Lie Detector

While it is scientifically proven that excessive table salt consumption is harmful to health, the claim circulating on the Internet that salt will cause one billion deaths by 2030 is neither accurate nor justified.

False claims about Amish children are being spread on social networks and blogs like sapereaude.lt and paranormal.lt.

A video showing eggs made from plastic has been going viral on social media. Those who shared the video claim that China aims at flooding the food market with fake eggs. „Lie Detector“ explains why this is not true.

Social media users concerned about the ingredients of food products are sharing a video allegedly depicting the production of plastic rice. „The Lie Detector“ has found out that the video actually portrays something different.

A theory circulating on social media claims that foods bearing the little green frog logo contain iRNA vaccines and, what it is more, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is allegedly behind this. „Lie Detector“ explains what these labels really mean and why none of these claims is true.

A fake news post about weather and climate has appeared on social media.

Wars, thefts, and break-ins – all this is happening not only in the real world, but also on the internet. The growing amount of fake news as well as information and cyberattacks have seemingly become the new normal. However, ignoring or getting used to this is not an option. How to protect yourself ...

Once again, social media is spreading information about luxury purchases allegedly made by the family of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. This time, Zelensky's mother-in-law is accused of spending €5 million on a luxurious villa in an upscale Egyptian resort. „Lie Detector“ provides arguments...

In late November and throughout December 2023, social media was abuzz with allegations of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's luxury purchases of two yachts worth a total of €70 million. “Lie Detector“ explains why this story is merely another Kremlin‘s attempt to discredit the Ukrainian leader...

Social media is replete with content attempting to justify Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine. It is asserted that the United Nations (UN) Charter grants Russia the right to denazify other countries if it perceives a Nazi threat. "Lie Detector” debunks these claims as false and explains why.

Almost everyone enjoys the benefits of the Internet and social networks in their lives, but not everyone is aware of the risks and problems they may bring. And one of the most serious problems is the rapid spread of the so-called fake news that not only mislead thousands, but also create and feed my...

At the beginning of 2021, Facebook will announce the best European fact-checking success cases in Europe. The winner will be named in the event of Virtual Global Summit. Among 9 nominees there is news portal Delfi Lie Detector.

Fake news creates the illusion of an alternative reality for those who read and listen to this form of disinformation. As a result, a person exposed to too much disinformation will gradually become detached from reality. The Editor of Delfi Lie Detector, Aistė Meidutė, battles fake news every day, a...