Snopes Debunker - Australia's 'Social Credit System,' a FedEx scam, Paul McCartney, and a burglar rumor

​ WEDNESDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Dec. 14, 2022 Trouble Reading? View in Your Browser Today: Australia's 'Social Credit System,' a FedEx scam, Paul McCartney, and a burglar rumor ​ Did Australia Enact a 'Social Credit System' for Internet Access? Recently, assertions that the Australian government had — or had planned to — introduce a "social credit" system requiring people to access the internet "via your digital ID" went viral.   Our reporter Alex Kasprak found the truth of the matter. Read Now The Grift Empire Snopes' five-part investigation into how Max Polyakov hides his financial interest in an international web of online deception. Read Now More From Snopes Stephen 'tWitch' Boss, Former 'Ellen' DJ and Co-Producer, Is Dead at 40 Boss' wife, Allison Holker Boss, confirmed his death to multiple news outlets. Read Story. FedEx Scam Claims 'Your Package Is Held in Our Warehouse' in Fake 'Delivery Notification' Email If you receive an email or text message about an unexpected package delivery, read it carefully -- it might be a scam. Read Story. Paul McCartney Never Endorsed CBD Gummies, Nor Is He Dead McCartney wasn't the first celebrity whose image and likeness were used without permission to sell CBD gummies, and he likely won't be the last. Read Story. Did a Burglar Snort Dried Sperm, Contracting Syphilis and Herpes? A stomach-churning variation of a classic "dumb criminal" tale. Read Story. Latest Fact Checks Staff Pick The Twelve Days of Christmas Was the song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" created as a secret code by persecuted Catholics? Read Story. View Editor's Picks