Posts Tagged: hoax

Viral hoax Momo is getting its own movie

On July 10, 2019 by Michelle Turner With 0 Comments - Tech

Momo, the viral hoax that took the internet by storm last summer, has always looked like it belonged in a horror movie. Now it will star in one. Deadline reported that Orion Pictures is planning a movie based on Momo, the creepy looking character at…
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Swatter behind deadly ‘Call of Duty’ hoax pleads guilty to 51 charges

On November 14, 2018 by Michelle Turner With 0 Comments - Tech

Tyler Barriss is poised to face a stiff punishment for the game-related swatting call that ultimately killed Wichita resident Andrew Finch, not to mention a host of other crimes. Barriss has pleaded guilty to 51 charges as part of a deal, including…
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