An international brand has again come into the limelight after social media users are posting against it. We are talking about the famous brand McDonalds. An old message resurfaced again on social media claiming that McDonalds is serving human meats in its burgers. A social media user wrote that McDonald’s meats were tested in a […]
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Recent war between Israel and Palestine started in October last year after Hamas launched a surprise attack on Southern Israel from the Gaza Strip. This incident divided the world in two groups- those who supported Israel and those who sympathized over the death of people and destruction in Palestine. This war prompted many social media […]
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As summer is at its peak, people love to beat the heat with something cold. At such instances the sizzling and refreshing fizz of soft drinks many times becomes the first choice to quench the thirst. These drinks are highlights of parties and gatherings. Over the years soft drinks companies have captured the hearts of […]
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Amul ice cream uses E-471 emulsifier produced from plant oil, not animal fat. The viral claims are false. Amul ice cream is a popular choice for both adults and children, particularly during the summer months. However, a video circulating on social media is causing concern. In the video, a person claims that Amul ice cream […]
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Dove shampoo produced and marketed by Hindustan Unilever does not contain benzene component In this era of cosmetic culture, hair care and skin care have become an import part of our routine irrespective of the gender. Shampoo is an essential component of our hair care routines. Certain messages in the media often leave us feeling […]
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Images with text are circulating on social media platforms stating that if you receive a notification to update the Krungthai NEXT, an application from Krungthai Bank, you should not press the update button. The text claims that doing so will result in money being stolen from your account. Social Media Claims Earlier this month, Facebook […]
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On April 10th, Mr. Lavaron Sangsnit, Secretary of the Ministry of Finance, disclosed the sources of funding for the 10,000 baht Digital Wallet project. He stated that the 500 billion baht budget will be allocated from the 2024 and 2025 budget management, divided into three parts: Following a statement from the Ministry of Finance, some […]
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A post claiming that if a user will write @highlight in the comment section of a Facebook post and if the color of the text changes, it will reveal if the account of the user has been hacked or not. This post had prompted many users to believe it and comment @highlight. However, Fact Crescendo […]
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Amul had issued a statement clarifying that the viral image is AI generated, not original Amul product. Amul has been posting innovative cartoons on current events on social media. In this backdrop, social media users are posting an image saying that Amul has now launched a product called “Sharam” in the market. An image which […]
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The video shows global second-hand luxury fashion platform Vestiaire Collective’s latest advertising campaign against fashion waste titled “Think First Buy Second.” It is unrelated to a protest against Zara after its recent ad campaign triggered outrage. Spanish clothing retailer Zara finds itself entangled in a crisis after the release of its latest ad campaign, titled […]
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Currently, posts on boycotting Israel products are trending on various social media platforms. People are expressing their support towards Palestine by encouraging others to boycott products of Israel. In one such post, the names of 19 companies are mentioned. Users are claiming that these 19 companies belong to Israel and people need to boycott it. […]
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For the last few years, some people in our country are demanding to change the name of the country from India to Bharat. Regarding this case, the Supreme Court said that both the names India and Bharat have been mentioned in our constitution. The case was later dismissed. Now a post is going viral on social media […]
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Learn how to Spot Deepfake Scams and essential steps to safeguard from Sophisticated Cyber Scammers Imagine, you receive a WhatsApp message from an unknown number. The sender is someone claiming to be your colleague or friend in dire need of financial help. What would you do? How would you respond? How would you know they […]
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Amul had issued a statement clarifying that the viral video is fabricated and intended to spread misinformation and unnecessary fear among consumers. A video showing contaminated Amul Lassi is doing the rounds on social media platforms. In the viral video, we could see that the lassi packet was contaminated with fungus even before its expiry date. […]
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Have you received WhatsApp calls and messages from international numbers starting from +62 or +84 or +254? Have they told you they are HR of some company and offered you a lucrative job offer? If yes, then you are not alone. Recently, a wave of scam calls and texts on WhatsApp targeting users in India […]
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The viral video has been edited and was not a campaign video urging people not to vote for the BJP. CEAT Tyres uploaded the original advertisement on 8 June, 2017 which has nothing to do with the Karnataka elections. Karnataka’s assembly election has been scheduled for 10May, 2023, in a single phase, with the vote counting […]
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The viral video is not related to Skybags by VIP. It is edited by adding the Skybags logo to its end. The video is a recreation video of a song from a Malayalam movie. Recently social media has witnessed an increase of several allegations of ‘Love Jihad’ claims. A video showing a love story between […]
