Web of Lies

A project discussing internet hoaxes, their effects and what this means for the web community. Produced by Corrie Smith, BU. Contact us: [email protected]

[Web of Lies @WebofLies16]

Check our 10 social media hoaxes of 2016 video. You just have to see it #WebofLies https://t.co/O52hIJSNKa

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Why do we always fall for internet hoaxes? @DailyDot explores the idea https://t.co/BLJpu1PfWz #WebofLies

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"YOU ARE FAKE NEWS". Only 11 days in to 2017 and we already have the quote of the year. #CNN #Trump #WebofLies https://t.co/038ctoLNt8

[RT @RT_com]

Trump blackballs @CNN's Acosta 'YOU ARE FAKE NEWS!' at #TrumpPressConference https://t.co/Sm1tWa7JPK

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Check out the Web of Lies thoughts on the latest alleged @realDonaldTrump false news scandal #watersport #WebofLies https://t.co/5UM4rWVnFh

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Donald Trump's alleged participation in sexual water sports caused a Twitter frenzy overnight. Blame 4chan https://t.co/2sgUVdypRq

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This almost sounds like it should be a hoax. But no. Snapchat HAVE released snap 'Spectacles'. #WebofTruth https://t.co/DN6mxoqsSq

[OMGFacts @OMGFacts]

No more fumbling for your phone to capture that Snap.
by @julianne_ish https://t.co/hIhmzvws8j

[Web of Lies @WebofLies16]

Have you heard the latest apocalyptic rumour. 2017 will be the end. Read more here #WebofLies https://t.co/JiRMHFxfta

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Are the reports of the Cruella De Vil of cats true? Apparently not #WebofLies https://t.co/d4QvA2tBBj

[snopes.com @snopes]

Was a Woman Arrested for Making Fur Coats with the Neighbor's Cats? https://t.co/yPbIxPhJpV

[Web of Lies @WebofLies16]

It may come as no surprise that the latest death hoax is of President elect, Donald Trump. It's fake. #WebofLies https://t.co/0M8GXzYX6Z

[TMZ @TMZ]

Fake news site uses real WWE screencap for Trump death hoax (via @deathandtaxes) https://t.co/nFQf4NNMMO

[Web of Lies @WebofLies16]

Oh no, it's a demon. Of course it can't be something ordinary like a tree. Someone is having a j-oak... #WebofLies https://t.co/bvc4hf8QQ2

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Having been the recipient of one of these messages, I thought it would be best to share the truth #WebofLies https://t.co/hpTwGvjOqa

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The year of celebrity deaths is finally over. It won't stop celebrity death hoaxes though. Check out our latest post https://t.co/glYuX6ZJJc

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Cheeseburger Oreos. Is this a #WebofTruth or #WebofLies?

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Facebook now flags and down-ranks fake news with help from outside fact checkers https://t.co/YTkn3N1FBC via @techcrunch

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A very interesting analogy #FakeNews #Pope #WebofLies https://t.co/aFpzy7sLMz

[Steven Greenhouse @greenhousenyt]

I love this guy>>> Pope Francis compares publishing and consuming fake news to eating feces. https://t.co/xQNOsTA9Rs

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Hoaxes and false news stories everywhere! #WebofLies #hoax https://t.co/lLiYNOL1X5

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Web of Lies also has a Facebook page. Follow the link: https://t.co/y7UKkxyVri #WebofLies

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Don't forget to check out the Web of Lies blog https://t.co/kEaroIZHZO #WebofLies

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This seems like it should be fake, but it's the truth. @KFC finger condoms. Whatever next... #KFC #WebofTruth https://t.co/tcjSZiA1vJ

[New Stuff @NewStuffonMESH]

KFC Japan offers two-finger plastic condoms so you can eat chicken like a civil person https://t.co/KsiKRckJ4B #themesh #technology

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Don't get scammed on Facebook. You are not in these videos #WebofLies https://t.co/eBdmVxBAiD