Investigations

Investigations

Investigations

Cases we've looked at. Findings we've published. This archive grows with every investigation we complete.

Health

Confirmed False

Viral Health Claim About New Vaccine Side Effects

A viral post alleged that a newly introduced vaccine caused widespread unreported side effects. The claim referenced unnamed medical professionals and unofficial statistics. The investigation examined public health reports, regulatory documentation, and verified medical sources to assess the accuracy of the claim.

Politics

Confirmed False

Fabricated Economic Data Shared by News Aggregator

An online article reported a significant decline in national employment figures, citing unofficial data and anonymous sources. The claim gained traction across multiple news aggregators. The investigation compared official statistical releases, publication timelines, and source credibility to verify the reported figures.

Economy

Confirmed False

Misleading Headline About Corporate Data Breach

Several outlets reported a large-scale data breach affecting a financial services provider. The headline suggested millions of affected users, while the source documentation provided limited confirmation. The investigation reviewed official company statements, cybersecurity reports, and timeline discrepancies to assess the scope of the incident.

Politics

Confirmed False

Misleading Quote Attributed to Government Official

“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent vehicula ligula vel massa eleifend, non tincidunt velit fermentum. Suspendisse potenti."

Media

Confirmed False

Reported Protest Numbers Disputed Across Media Outlets

Multiple media outlets reported significantly different attendance figures following a public protest in a European capital. Some articles described the demonstration as "massive," while others characterized it as "limited in scale," citing conflicting sources and unofficial estimates.

Economy

Confirmed False

Misrepresented Statements from International Conference

“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent vehicula ligula vel massa eleifend, non tincidunt velit fermentum. Suspendisse potenti."

Health

Confirmed False

Viral Health Claim About New Vaccine Side Effects

A viral post alleged that a newly introduced vaccine caused widespread unreported side effects. The claim referenced unnamed medical professionals and unofficial statistics. The investigation examined public health reports, regulatory documentation, and verified medical sources to assess the accuracy of the claim.

Politics

Confirmed False

Fabricated Economic Data Shared by News Aggregator

An online article reported a significant decline in national employment figures, citing unofficial data and anonymous sources. The claim gained traction across multiple news aggregators. The investigation compared official statistical releases, publication timelines, and source credibility to verify the reported figures.

Economy

Confirmed False

Misleading Headline About Corporate Data Breach

Several outlets reported a large-scale data breach affecting a financial services provider. The headline suggested millions of affected users, while the source documentation provided limited confirmation. The investigation reviewed official company statements, cybersecurity reports, and timeline discrepancies to assess the scope of the incident.

Politics

Confirmed False

Misleading Quote Attributed to Government Official

“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent vehicula ligula vel massa eleifend, non tincidunt velit fermentum. Suspendisse potenti."

Media

Confirmed False

Reported Protest Numbers Disputed Across Media Outlets

Multiple media outlets reported significantly different attendance figures following a public protest in a European capital. Some articles described the demonstration as "massive," while others characterized it as "limited in scale," citing conflicting sources and unofficial estimates.

Economy

Confirmed False

Misrepresented Statements from International Conference

“Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Praesent vehicula ligula vel massa eleifend, non tincidunt velit fermentum. Suspendisse potenti."

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Investigations

About

Legal

Independent. Nonprofit. Being Built For You.

RED DOT, Nonprofit Association (Austria) / ZVR 1811313123 / Nonprofit under Austrian law (§§34ff BAO) / rd@thereddot.org

Independent. Nonprofit. Evidence-Based.

RED DOT – Nonprofit Association (Austria) / ZVR 1811313123 / Nonprofit under Austrian law (§§34ff BAO) / rd@thereddot.org

Independent. Nonprofit. Evidence-Based.

RED DOT – Nonprofit Association (Austria) / ZVR 1811313123 / Nonprofit under Austrian law (§§34ff BAO) / rd@thereddot.org