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Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
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VERIFY Fact Sheet: RSV illness
VERIFY is answering some of the most common questions about RSV, including how to prevent it and if there is a vaccine available for it.
Scams
6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam
More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.
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5 ways to protect yourself from a job scam
Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are verified ways to keep you and your money safe when looking for a new job.
Coronavirus
Facts you should know about long COVID
Several VERIFY readers have asked the team about long COVID. We’re breaking down the answers to some of the most common questions.
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How to spot manipulated videos, including deepfakes and shallowfakes
Manipulated videos can be used to spread false information. Here’s how you can tell if a video is a deepfake or shallowfake.
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VERIFY Fact Sheet: 5 tips to spot scam text messages
Wondering if that text message is a scam? Here are five things to look for to determine if it’s fake.
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VERIFY Fact Sheet: 6 ways to fact-check if a social media account requesting Ukraine donations is a scam
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many self-proclaimed Ukrainians have asked for donations on social media. We verify how to know which ones are untrustworthy.
Scams
Watch out for these common holiday scams
Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Food
Verifying 5 common food claims
Worried gum will stay in your stomach for years? Think you can get perfect vision if you eat enough carrots? We fact-checked five pieces of food folklore.
Fact Sheets
VERIFY Fact Sheet: RSV illness
VERIFY is answering some of the most common questions about RSV, including how to prevent it and if there is a vaccine available for it.
Scams
6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam
More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.
Scams
5 ways to protect yourself from a job scam
Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are verified ways to keep you and your money safe when looking for a new job.
Coronavirus
Facts you should know about long COVID
Several VERIFY readers have asked the team about long COVID. We’re breaking down the answers to some of the most common questions.
Fact Sheets
How to spot manipulated videos, including deepfakes and shallowfakes
Manipulated videos can be used to spread false information. Here’s how you can tell if a video is a deepfake or shallowfake.
Fact Sheets
VERIFY Fact Sheet: 5 tips to spot scam text messages
Wondering if that text message is a scam? Here are five things to look for to determine if it’s fake.
Fact Sheets
VERIFY Fact Sheet: 6 ways to fact-check if a social media account requesting Ukraine donations is a scam
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many self-proclaimed Ukrainians have asked for donations on social media. We verify how to know which ones are untrustworthy.
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