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
Fact check
Shopping
We fact check everything from Amazon deals that seem too good to be true to Tesco discounts that don’t add up. Stay safe online and spot scams before they catch you out.
No, Wetherspoons isn’t offering a free ‘meal for two’ deal to celebrate boss Tim Martin’s retirement
Wetherspoons has confirmed that no such offer from them exists. Read
Fact check
No, Boots is not giving away a free ‘baby box’ giftset
Facebook posts say users can claim a free giftset by completing a survey, but this is not an official Boots offer. Read
Fact check
Royal Mail is not selling ‘lost parcels’ for £1
Facebook posts linking to a website claiming to be a scheme where undelivered items are resold for low prices are not genuine. Read
Fact check
Bugaboo is not selling £2 pushchairs
Bugaboo has said it is not associated with the deal, which is being shared on Facebook. Read
Fact check
Evidence you can rely on
Fact checking claims made by politicians, public figures and viral online content can give you the full picture backed by the evidence.
Subscribe to weekly email newsletters from Full Fact for updates on politics, immigration, health and more. Our fact checks are free to read but not to produce, so you will also get occasional emails about fundraising and other ways you can help. You can unsubscribe at any time. For more information about how we use your data see our Privacy Policy.