In early November 2016, fake news sites and Internet forums falsely implicated the restaurant Comet Ping Pong and Democratic Party figures as part of a fictitious child trafficking ring, which was dubbed "Pizzagate".[58] The conspiracy theory was debunked by the fact-checking website Snopes.com, The New York Times, and Fox News.[59][60][61][62] The restaurant's owners and staff were harassed and threatened on social media.[58][63] After threats, Comet Ping Pong increased security for concerts held inside its premises.[64]