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No, answering a phone call from a telemarketer does not take you off the Do Not Call Registry
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.
Health
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA
HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions, but not most of the period-tracking apps found in an app store.
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.
Government
No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens
The U.S. government released a report in June 2021 about UFO sightings since 2004. The report was vague and of 144 incidents, the source of just one was identified.
Technology
3 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.
Business
Yes, Tesla has issued recalls for at least a quarter of the cars it has sold
Tesla’s largest recalls have been for minor issues that it could fix with software updates sent over the internet.
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.
Courts
No, police cannot force you to unlock your cellphone without a search warrant
The Fourth Amendment requires police to have a warrant or your consent to search your phone.
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.
Health
No, health data from most period-tracking apps is not protected under HIPAA
HIPAA applies to covered entities, like health care providers that conduct electronic transactions, but not most of the period-tracking apps found in an app store.
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.
Government
No, the federal government’s UFO report did not mention aliens
The U.S. government released a report in June 2021 about UFO sightings since 2004. The report was vague and of 144 incidents, the source of just one was identified.
Technology
3 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.
Business
Yes, Tesla has issued recalls for at least a quarter of the cars it has sold
Tesla’s largest recalls have been for minor issues that it could fix with software updates sent over the internet.
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.
Courts
No, police cannot force you to unlock your cellphone without a search warrant
The Fourth Amendment requires police to have a warrant or your consent to search your phone.
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