copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-08-12): French singer Yseult delivered a breathtaking performance at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games closing ceremony, dressed in an exquisite Dior Haute Couture ensemble that paid homage to the iconic fashion house’s rich history. The outfit, crafted by Maria Grazia Chiuri, featured a black silk New Bar jacket—a modern reinterpretation of the signature Bar jacket that debuted in the 1940s as part of Christian Dior’s revolutionary "New Look." This look is characterized by its structured, cinched waist and elegant silhouette, symbolizing the timeless elegance of Dior. [...] Her performance, as stunning as her attire, was a fitting finale to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, blending high fashion with a powerful musical presence. [...] And that’s a wrap on the 2024 Olympics.
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-07-22): The story so far: The official mascot for the Paris Olympics and Paralympics 2024 are the Phryges, little figures modelled after the traditional Phrygian hats which are a symbol of the French Republic. The Olympic Phyrge is a blue, white and red cap-like figure with the golden Paris 2024 logo across its chest (blue, white and red are the colours of the French flag.) The design of the Paralympics 2024 mascot is largely the same— but features a prosthetic leg. As per the Paris Olympics website, the mascots are in line with "Paris 2024’s vision" to "demonstrate that sport can change lives." The mascots will thus, play "a major role by leading a revolution through sport."
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-07-29): An image of a woman in a green dress went viral claiming that China selected a design inspired by the Palestinian flag for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, scheduled for July 26 to August 11. The Facebook post reads: "China chose a design inspired by the Palestinian flag for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games." [...] Hence, we can conclude that the 2023 Vogue photoshoot was falsely presented as China’s pro-Palestine statement for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-10-06): The emblem for Paris 2024 was considered the biggest new logo release of 2019 by many design magazines.[177][182] An Opinion Way survey shows that 83 per cent of French people say they like the new Paris 2024 Games emblem. Approval ratings were high, with 82 per cent of those surveyed finding it aesthetically appealing and 78 per cent finding it to be creative.[183] It was met with some mockery on social media, one user commenting that the logo "would be better suited to a dating site or a hair salon".[179] [...] - ^ "Phrygian cap symbolising French republic chosen as 2024 Paris Olympics mascot". France 24. 14 November 2022. Archived from the original on 9 February 2023. Retrieved 28 July 2023.
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-07-25): China chooses a design inspired by the Palestinian flag for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, to be held from July 26 to August 11. [...] Newschecker noticed a watermark reading "Vogue" at the bottom-right corner of the viral image, indicating it may have been shot for the fashion and lifestyle magazine. We also ran a keyword search for "Palestine China Olympics", which did not lead us to any credible reports featuring such a photo or design. We then ran a reverse image search, which led us to this article by online platform Fashionotography, dated September 13, 2024, featuring the same photo. "In a brilliant blend of sports fervour and high fashion, Vogue China’s September 2023 issue takes an inspired leap. Led by the audacious Margaret Zhang, the issue pays homage to the eagerly awaited Asian Games in Hangzhou," read the article.
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-07-26): The Olympics 2024 will officially open in Paris on the night of Friday, July 26 and continue through Sunday, Aug. 11. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games will showcase 3,800 hours of live sport and award 329 gold medals in 32 sports over 18 days of competition across the capital and in other parts of France. The ambitious opening ceremony will take place along the River Seine instead of in a stadium. Amidst this, an image claiming to show a design influenced by the Palestinian flag selected by China for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris is going viral on social media. [...] Upon further search we found that that the Chinese athletes' opening ceremony attire for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris will have red and white designs.
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-07-16): Move over Lululemon, Berluti and Ralph Lauren. The internet has chosen its new favorite national uniform at the forthcoming Paris 2024 Olympics: Mongolia’s. [...] Designs incorporate the national colors of blue, red, and white, as well as various traditional patterns and motifs, including the "Soyombo" symbol that appears in the country’s flag. Motifs associated with Paris and the Games, namely the Eiffel Tower and the Olympic flame also feature.
