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Health
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA
Technology
Should you call 112 to confirm if an unmarked police car attempting to pull you over is legitimate?
Should you call 112 to confirm if an unmarked police car attempting to pull you over is legitimate? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Crime
Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.
112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use QR codes to steal your personal information
QR codes have become a way for scammers to hide malicious links since they can’t be read by the human eye. Here’s how to spot these scams.
Health
Yes, the suicide prevention lifeline is changing to 988, but the old number will still work
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will use 988 as its official dialing code beginning July 16, 2022. The old 10-digit number will continue to work.
Technology
Analyzing the art of deepfakes | Expert Interview with Siwei Lyu
Siwei Lyu discusses the art of deepfakes, and what makes them particular difficult to distinguish from reality.
Technology
No, answering a phone call from a telemarketer does not take you off the Do Not Call Registry
Telemarketers can only make sales calls to people on the Do Not Call list if they get permission or have an established business relationship.
Scams
Have you received a text from a wrong number? It could be a scam
Some scammers pretend to have the wrong number to get you to respond. That’s why it’s best to play it safe and ignore texts from strangers.
Money
Yes, the Capital One data breach settlement is real
In July 2019, nearly 100 million Capital One credit card customers and applicants were the victims of a cyberattack. A settlement has been preliminarily approved.
Technology
Eligible Americans do need to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program to get discounted internet service
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounted internet service to low-income Americans. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
Technology
Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy
Some VERIFY viewers wondered if the photo editing app NewProfilePic has ties to Russia, and asked about its privacy policy. Here is what we found out.
Science
No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole
A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
Technology
Should you call 112 to confirm if an unmarked police car attempting to pull you over is legitimate?
Should you call 112 to confirm if an unmarked police car attempting to pull you over is legitimate? The VERIFY team confirms this is false.
Crime
Chain message says calling 112 will verify an unmarked police car. That’s false.
112 is a European emergency number. No state uses 112 as a highway emergency number, contrary to a viral claim.
Scams
Yes, scammers can use QR codes to steal your personal information
QR codes have become a way for scammers to hide malicious links since they can’t be read by the human eye. Here’s how to spot these scams.
Health
Yes, the suicide prevention lifeline is changing to 988, but the old number will still work
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will use 988 as its official dialing code beginning July 16, 2022. The old 10-digit number will continue to work.
Technology
Analyzing the art of deepfakes | Expert Interview with Siwei Lyu
Siwei Lyu discusses the art of deepfakes, and what makes them particular difficult to distinguish from reality.
Technology
No, answering a phone call from a telemarketer does not take you off the Do Not Call Registry
Telemarketers can only make sales calls to people on the Do Not Call list if they get permission or have an established business relationship.
Scams
Have you received a text from a wrong number? It could be a scam
Some scammers pretend to have the wrong number to get you to respond. That’s why it’s best to play it safe and ignore texts from strangers.
Money
Yes, the Capital One data breach settlement is real
In July 2019, nearly 100 million Capital One credit card customers and applicants were the victims of a cyberattack. A settlement has been preliminarily approved.
Technology
Eligible Americans do need to apply for the Affordable Connectivity Program to get discounted internet service
The Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounted internet service to low-income Americans. Here’s who qualifies and how to apply.
Technology
Fast Facts about NewProfilePic's ties to Russia and data privacy
Some VERIFY viewers wondered if the photo editing app NewProfilePic has ties to Russia, and asked about its privacy policy. Here is what we found out.
Science
No, video with gigantic moon does not depict what moon actually looks like over North Pole
A viral video created with computer graphics claims to be a real depiction of the moon rising and setting at the North Pole.
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