VERIFY Fact Check |
6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam
Scams
No, Starbucks is not going cashless at all locations
Money
No, a new Instagram update does not change how precise your location appears to other people
Social Media
Yes, the Facebook internet tracking settlement is real
Money
Yes, FCC Affordable Connectivity Program’s $30 discount is real
Money
Viral video of volcanic eruption from space is manipulation of still photo
Social Media
Not all electric vehicles are eligible for $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act tax credit
Money
No, HBO Max is not abandoning scripted content
Business
No, 988 suicide prevention lifeline can’t send your exact location to police
Health
BMW does have a heated seat subscription, but not in the US
Business
No, closing doors won't save money on central A/C
Weather
Yes, the suicide prevention lifeline has switched to 988, but the old number still works
Health
No, the federal government is not giving away free solar panels
Money
No, deepfake videos and images can’t unlock your smartphone
Technology
No, a QR code cannot ‘force’ a payment
Scams
