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Kamala Harris
No, Harris campaign did not place Craigslist ‘actors needed’ ad for Arizona rally
Tim Walz
No, Tim Walz does not have a net worth of $138 million
A satire account on Facebook falsely claimed that Minn. Gov. Tim Walz and his wife are worth $138 million, but the couple’s net worth is likely under $1 million.
Social Media
No, typing @highlight into a Facebook comment won’t reveal the identity of people checking your profile
The @highlight tag notifies your friends of a post you wanted to amplify, it doesn't show who's been watching your Facebook page.
Social Media
‘Eye for an eye’ viral posts about man shooting cop’s daughter as revenge are fake
“Every single word of that post is false,” the Livonia School District confirmed to VERIFY.
Travel
No, Uber does not have a ‘walking buddy’ feature
Fake posts about a “walking buddy” feature from Uber have been circulating online since at least 2020.
Immigration
Los Angeles Times never published ‘10 facts about illegal immigration’ list
A viral chain message circulating online since 2006 claims the L.A. Times published a list of “illegal immigration” facts. That’s false.
Immigration
Migrants traveling to the U.S. border have been given maps by the Red Cross
A U.S. border map pictured in a viral meme was distributed as part of a safety pamphlet. The Red Cross tells VERIFY they 'neither prevent nor encourage migration.'
Immigration
Viral photo of migrant caravan wasn’t taken during Biden’s presidency
A photo shared by Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) appearing to show a migrant caravan includes an “I Did That” Biden meme. But the photo predates Biden’s presidency.
Immigration
A picture of a migrant caravan wasn't taken during Biden's presidency
A photo shared by Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-N.C.) appearing to show a migrant caravan includes an “I Did That” Biden meme. But the photo predates Biden’s presidency.
Memes
What we can VERIFY about a viral meme promoting an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors
An organization called PAWS does have an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors, but it's only available to certain communities in Washington state.
Memes
The viral pet fostering meme is real, but it is only available in certain communities in Washington state
An organization called PAWS does have an all-expenses paid pet fostering program for seniors, but it's only available to certain communities in Washington state.
Crime
The flashing headlights gang initiation warning is an urban myth
Online posts warning drivers not to flash their headlights at oncoming cars because they could become the victim of a gang initiation is a long-running hoax.
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