Watch Out: Bogus News Spreading Panic Amidst the Population
Spurious claims circulating online in Russia regarding tainted bottles being distributed
Get ready for some misinformation coming your way as Russia gears up to celebrate Victory Day.
Online and via messengers, fake alerts about volunteers handing out tainted water and treats have begun to circulate. Notably, there's been no concrete announcement from authorities regarding this. Rest assured, these news bits are merely fabricated and aimed at stirring fear among the masses.
Prior to this, we reported an outbreak of false information on social media in the Kuban region, where rumors about poisoned food being distributed during events marking the 80th anniversary of the Great Victory surfaced.[1] However, at present, there's no credible evidence supporting such claims.
[1] No recent reports of poisoned food rumors during Victory Day in Russia
- Despite the spreading rumors about volunteers distributing poisoned water and treats, there's been no official warning or announcement from authorities regarding this.
- In the Kuban region, recents have seen the proliferation of false information about poisoned food being distributed during events, but there's currently no credible evidence to support these claims.
- This year, Russia is commemorating Victory Day, but politics may be at play as bogus news about tainted treats is circulating online.
- The general-news and crime-and-justice sectors should be vigilant during this time, as the population remains at risk from misinformation that could cause unnecessary panic.
