facebook posts claiming this are a hoax and use photos from an incident in California in 2023. Read
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Facebook hoax posts share old photos with claims women found ‘stabbed’ by canals in UK towns
The posts were shared in local community groups and used photos of hospitalised women alongside claims they were recently found in a ‘critical condition’. Read
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Fake Toby Carvery giveaways recirculating on Facebook
Thousands of people have liked posts claiming to be from the restaurant chain and offering free meals. Read
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