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No, a Regular User Did Not Reserve “@WhatsApp” and Force WhatsApp to Ask for It Back

July 7, 2026July 7, 2026Fact Crescendo Team

Social media posts circulating on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp claim that someone managed to reserve the username @whatsapp before WhatsApp’s new username feature officially launches. The posts include screenshots supposedly showing WhatsApp’s official account politely asking the user to surrender the username so the company could use it itself. However, our investigation found […]

Meta Is Not Removing End-to-End Encryption From WhatsApp

May 11, 2026May 11, 2026Fact Crescendo Team

A viral claim circulating on platforms alleges that Meta is removing end-to-end encrypted messaging from WhatsApp. The claim spread widely amid ongoing debates over online privacy and Meta’s messaging platforms. However, after reviewing Meta’s official statements, WhatsApp documentation, and reporting from multiple reputable outlets, we found this claim to be misleading. Social Media Posts The […]

No, Meta Is Not Shutting Down Messenger, Only Its Standalone Website

March 4, 2026March 4, 2026Cielito Wang

Reports circulating on social media claim that Meta is “shutting down Messenger in April 2026.” The confusion stems from Meta’s decision to discontinue Messenger’s standalone website and previously end its desktop apps. Here is what is actually changing and what will continue to work. Social Media Posts Some social media users shared that Messenger (or […]

Viral Facebook Post Claiming Users Must Deny Meta Permission to Use Their Photos Is a Hoax

August 21, 2025August 21, 2025Drabanti Ghosh

A chain message telling Facebook users to post a declaration to block Meta from using their photos and data is false. No such policy exists, and privacy is managed through official settings. Image Credit: Brand Hopper A viral message is spreading across Facebook, urging users to copy and paste a statement on their profile to […]

Will AI Access Your WhatsApp Chats Without “Advanced Chat Privacy” Enabled?

July 18, 2025July 18, 2025Kakada Sim

A viral message warns that WhatsApp group chats and one-on-one messages are under “AI cybersecurity challenges” and that all group admins must activate a setting called “Advanced Chat Privacy” to prevent AI from legally accessing members’ messages and phone numbers. This claim has attracted significant attention and reactions from users. However, Fact Crescendo has confirmed […]

No, Mark Zuckerberg Did Not Buy the Entire Ray-Ban Company

July 10, 2025July 10, 2025Cielito Wang

Social media posts are claiming that Mark Zuckerberg or Meta has bought Ray-Ban, the popular sunglasses brand. These claims have sparked conversations about tech companies moving into the fashion industry. However, the real partnership between Meta and Ray-Ban is quite different from what’s being claimed online. Social Media Posts Multiple social media posts have claimed […]

Posting No-Consent Message Cannot Prevent Meta From Using Your Content for AI Training

June 11, 2024June 12, 2024Fact Crescendo Team

Beginning on June 26, 2024, Meta will utilize user-generated content to train their AI systems. This initiative aims to enhance user experiences and content moderation (Source). However, this has sparked privacy concerns. A recent chain message alleges that users can prevent Meta from using their content for AI training by posting a specific statement. Social […]

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Meta Is Not Removing End-to-End Encryption From WhatsApp

Will AI Access Your WhatsApp Chats Without “Advanced Chat Privacy” Enabled?

No, Mark Zuckerberg Did Not Buy the Entire Ray-Ban Company

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