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Anonymous chain messages often circulate on platforms like iMessage, WhatsApp, Snapchat and Facebook Messenger during major news events.

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stated on June 2, 2020 a text
Text from someone “connected” to Raleigh police: “antifa may be heading into the wealthy neighborhoods tonight to take what should be theirs.”
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By Paul Specht • June 5, 2020
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stated on March 23, 2020 a Facebook message
An audio message lists five ways people can prevent the novel coronavirus.
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By Daniel Funke • March 25, 2020
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stated on March 23, 2020 a video
"Slices of lemon in a cup of hot water can save your life. The hot lemon can kill the proliferation of" the novel coronavirus.
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By Daniel Funke • March 24, 2020
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stated on March 23, 2020 a Snapchat screenshot
Says "special military helicopters will spray pesticide against the Corona virus in the skies all over the country."
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By Daniel Funke • March 24, 2020
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stated on March 19, 2020 a text
The federal government is “preparing to mobilize the national guard,” “dispatch them across the US with military” and “announce a nationwide 1 week quarantine for all citizens.”
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By Daniel Funke • March 20, 2020
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stated on March 16, 2020 a text
Donald Trump is “announcing tomorrow that the US is going into quarantine for the next 14 days.”
False
By Daniel Funke • March 17, 2020
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