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Jordan Liles

Jordan Liles is a Senior Reporter who has been with Snopes since 2016.

#TrumpIsDead began to trend on Twitter despite the fact that former US President Donald Trump was not dead.

Trump Is Not Dead, Despite #TrumpIsDead Hoax on Twitter

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 1, 2022

#TrumpIsDead was trending on Twitter in the U.S. on the afternoon of Nov. 1, 2022.

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A stand-up comedian named John Crist shot a sketch having a meltdown while pretending to be KPRC-TV traffic reporter Anavid Reyes.

Anavid Reyes 'Traffic Reporter Meltdown' Video Is a Comedy Sketch

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 1, 2022

The video was the creative work of a stand-up comedian named John Crist.

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A video recorded in January 2021 has been miscaptioned ahead of the 2022 midterm elections with the words MORE THAN 7,000 soldiers are now in DC.

Video Does Not Show 7K Soldiers in DC Days Before 2022 Midterm Elections

Written by: Jordan Liles

Nov. 1, 2022

The miscaptioned video actually dates back to January 2021, just after the deadly protest at the ...

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Paul Pelosi attacked with hammer in home

False Rumor Claims Paul Pelosi Brought Attacker Home from Gay Bar

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 31, 2022

The Santa Monica Observer, the website that originally pushed this false rumor, later updated it ...

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George Carlin did once say the words, "when fascism comes to America," but the quote has appeared online incorrectly.

What Did George Carlin Say About 'When Fascism Comes to America'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 31, 2022

To find the truth, we looked to an old episode of HBO's "Real Time with Bill Maher."

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Person, Human, Audience

Biden Falsely Claims Gas Prices Were 'Over $5' When He Took Office

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 31, 2022

Biden made the remarks in Syracuse as part of highlighting an investment made by the U.S.-based ...

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Anne Frank once wrote, "And you can always, always give something, even if it is only kindness!"

Did Anne Frank Write, 'Always Give Something, Even if It Is Only Kindness'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 29, 2022

There are way too many fake Anne Frank quotes that are shared online, but this one about giving ...

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Thomas Edison once said, "Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time."

Did Thomas Edison Say, 'Our Greatest Weakness Lies in Giving Up'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 28, 2022 (Updated: Nov. 29, 2022)

There's no shortage of fake quotes on the internet. However, this one is real.

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Bruno Mars Facebook scam

Bruno Mars Isn't Giving Away Cash and Gift Cards on Facebook

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 27, 2022

We found several Facebook posts from scammers that misleadingly claimed Mars and other celebriti ...

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A miscaptioned tweet said a video showed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak lighting candles as part of a spiritual and traditional ritual on Oct. 25, 2022, his first day in office.

Video of Rishi Sunak Lighting Candles Is from 2020, Not His First Day as British PM

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 27, 2022

Shout-out to people on Twitter who provide evidence in their replies that shows the original twe ...

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A news website did not publish a serious headline that read, "Musk's Twitter Takeover Threatens Our Democracy with Unrestricted Speech."

Not a Real News Article: 'Musk's Twitter Takeover Threatens Our Democracy with Unrestricted Speech'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 27, 2022

Social media users shared a screenshot of a headline that was published by what appeared to be a ...

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A picture that was taken from high in the air and shows Hurricane Ian or another storm hovering over Miami or Fort Myers is real, according to the rumor.

Fake Photo Doesn't Show Real Hurricane Over Miami, Florida

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 27, 2022

If a hurricane is headed for Florida, this creative digital artwork showin ...

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YouTube did not say we are officially removing the skip ad button nor did they say it's for the mental healths sake of our advertisers.

Fake Tweet Says YouTube Will Be 'Removing the Skip Ad Button'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 27, 2022

The fake tweet was in a Reddit post entitled "13/6/2024."

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Former U.S. President Barack Obama once said of U.S. President Joe Biden, "Don't underestimate Joe's ability to fuck things up."

Did Obama Say 'Don't Underestimate Joe's Ability to F*ck Things Up'?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 26, 2022

We looked for the origins of a quote that said former U.S. President Barack Obama purportedly wa ...

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The Oct. 24, 2022, deadly shooting in St. Louis took place at a high school that had metal detectors, locked doors, and seven security officers working in the building.

Tweet Accurately Describes Security at St. Louis School Shooting

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 25, 2022

Here is the evidence we gathered after readers asked us to confirm whether this viral tweet was ...

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The claim is that videos showed a DeWalt Ascent Series electric mower catching on fire at Equip Exposition 2022.

Do Videos Show a DeWalt Electric Mower Catching on Fire?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 25, 2022

We received inquiries from readers who were looking for more details about the videos.

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Facebook posts say that, "988 is a new system that recently went live to help people reach help in a mental health crisis."

Yes, 988 Is a Real US Number for Mental Health Crises and Suicidal Thoughts

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 24, 2022

Facebook users copied and pasted posts that mentioned 988, which truly is the first nationwide t ...

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An unsolicited email scam from a suspicious email address not associated with Marquis Who's Who says "you have been selected" to be included in the annual publication, "Who's Who in America."

Scam Email: 'You Have Been Selected' for 'Who's Who in America'

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 24, 2022 (Updated: Oct. 25, 2022)

If an unsolicited email shows one big image of text, it might be a scam.

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T-Mobile

Is the Kroll Settlement Administration LLC Text Message a Scam or Legit?

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 24, 2022

The genuine text message mentioned a T-Mobile data breach from 2021 and said recipients were "el ...

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This purportedly paranormal figure or ghost or demon or alien in the woods was supposedly caught on a trail camera or trail cam.

A Snopes Collection of Spooky 'Unsolved' Mysteries

Written by: Jordan Liles

Oct. 24, 2022

Creepy clowns, ghosts, UFOs, and even a former U.S. president make up this collection of mysteri ...

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