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The $57.5 Million “Inheritance”: Is an Old Scam Making a Comeback?
Imagine receiving an email from someone claiming to be an employee of a major French bank. The message says that you may be entitled to an inheritance worth $57.5 million from a person you have never met. All you need to do is provide a few personal details — your full name, home address, phone number, and occupation. At first glance, it may sound like an extraordinary stroke of luck. However, an examination of the message reveals that it bears all the hallmarks of one of the


Will Drivers Be Stripped of Their Licenses for Exceeding the Speed Limit by More Than 80 km/h?
In recent days, a message widely circulated on social media, particularly on the Telegram channel “Xokim buva!”, claiming that “Drivers who exceed the speed limit by more than 80 km/h will have their licenses revoked.” The post referred to a draft law currently under consideration by the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis and stated that drivers exceeding the speed limit by more than 80 km/h would be deprived of the right to drive and face substantial fines. The claim spa


Was a Crocodile Spotted in the Great Fergana Canal?
In May 2026, videos claiming that a crocodile had been spotted in the Great Fergana Canal in Uzbekistan’s Namangan Region spread rapidly across social media. According to the posts, an unidentified creature was seen moving on the water's surface, leading some users to speculate that it was a crocodile. The footage quickly attracted thousands of views and sparked widespread public discussion. Some social media pages went even further, warning residents living near the canal a


The Mystery of Lake Fundudzi: Does Its Water Disappear in Containers and Have Scientists Died After Drinking It?
Strange claims about Lake Fundudzi in South Africa have been circulating widely on social media. According to these stories, water collected from the lake mysteriously disappears from sealed containers, the lake cannot be scientifically studied, and researchers who drank its water died under mysterious circumstances. Some videos even describe the lake as “a mystery that science has failed to explain.” A Sacred Lake Surrounded by Ancient Legends Lake Fundudzi is located in


Do Anacondas and Tiger Pythons Live in Bobotog?
Posts and videos circulating on social media claim that giant anacondas or tiger pythons live in the Bobotog area of Surkhandarya Region, Uzbekistan. Some publications suggest that these large snakes can be found in the Bobotog Mountains and surrounding areas. Where Do Anacondas Live? Anacondas (snakes of the genus Eunectes) are among the largest snakes in the world. They are native to the tropical regions of South America, particularly in countries such as Brazil, Venezuel


Was a Shark Born in 1620 Really Found? A Fact-Check of a Viral Social Media Claim
Videos circulating on social media claim that “a Greenland shark born in 1620 has been discovered. These sharks live longer than any other living creature on Earth and reach reproductive age at 120 years old.” The videos are often presented as sensational stories, suggesting that sharks born in the early 17th century are still swimming in the oceans today. But how accurate is this claim? Where Did This Claim Come From? In 2016, a study published in the journal Science attra


⚡️ CYBERSECURITY: RISK GROWING, PROTECTION INSUFFICIENT
In recent years, cybercrime in Uzbekistan has not only increased in frequency but also become a serious threat to society and the economy. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the number of cybercrimes has increased 68-fold over the past five years. While 863 cybercrimes were committed in 2019, this figure is expected to reach 58,800 by 2024. In 2024, a total of 132,298 crimes were committed nationwide. The crime rate per 10,000 residents increased from 28.3 to 35.6


HIV-infected toothpicks are being found in fruits
In recent days, messages have been circulating on social media claiming that “toothpicks infected with HIV are allegedly being found in fruits.” Some posts present this information as if it comes from a “reliable source” or a “sanitary inspector.” However, this information has no basis and is considered fake. 🔍 Origin of the Rumors Such messages first appeared in the early 2010s in various countries. For example, in Russia, Kazakhstan, Egypt, India, and even the USA, rumors
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