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COVID-19 Discussion Board / Debunking FakeNews

« on: March 22, 2020, 12:56:37 PM »

Lots of #fakenews going around. Can we use this thread so that people who are too lazy to spend 15 seconds on Google can check before forwarding a WhatsApp?

Please include your source/proof that it is fake. Primary sources preferable to news articles.

Rumor:

Go to my2020census.gov and fill out this census form so you can get you stimulus check. That’s how they going to know where to send the checks. Forward this to everyone that you know. If you don’t fill it out you will not receive a check in the mail. Family of 4 could get $3,000 under virus relief plan, Treasury secretary says Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says the payments would be $1,000 for adults and $500 per child.
Call 1-844-330-2020 if u have questions

Source: WhatsApp forward

Truth:
https://2020census.gov/en/news-events/rumors/stimulus-packages.html

Census Responses Not Tied to Potential Stimulus Packages
Your answers cannot be used to impact your eligibility for any government benefits, including any potential stimulus package.
Will filling out the 2020 Census impact whether you receive a stimulus check?

No. Your answers cannot be used to impact your eligibility for any government benefits, including any potential stimulus package. The Census Bureau is bound by Title 13 of the U.S. Code to keep your information confidential, and the answers you provide are used only to produce statistics.

Effort required to debunk: 15 seconds Googling "Census stimulus check"

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Just Shmooze / Court Orders Baby's Death

« on: June 29, 2017, 10:04:45 AM »

Court ordered murder. Coming soon to a hospital near you.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4644268/amp/Charlie-Gard-s-parents-lose-final-appeal.html

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Just Shmooze / Federal Tax Deductions (Split From Interesting Articles)

« on: February 19, 2017, 01:26:58 AM »

I agree. Govt should get out of the marriage business.

Do you believe that the tax benefits of being married should be taken away as well?

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Goods For Sale/Trade / For Sale - Brand New Nexus 4 (16GB) $225

« on: July 17, 2014, 05:13:17 PM »

I have a Brand new (never opened the box) Black Nexus 4 for sale. It is unlocked, and works on GSM (basically any carrier that uses a SIM Card.)

$225

Compare on Amazon for $300-$340

I am located in Brooklyn.

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Deals/Deal Requests / Uber Pittsburgh - 5 free rides

« on: February 11, 2014, 06:38:27 PM »

From the uber blog.

For a limited time, we’re giving away 5 FREE uberX rides so you can explore Pittsburgh in a way you’ve never done it before!

HOW DOES IT WORK?

You get 5 FREE uberX rides! (Up to $25 per ride.)
No promo code necessary, all you need to do is ride.
FREE rides available in Pittsburgh only.
FREE rides expire 14 days after your first uberX trip.

Not sure if it's only for new users, or for the first time used in Pittsburgh.

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Deals/Deal Requests / $25 Uber credit

« on: January 30, 2014, 09:21:30 AM »

http://www.budlightstayinthegame.com

I "won" every time I played. I used a different email address and uber account each time. They will give you a unique code to apply to your account.