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-07-30): Image showing China's 2024 Olympic outfit inspired by Palestinian flag is fake Image showing China's 2024 Olympic outfit inspired by Palestinian flag is fake (Web Desk) - A Vogue image published in August 2023 and unrelated to the Olympics or the war between Israel and Hamas has been misleadingly shared online to suggest China’s Olympic team chose an outfit inspired by the Palestinian flag for the 2024 Paris Games. [...] The posts misrepresented the image with captions such as "China has chosen a design of the Palestinian flag for the Paris 2024 Olympics."
Claim: China Has Chosen A Design Inspired By The Palestinian Flag For The Paris Olympics 2024 !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-26)
Evidence (2024-07-26): While he is the only Palestinian to qualify for Paris 2024, he won’t be the only one competing.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2024-07-25): In conclusion, the viral message claiming an income tax refund of Rs 15,490 is a scam. Taxpayers in Sri Lanka and India should remain cautious and ensure they verify any such claims through official channels before sharing any personal information.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-02): The Press Information Bureau on Wednesday raised a scam alert after taking cognisance of a viral message going viral. The viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490. The PIB has flagged the message as fake. Further, the government organisation stated that the Income Tax of India had not sent this message. The PIB further urged citizens to be aware of such scams and refrain from sharing personal information. Government Offering Loan of Rs 1,00,000 Under PM Mudra Yojana on Paying Rs 1,750 As Loan Agreement Charges? PIB Fact Check Reveals Truth About Viral Letter. A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of ₹ 15,490.#PIBFactCheck ✔️ This claim is 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞. ✔️ @IncomeTaxIndia has 𝐧𝐨𝐭 sent this message.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-08): As technology continues to advance, so do the tactics of fraudsters seeking to deceive individuals for their financial gain. The latest scam making the rounds target taxpayers by posing as legitimate entities, exploiting the vulnerability of unsuspecting victims. The scam, which closely resembles the notorious PAN card update hoax, has prompted the Press Information Bureau (PIB) Fact Check official Twitter account to issue a warning to the public. Fraudsters are sending messages that claim recipients are eligible for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490. These messages, designed to appear official, urge individuals to verify their account details by clicking on a provided link. However, the PIB has categorically stated that the claims are fake and that the Income Tax Department has not sent any such messages. The government bureau emphasizes the need for caution and advises individuals to avoid sharing personal information with such sources. [...] A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of ₹ 15,490.#PIBFactCheck ✔️ This claim is 𝐅𝐚𝐤𝐞.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-02): A message on social media claims that an revenue tax refund of Rs 15,490 has been approved for particular person taxpayers. In order to get it, the viral message declare that individuals must confirm their checking account numbers if these usually are not appropriate. The message has additionally a hyperlink to confirm the checking account. "You have been approved an income tax refund of Rs. 15,490/-, the amount will be credited to your account shortly. Please verify your account number 5XXXXX6755. If this is not correct, please update your bank account information by visiting the link below," the viral message said. The viral message turned out to be faux. The central authorities’s nodal company’s reality examine division has refuted the viral message. It mentioned that Income Tax has not despatched this message. "A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490," PIB mentioned in a tweet, including that, "Income Tax has not sent this message."
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-03): The Income Tax Department has warned that any message claiming to pay taxpayers income tax refund of Rs 15,490 or any other amount, is a fake one. And any gullible taxpayer who clicks on the phishing link in the message, in order to "verify or update bank account" to receive the message, can get defrauded. In a tweet, the Income Tax Department said: "A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of ₹ 15,490. This claim is fake. @IncomeTaxIndia has not sent this message. Beware of such scams & refrain from sharing your personal information." [...] And the Income Tax Department has attached the screenshot of the scam message alongwith the tweet, which reads: "Dear Sir, You have been approved an income tax refund of Rs 15,490/-, the amount will be credited to your account shortly. Please verify your account number 5XXXXX6755. If this is not correct, please update your bank account information by visiting the link below."
