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Online platforms failing to filter out fake reviews, Which? warns

An industry of paid-for fake reviews is infiltrating major platforms such as Facebook, Google and Trustpilot, consumer group Which? has said. As part of an investigation into the issue, Which? said it was easily able to use a fake reviews broker to ...

28 Jul 2022 at 01:01

‘What does a tosh look like?’ – Elon Musk in Twitter exchange with NI Secretary

Elon Musk has queried the meaning of the word tosh in a Twitter exchange with the Northern Ireland Secretary. Chris Heaton-Harris challenged Twitter’s new chief executive to eliminate fake news after he was targeted by a sham resignation email. Mr ...

10 Nov 2022 at 13:16

Inishowen

Use of fake notes detected by Buncrana businesses

The use of counterfeit notes has been detected by businesses in Buncrana in recent days. Gardaí have issued a warning that counterfeit £50 Bank of Scotland notes are in circulation after two incidents in Buncrana at the weekend. In one instance a ...

19 Nov 2024 at 11:33

Fashion & Beauty

5 viral TikTok fake tanning tips for the perfect summer glow

With the distinct lack of sunshine we’ve experienced so far this summer, fake tan has been more important than ever for those of us who love the bronzed look. Whether you’re a seasoned sunless tanner or you’ve recently discovered the joy of the ...

17 Aug 2023 at 12:17

Inishowen

Use of fake notes detected by Buncrana businesses

19 Nov 2024 at 17:33

Crime & Court

Councillor warns 'rental scams rampant’ in Kilkenny

People searching for private rental properties in Kilkenny are being targeted by scams aimed at depriving potential tenants of substantial amounts of money. Councillor Andrew McGuinness is warning people to be cautious and to stick to ...

19 Jul 2023 at 09:33

Fact check: Viral screenshot of an opinion column was shared by parody account

A widely shared post on social media shows the headline of what appears to be an opinion column with the same formatting as the Guardian newspaper’s website. The supposed opinion piece was titled: Someone wished me “Merry Christmas”, ...

27 Dec 2024 at 14:44

X may start charging new users to post, says Elon Musk

X is planning to start charging all new users a “small fee” in order to interact with posts, the social media site’s owner, Elon Musk, has said. Replying to an account which had posted about the possible changes, the Tesla and Space ...

16 Apr 2024 at 10:20

National News

RTÉ issues warning about fake adverts using its branding and presenters

The national broadcaster has issued a warning to its audience about adverts using RTÉ branding and in some cases 'deep fake' technology which portrays reports by RTÉ presenters which never occurred. A statement from RTÉ on its ...

21 Oct 2023 at 08:33

Ireland

Gardai warn of ‘fake news’ after public order incident at Dublin school

People have been urged to be wary of “fake news” after misinformation was spread online in relation to a public order incident at a Dublin school. Gardai said that Irish students were the only people involved in the incident ...

13 Sept 2024 at 19:22

Crime

My second life as Lucy: Covid care worker from Jamaica pays price for buying ‘dead person’s passport’ 23 years ago

A mother-of-three from Jamaica with five years of service to the NHS lost her nursing qualifications and has spent more than £40,000 in visa fees to remain in the UK after she was prosecuted for buying what she thought was ...

04 Jan 2024 at 06:30

Fashion & Beauty

The dos and don’ts of fake tanning in rainy summer weather

If you’re not heading to sunny Europe this summer, you may need a boost from a trusty bottle to evoke a glowing tan. But Britain’s quintessentially soggy season means the ordeal of full-body tanning is even tricker than ...

10 Jul 2024 at 15:32

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