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5 signs of a Social Security scam

Student Loans

What we can VERIFY about student loan forgiveness as SCOTUS weighs the plan

The future of student debt relief is currently in the hands of the Supreme Court. Here’s what we can VERIFY about loan forgiveness right now.
Social Security

What to know about Social Security benefits: VERIFY Fact Sheet

VERIFY answers common questions about Social Security benefits, including how they’re calculated, whether they’re taxable and if family members can receive them.
Environment

What we can VERIFY about the Ohio train derailment

A train carrying toxic chemicals derailed near East Palestine, Ohio. Here's what we know as fact, and what's unconfirmed rumor.
Coronavirus

XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant: 4 Fast Facts

The latest strain of COVID-19 has become the most dominant in the Northeastern U.S. in the last month.
Scams

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Scammers try to take advantage of the holiday season, when many people are shopping and donating more than they usually do. Here’s what to be wary of.
Food

Verifying 5 common food claims

Worried gum will stay in your stomach for years? Think you can get perfect vision if you eat enough carrots? We fact-checked five pieces of food folklore.
Fact Sheets

VERIFY Fact Sheet: RSV illness

VERIFY is answering some of the most common questions about RSV, including how to prevent it and if there is a vaccine available for it.
Scams

6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam

More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.
Scams

5 ways to protect yourself from a job scam

Millions of Americans fall victim to job scams each year. Here are verified ways to keep you and your money safe when looking for a new job.
Coronavirus

Facts you should know about long COVID

Several VERIFY readers have asked the team about long COVID. We’re breaking down the answers to some of the most common questions.
Fact Sheets

How to spot manipulated videos, including deepfakes and shallowfakes

Manipulated videos can be used to spread false information. Here’s how you can tell if a video is a deepfake or shallowfake.

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5 signs of a Social Security scam

What we can VERIFY about student loan forgiveness as SCOTUS weighs the plan

What to know about Social Security benefits: VERIFY Fact Sheet

What we can VERIFY about the Ohio train derailment

XBB.1.5 COVID-19 subvariant: 4 Fast Facts

Watch out for these common holiday scams

Verifying 5 common food claims

VERIFY Fact Sheet: RSV illness

6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam

5 ways to protect yourself from a job scam

Facts you should know about long COVID

How to spot manipulated videos, including deepfakes and shallowfakes

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