Home Depot Debunks Persistent Parking Fee Rumor
An April Fools' joke inadvertently fueled widespread misinformation, prompting Home Depot to repeatedly clarify it has no plans to charge for parking.
- The false claim that Home Depot would charge parking fees originated from an April Fools' joke by Pro Tool Reviews on April 1, 2025.
- Home Depot has confirmed it does not and will not charge parking fees, issuing multiple statements to address customer concerns.
- Google News mistakenly amplified the prank by sending out an alert, which contributed to the rumor's rapid spread online.
- Despite disclaimers in the original joke article, unclear timing of their addition may have contributed to confusion among readers.
- Home Depot continues to combat the misinformation as it remains a trending topic on social media as of April 4, 2025.
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