There are a lot of rumors out there.

I offer my opponents a bargain: if they will stop telling lies about us, I will stop telling the truth about them

We must set up a strong present tense against all rumors of wrath, past and to come.

When rumours increase, and when there is an abundance of noise and clamour, believe the second report.

Doctor Jones, we're all vulnerable to vicious rumors. I seem to remember that in Honduras you were accused of being a grave robber rather than an archaeologist.
Indy: Well, the newspapers greatly exaggerated the incident.

And everyone knows you can’t disprove a rumor.