Hoax Archives

Ex-Northeastern University Lab Manager Found Guilty in Campus Hoax Bomb Scheme

Boston, MA – A former laboratory manager at Northeastern University was found guilty of orchestrating a fake explosion on the school’s Boston campus, subsequently misleading federal authorities about the incident. The conviction raises serious concerns about the implications and costs of such hoaxes, which trigger extensive security responses and spread unnecessary fear among communities. Jason Duhaime, 46, of San Antonio, Texas, faced charges after federal jurors deliberated his case last Friday. Duhaime could now see …

Chaos at Rossmoyne Senior High School as Hoax Threats Circulate Amidst Tragic Events

Perth, Australia – Rossmoyne Senior High School in Perth, Australia, is grappling with turmoil this morning as Principal Alan Brown dismisses circulated messages as a hoax, depicting a student allegedly planning a school shooting. The school community is already in shock following the death of Year 11 student James, who was shot by the police after a stabbing incident outside a local store. The chaos unfolded after a series of alarming messages surfaced on an …

Leo Varadkar faces death threats and hoax bomb calls during time as Taoiseach, leading to increased security measures and concern for public figures.

Dublin, Ireland – Former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar faced a series of death threats and hoax bomb calls during his time in office, a recent revelation has shown. Among these threats was a disturbing plan to blow up his new €800,000 home in Dublin, which he shares with his long-time partner Matt Barrett. According to reports, the incidents were swiftly addressed by the Irish police, known as the Gardai, and Varadkar’s residence was thoroughly searched …

School Safety Scare: Active Shooter Threat Revealed as Hoax

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Law enforcement officials in Orlando, Florida have confirmed that the recent active shooter threat at a local school was deemed a hoax. The threat had caused a temporary lockdown and extensive search of the school premises, but no evidence of a credible threat was found. The incident began when the school received a concerning message indicating a potential active shooter on campus. As a result, the school immediately enacted their active …