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A graphic poster is circulating on social media claiming that all Cadbury Dairy Milk products are manufactured using beef. Sharing this poster, users are claiming that Cadbury Dairy Milk itself has agreed that its products contain beef and that all their products are Halal certified. It was mentioned in the poster that Cadbury company itself […]
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Both packets of Amul Butter shown in the video are genuine and manufactured in India by Amul A social media post claiming that fake Amul butter products have entered the market has gone viral. The post is accompanied by a video that explains the significant differences between the original pack and the allegedly Chinese-made duplicate […]
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Mondelez India’s spokesperson confirmed to Fact Crescendo that Oreo biscuits in India is vegetarian product. A graphic poster circulating on social media claims that Cadbury’s product Oreo biscuit is forbidden for Muslims because it is made from ‘fat and pork milk’. Sharing this poster user’s mention that Cadbury themselves have agreed that their product contains […]
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Currently, a post is going viral on social media claiming that Natraj pencil company is giving people an opportunity to earn from home, In this work-from-home-based job an individual can income a salary of Rs. 30,000. But Fact Crescendo found the viral claims to be false. Nataraj Company has clarified that no advertisement has been […]
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The original image was posted in 2014 when Narendra Modi was elected as the Prime Minister. Previously several topical made by Amul were edited to falsely represent the brand. This time, social media users are back with another such image showing the Amul topical. This viral image claims that the Amul Company created a topical […]
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WhatsApp has clarified that the viral messages is a hoax that goes viral repeatedly. A message is circulating among WhatsApp users claim that all WhatsApp calls would be recorded, devices will be monitored, and the government will check your messages as the devices are connected to the Ministry systems. However, our investigation revealed that this is […]
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The viral poster is edited. The original image was posted in 2019 when Priyanka Gandhi joined politics. An advertisement banner of Amul Company showing Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi is widely circulating on social media. Users claimed that this image shows an original advertisement published by Amul Company. The image shows a cartoon topical Priyanka […]
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The man in the video is Supreme Court advocate Bhanu Pratap Singh and he is not the owner of Himalaya. He gave this speech at an anti CAA protest in Delhi. A video of man giving a speech against Reliance, Jio, RSS and Baba Ramdev is being widely shared on social media with the claim […]
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The viral claim is False. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has not made any such statement. The numbers that are claimed is far too huge in number. Social media users have claimed that Mark Zuckerberg said that the word ‘#Alhamdulillah’ is written 5 billion (500 crore) times each day on Facebook. Poster containing the same have […]
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The viral claim is False. Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg has not made any such statement. The numbers that are claimed is far too huge in number. A poster claiming Mark Zuckerberg’s said that the phrase ‘Jai Shri Ram’ is written 200 crore times each day on Facebook is widely circulating on social media. The poster […]
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Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF) or Amul, a dairy cooperative based in Anand, Gujarat is India’s largest food product organization. Even as the organization celebrates its 75th Anniversary in 2021, a number of links are going viral on messaging platforms claiming that Amul is giving out cash to winners of a contest. The […]
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Image Credit- The Wall Street Journal Social media has become our best friend in this difficult and lonely time during nationwide lockdowns. We are constantly glued to social media, updating our daily routine, sharing news related to COVID-19 etc. Amidst this, a viral post on social media claims that it shows users how to reset […]
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An urgent new warning has gone viral on social media, urging users to check their privacy settings after WhatsApp reportedly having made a secret update. Social media is ablaze with messages suggesting that the platform has suddenly updated group privacy settings and urging users to change these settings. It claims that every group on WhatsApp […]
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Social media is filled with misinformation related to the messaging app WhatsApp after they announced their new privacy policy. Fact Crescendo has debunked such misinformation in the past as well. Amidst this, a WhatsApp message reportedly sent by the “director of WhatsApp”, Varun Pulyani, has been circulating on social media. The message requests users to […]
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There is a wave of misinformation related to the COVID-19 pandemic and its vaccine circulating on social media. With reference to the COVID-19 vaccine a photo showing a package containing a cartridge that would be used in an electronic cigarette and inhaled as a vapor is gaining a lot of attention on social media. It […]
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After Kangana Ranaut’s objectionable remark on Urmila Matondkar, social media is abuzz with opinions on the issue. Kangana called Urmila a ‘soft porn star’ in a recent TV interview. After Kangana’s interview, a cartoon apparently issued by Amul in which Urmila Matondkar can be seen in a red dress in a sensuous pose captioned as […]
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Image Credit- The Wall Street Journal Social Media has become our best friends in this difficult and lonely time during nationwide lockdown. We are constantly glued to social media, updating our daily routine, sharing news related to COVID-19 etc. Amidst this, a viral post on social media claims that Facebook is tracking all our off […]
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