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-05): A widely circulated fake message has caught the attention of official fact-checkers, such as PIB FactCheck, and even the Income Tax Department itself. The message claims that you have been approved for an income tax refund, often citing a specific amount like Rs 15,490, and asks you to verify or update your bank account information in order to receive the refund. It provides a link that recipients are urged to click on, usually a URL like "https://bit.ly/20wpYK6". It is crucial to be aware that this message is a scam. The Income Tax Department will never request you to provide or confirm your bank account details through messages. Legitimate income tax refunds are directly deposited into the bank accounts that taxpayers have already provided and verified when filing their returns. The Income Tax Department also communicates refund-related information through registered email IDs and mobile numbers. Refunds are processed and sent only after the Income Tax Department has thoroughly reviewed and approved your Income Tax Return (ITR). If there is any need for further information or clarification, the department will notify you via the email address you've registered.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-04): Income tax refund scam: Don't fall for it; how to protect yourself [...] The Income Tax Department has shared cautionary advice for taxpayers regarding the latest scam around income tax refunds. Several users have received phishing messages impersonating the Income Tax Department and promising income tax refunds. [...] As per PIB Fact Check the message reads, "You have been approved a tax refund of Rs 15,490/- the amount will be credited to your account number 5xxxxx6755. If this is not correct please update your bank account information by visiting the link below."
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-04): If you receive a message showing that your income tax refund has been approved, whether it be for Rs. 15,490 or any other sum, and it asks to update or verify your bank account in order to collect the refund, ignore it as a fraud and refrain from replying. [...] One particular spam message that has gained widespread attention was shared by the Government’s official fact-checker, PIB FactCheck. The message contains the following content: "Dear Sir, You have been approved an income tax refund of Rs. 15,490/-, the amount will be credited to your account shortly. Please verify your account number 5*8564. If this is not correct, please update your bank account information by visiting the link below. https://bit.ly/#######". The income tax department also retweeted the same message. The income tax department will never ask for bank account details, updates, or verification through messaging, so taxpayers should be aware of this. Refunds of income taxes are directly transferred into pre-approved bank accounts that taxpayers provide when filing forms. The income tax division also contacts taxpayers via their registered mobile and email addresses to inform them of the refund.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-02): A message on social media claims that an income tax refund of Rs 15,490 has been approved for individual taxpayers. In order to get it, the viral message claim that people need to verify their bank account numbers if these are not correct. The message has also a link to verify the bank account. "You have been approved an income tax refund of Rs. 15,490/-, the amount will be credited to your account shortly. Please verify your account number 5XXXXX6755. If this is not correct, please update your bank account information by visiting the link below," the viral message stated. The viral message turned out to be fake. The central government's nodal agency's fact check department has refuted the viral message. It said that Income Tax has not sent this message. "A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490," PIB said in a tweet, adding that, "Income Tax has not sent this message."
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-04): Taxpayers have been alerted by the Department to exercise caution when encountering messages promising a Rs 15,490 income tax refund. These messages are fraudulent, and clicking on the provided link may lead to a deceptive website designed to mimic the official Income Tax Department site. If personal information is entered on this deceptive website, scammers could exploit it to steal your identity and financial data. It is crucial to remain vigilant and avoid falling victim to these scams. [...] "A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of Rs 15,490. This claim is fake. @IncomeTaxIndia has not sent this message. Beware of such scams & refrain from sharing your personal information," said PIB Fact Check in an official tweet. The Income Tax Department attached the screenshot of the scam message along with the tweet, which reads, "Dear Sir, You have been approved an income tax refund of Rs 15,490/-, the amount will be credited to your account shortly. Please verify your account number 5XXXXX6755. If this is not correct, please update your bank account information by visiting the link below."
