Tag: hoax
Exclusive: How the Astrosnacks “hoax” email alert emerged in Islington and spread to schools across London
Warnings of a supposedly dangerous sweet called Astrosnacks have caused widespread concern across London, despite authorities failing to verify the claims. The messages were sent out by schools and councils, and later shared widely on social media. Islington Now has seen a copy of the warning that was first circulated to parents of pupils at a school in Archway in late February.
Don’t get fooled by more fake Banksys – Essex Road street art guide
Earlier this week the internet was duped by fake reports announcing the arrest of graffiti artist Banksy.
So avoid getting tricked by more fake Banksys and...