Death Scams and Hoaxes

Circulating “breaking news” posts claim that Donald Trump has suffered from a cardiac arrest and died while addressing the public. The posts include an image apparently depicting Trump collapsed on the stage floor after the heart attack.

“Breaking news” post circulating via social media claims that popular US actor Brad Pitt has been found dead. The post purports to be from Fox News.

“News” posts circulating via social media claim that popular American singer and actress Miley Cyrus has been found dead at her Hollywood home.

According to a report circulating via social media and the blogosphere, Steve Burns, former host of popular children’s TV show Blue’s Clues, has died in a car accident.

According to a report circulating via social media, actor Peter Dinklage has been killed in a car accident. Peter Dinklage plays the character Tyrion Lannister in the TV series Game of Thrones. 

According to a report currently circulating via social media, much loved US actor Adam Sandler has been found dead at his home in an apparent suicide.

Posts claiming that US comedian and actor Martin Lawrence has died are circulating vigorously via social media.

News’ report claims that legendary country music star Willie Nelson has been found dead at his Maui home.

Circulating Facebook message claims that actor Will Smith has died due to a doctor’s negligence during an operation. The message invites users to click a link to see CCTV footage of the operation.