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-04): A message is doing rounds and has gone viral claiming that taxpayers have received an income tax refund of Rs 15,490. "You have been approved a tax refund of Rs 15,490 and the amount will be credited to your account number 5xxxxx6755. If this is not correct please update your bank account information by visiting the link below," the message reads. When we received this photo through WhatsApp, we began our investigation and found that the viral message was fake. PIB Fact Check, a fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau, has also issued a clarification in this regard so that taxpayers don't fall for hoax IT refund scams. It asked people to beware of such scams and refrain from sharing their personal information. It is pertinent to mention that as per government rules, the Income Tax department sends the refund after the IT return is duly processed. The Income Tax Department has warned that taxpayers should not click on such fake messages or open any attachments.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-03): Fake messages claiming that taxpayers have received an income tax refund of Rs 15,490 are doing rounds and have gone viral. PIB Fact Check, a fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau, has issued a clarification in this regard so that taxpayers don't fall for hoax IT refund scams. [...] According to a PIB tweet, the message reads: "You have been approved a tax refund of Rs 15,490 and the amount will be credited to your account number 5xxxxx6755. If this is not correct please update your bank account information by visiting the link below." [...] As per government rules, the Income Tax department sends the refund after the IT return is duly processed. In case the ITR is not processed and the tax department needs additional information, it sends an alert to the taxpayer on his registered phone number and email id.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-09-13): The Income Tax department had also informed taxpayers regarding such fraudulent activities where the message promises Rs 15,490 as Income Tax Refunds which will be credited to the account once the taxpayer verifies the bank account by visiting the link provided in the message. [...] The PIB Fact Check team had shared a post highlighting this viral message claiming that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of ₹ 15,490. This claim is fake and it is essential to be beware of such scams & refrain from sharing your personal information. This same post was reposted by the Income Tax Department. A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of â¹ 15,490.#PIBFactCheck — PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) August 2, 2023 âï¸ This claim is ð ðð¤ð.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2024-08-03): With the normal ITR filing deadline coming to an end and income tax refunds starting to get processed, taxpayers need to be wary of scammers attempting to exploit this period. Fraudulent phishing messages containing links are being sent to taxpayers, falsely claiming that their ITRs have been processed and a certain amount has been approved as a refund. [...] In response to these fraudulent emails and messages, the Income Tax Department continues to provide cautionary advice to raise awareness among taxpayers, helping them avoid falling victim to such scams. In the past few days following the July 31 ITR filing deadline, numerous individuals have received phishing messages asking them to click a link in the email or message to verify their bank account for income tax refunds. One such message reads, "You have been approved a tax refund of Rs 15,490/-, and the amount will be credited to your account number 5xxxxx6755. If this is not correct, please update your bank account information by visiting the link below." It’s crucial to emphasize that the tax department never sends links for a refund and taxpayers should abstain from sharing any personal financial information or clicking on suspicious links. The Income Tax Department never requests detailed personal information, such as PIN numbers, passwords, or dates of birth, for credit cards, banks, or other financial accounts.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-03): As the filing window for the FY23 Income Tax Return (ITR) closed on July 31, many taxpayers who had paid additional income tax and expected a return began receiving notifications alerting them of their refund amount. In addition, spammers have started defrauding gullible taxpayers by sending them a bogus messages with a link that can wipe their bank accounts clean. The Income Tax Department has issued a warning that any communication purporting to pay taxpayers an income tax refund of Rs 15,490 or any other sum is fraudulent. Any unsuspecting taxpayer who clicks on the link in the message to "verify or update bank account" in order to receive the message can be taken advantage of. The Income Tax Department took Twitter to share the information. The tweet goes as follows, "A viral message claims that the recipient has been approved for an income tax refund of 15,490." This assertion is false. @IncomeTaxIndia has not sent this message. Be wary of such scams and avoid disclosing personal information."
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-04): The SMS is sent from a mobile number that does not contain the SMS header of the I-T department; it reads: "You have been approved an income tax refund of Rs. 15490/-, the amount will be credited to your account shortly. Please verify your account number 5XXXXX6755. If this is not correct, please update your bank account information by visiting the link below. httpxxxxxxxxxxx" [...] What you need to remember is that the tax department already has all the details required to process your refunds, such as the name of your bank, your account number, PAN number and email or phone number. Since it is an automated process, once your ITR is scrutinised, you will receive the refund, if any, directly in your bank account. You will also receive an email intimation from the I-T department specifying the refund amount. Earlier this week, the fact check team of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) also cautioned taxpayers about tax refund scams and asked them to refrain from sharing personal information by opening the link in such messages.
Claim: Income Tax Refund Of Rs 15,490 Approved For Taxpayers !! (Social Media Users, 2024-07-25)
Evidence (2023-08-07): Recently, a viral message has been surfacing the internet that recipient has been been approved for an income tax refund of Rs.15,490. [...] Viral message claiming Income Tax Refund Approval of Rs.15,490 Fake [...] The PIB Fact Check on his official twitter portal has confirmed it that this message is fake. They requests each income taxpayers to not get triggered by this scam message and not to click any of the link provided therein; beware of such scams and refrain from sharing your personal information.