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True or False: War with Russia could lead to draft

Social media is rife with misinformation, especially during historical events and times of crisis. The Russian invasion of Ukraine is a prime example, with misleading and false posts circulating.

Recent posts surrounding the conflict relate to nuclear retaliation, Russian paratroopers landing in Ukraine and secret U.S. Biolabs. Is there truth to any of these stories? Tap or click here to check out our report.

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Will you be able to upload your mind into a computer?

We, as humans, all have a few things in common. We are all born, live and die. But what if computers could change that? What if you were able to upload your consciousness to a digital world and live virtually forever? Is that something that will become a reality? If so, when? 

Before you click a PayPal link, read this warning - Sign it's really a phishing scam

There are several ways to send and receive money worldwide, but almost half a billion users prefer PayPal. The payment system is so popular that in the last quarter of 2021, it processed 5.3 billion transactions. Tap or click here for the PayPal account limited phishing text claims.

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Did you get a strange notification that you need to protect your Facebook account? It's (probably) real

Social media is a hotbed for scams, and you can never be too careful about pop-ups and advertising. You might have received an email telling you that your account is compromised and you need to verify your details.

The chances are good that it was part of an elaborate phishing scam, but users have noticed another pop-up on Facebook over the last few days. The alert claims that you must activate a new function on the social media platform or risk losing access.

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How the BBC is getting real news into Russia is fascinating

In most parts of the world, you can turn on any news network to get a glimpse of the devastation from Russia’s continued invasion of neighboring Ukraine. If you live in Russia, that’s not the case.

Russian citizens get their information only from state-run news outlets, which paints a very different picture from what’s actually happening. Vladimir Putin is hiding details of his military’s brutality in Ukraine from his people. Tap or click here to spot fake Russian social media accounts and posts.

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How to spot fake Russian social media accounts and posts

As the Russia-Ukraine War escalates, cable news ratings have skyrocketed. But look at what they’re showing you: Social media posts and online influencers.

There’s no question the Ukraine invasion is a social media war — the world’s first. Many TV interviews are with Ukrainians who are garnering large social media followings. TikTok is filled with video clips of after-bombing scenes and bomb shelters. They are shot on smartphones by citizens and shared directly with the world, bypassing traditional media outlets.

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4 hidden perks of a home security system

When you think of a home security system, you might imagine bandits and creepy burglars dressed all in black lurking on the perimeter of your house attempting to find a way in. You think of the loud intruder alert and that critical four-digit safe code pin that you often see being dramatized in the movies.

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Samsung may be slowing down your apps - Here's why

The latest smartphones are no match for previous models, as the technology makes them faster and more powerful. Millions of people worldwide upgrade their mobile devices to the newest available to benefit from these improvements.

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Top 5 scam calls and what you can do to get them to finally stop

Most people have an extensive contact list saved on their mobile phones. So, when a call comes through from an unknown number, it usually arouses suspicion. Unfortunately, it is more than likely a robocall or scammer.

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Check your cupboard! This snack from Costco could make you sick

Over the last few weeks, several recalls have involved food products. Recently, the discovery of a massive rodent infestation at a Family Dollar Stores warehouse sparked a recall of several products.

A few days earlier, a recall included baby formula due to dangerous bacteria, and several frozen products and ice cream suffered the same fate for potentially harboring deadly listeria. The bacteria has been found in many products since 2020.

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