Validating the Info You Receive

Helpful FYI: If you're ever worried about being scammed, then search www.snopes.com to find out the truth. Snopes.com compiles the top 25 urban legends currently circulating most widely, as determined by frequency of access, user searches, reader e-mail, and media coverage.

For example, today's urban legends are:

Automation Labs

Alert warns that entering "Automation Labs" into Facebook's Block List option will display a list of twenty people who have access to your Facebook account. -- this claim is FALSE.
Cell Phone Directory and Telemarketers

Warning that cell phone numbers are about to be given to telemarketers. -- this claim is FALSE. Snopes will show you examples of the emails, too.
Muslim EID Stamp

U.S. postage stamp commemorates Islamic holidays. -- mixture of TRUE and FALSE...check out the link for more info.
Fort Hood

Photo and account of President George W. Bush's visit with wounded soldiers at Fort Hood. -- TRUE and FALSE
Onion Contamination

Article warns about contamination dangers with cut onions. -- TRUE and FALSE