A hoax is a widely publicized falsehood created to deceive audiences. The term "hoax" was coined in late 18th century from "hocus" meaning "to cheat". The first recorded hoax in Western history was the drummer of Tedworth in 1661
Subway Surfers is a popular mobile endless running game released in 2013. Players draw graffiti on train station walls while chasing gar guard and dog. Game features gold collection and character development system
Misinformation can exist without malicious intent, while disinformation is deliberately deceptive. Misinformation includes inaccurate, incomplete, or misleading information. Rumors are unverified information not attributed to any specific source
A Twitter user claimed that Subway Surfers was created after the creator lost his son. The story was spread on July 29, 2020. The tweet was deleted after spreading misinformation
Misinformation is unintentional false information spread through various channels. Disinformation is intentionally misleading information spread for deception. Disinformation is more dangerous as it manipulates people's beliefs
Astroturfing creates false grassroots support for candidates and causes. Term originated in 1980s US for synthetic grass company. Used by corporations and political entities to manipulate public opinion