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Fact Check:  Did a 13-year old, Chinese hacker hacked Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp? Heres the truth.
Fact Check: Did a 13-year old, Chinese hacker hacked Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp? Here's the truth.

Hyderabad: On October 4, 2021, Facebook and all of its social media platforms went down for about six hours. Following that, Social media users are...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 6 Oct 2021 8:01 PM IST


Fact Check: WhatsApp has not been banned, viral voice message is hoax
Fact Check: WhatsApp has not been banned, viral voice message is hoax

Social media users are sharing a voice message claiming that WhatsApp has been banned. Netizens also claim that users will be charged for using the...

By Tejal Sinha  Published on 6 Oct 2021 11:15 AM IST


Fact Check: Do not fall for fake Qatar Airways anniversary message promising Rs. 6K
Fact Check: Do not fall for fake Qatar Airways anniversary message promising Rs. 6K

A link purportedly of Qatar Airways is circulating on WhatsApp claiming that the airline is giving away Rs. 6,000 to a few lucky winners on the...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 26 Sept 2021 5:23 PM IST


Fact check: Hermes is not offering free bags on its 184th anniversary, viral link is fake
Fact check: Hermes is not offering free bags on its 184th anniversary, viral link is fake

A WhatsApp message containing a link claims that Hermes, a French luxury goods manufacturer, is giving out free gifts for everyone as part of its...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 Jun 2021 7:53 PM IST


Fact Check: WHO is not giving cash award under Covid relief plan
Fact Check: WHO is not giving cash award under Covid relief plan

A WhatsApp message claiming World Health Organization (WHO) is giving awards in response to a global new crown epidemic relief plan, has gone viral.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 29 May 2021 11:32 AM IST


WhatsApp has not issued any fresh guidelines
WhatsApp has not issued any fresh guidelines

A message has gone viral on social media which makes several startling claims related to WhatsApp's new terms.

By Shimron Diana  Published on 28 May 2021 11:59 AM IST


Fact Check: Viral WhatsApp forward about black fungus infection can mislead you
Fact Check: Viral WhatsApp forward about black fungus infection can mislead you

A WhatsApp forward about the black fungus infection affecting persons recovering from COVID-19 has gone viral on social media

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 26 May 2021 9:54 AM IST


Hyderabad student falls for KBC phishing message, transfers Rs 50k
Hyderabad student falls for KBC phishing message, transfers Rs 50k

A class IX student became the latest victim of cyber fraud when he transferred Rs 50,100 after receiving a WhatsApp message that he has won a lottery...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 17 April 2021 9:08 AM IST


Fact check: No, TATA, TAJ HOTEL are not offering any gifts to people on Valentines day
Fact check: No, TATA, TAJ HOTEL are not offering any gifts to people on Valentine's day

Two WhatsApp forwards that claim to be from TAJ HOTELS and TATA are being shared online offering free gifts on the occasion of Valentine's Day.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 4 Feb 2021 11:42 AM IST


WhatsApp introduces new security feature for WhatsApp Web linking
WhatsApp introduces new security feature for WhatsApp Web linking

WhatsApp, on 28 January, announced that it is adding another security feature to link and log in to WhatsApp Web and desktop app.

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 28 Jan 2021 5:01 PM IST


Attending to video calls from strangers can lead to trouble, Sajjanar warns
Attending to video calls from strangers can lead to trouble, Sajjanar warns

The city police on Tuesday appraised the public about a new way through which gangsters from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan are cheating the...

By Newsmeter Network  Published on 26 Jan 2021 5:37 PM IST


Fact Check: Message from WhatsApp director claiming app will start charging users is fake
Fact Check: Message from WhatsApp 'director' claiming app will start charging users is fake

A WhatsApp message reportedly sent by the "director of WhatsApp", Varun Pulyani, has been doing the rounds. It asks...

By Satya Priya BN  Published on 18 Jan 2021 5:29 PM IST


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