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šŸ§Ÿā€ā™€ļø #ZombieClaim: No, paracetamol pills stamped P-500 do not contain Machupo virus. This old hoax is still FALSE. africacheck.info/paracetamol_ma…

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🚨 The internet is bursting with health ads and advice — but not all of it is safe or true. From fake products to miracle cures and dodgy home remedies, scams are everywhere. šŸ’” Want to protect your health and your wallet? Here’s how to spot a scam before it does harm.

🚨 The internet is bursting with health ads and advice — but not all of it is safe or true. From fake products to miracle cures and dodgy home remedies, scams are everywhere.

šŸ’” Want to protect your health and your wallet? Here’s how to spot a scam before it does harm.
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A viral Facebook post advertises a paid training programme for ambulance assistants across South Africa. But there are multiple signs the advert is a scam. africacheck.info/ambulance_assi…

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🦁 A bizarre video that appears to show a #lion helping itself to the butchery aisle in a supermarket has been widely shared across social media. Don't be fooled – the video is #AI generated. africacheck.info/sa_lion

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🚁 Stories about a family using a South African National Defence Force ā€œbroken chopperā€ as a house are false. Originally published by a clearly labelled satire site, this story has been reposted without its original context. africacheck.info/sandf_helicopt…

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#ICYMI: We’re looking at all things #ArtificialIntelligence. šŸ‘‰ How does AI work on WhatsApp & social media? šŸ‘‰ How can you tell if a video, image or voice note was created/edited by AI? šŸ‘‰ Top tips to avoid falling for AI-driven scams. @volumeafrica @africacheck

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Think that viral video looks a little too perfect? šŸ‘€ Sometimes what’s left out tells you more than what’s shown. šŸ“² Always dig deeper before hitting share. #TipOfTheWeek #FactCheck #AIcontent

Think that viral video looks a little too perfect? šŸ‘€

Sometimes what’s left out tells you more than what’s shown.

šŸ“² Always dig deeper before hitting share.

#TipOfTheWeek #FactCheck #AIcontent
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A video circulating online appears to show a lion devouring meat in a grocery store. Don’t fall for it - the video is AI-generated. africacheck.info/sa_lion

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A viral Facebook post advertises a paid training programme for ambulance assistants across South Africa. But look out – there are telltale signs it's a scam. africacheck.info/ambulance_assi…

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Stories about a family using a South African National Defence Force ā€œbroken chopperā€ as a house are NOT TRUE. Originally published as satire, this story has been reposted without the original context. africacheck.info/sandf_helicopt…

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Heard something wild on WhatsApp? 😳 Before you hit forward, hit follow! Get scam alerts & fact-checks straight to your phone by joining our WhatsApp channel. Scan the QR or tap the link—your ears on the ground just got smarter. šŸ“²šŸ‘£šŸ’¬

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Tax season is in full swing and that means scammers are lurking around the corner. Here are a few ways you can protect yourself and loved ones from tax scams: 1ļøāƒ£Don’t give your personal information such as your banking details. 2ļøāƒ£Never click on unknown links 3ļøāƒ£SARS will never ask

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Find reliable facts and sources on key topics with Africa Check’s #InfoFinder in just three, quick easy steps! All you have to do is: 1ļøāƒ£Visit africacheck.org/infofinder 2ļøāƒ£Select your preferred topic 3ļøāƒ£Select country