An investigation by 'Imād Habīb talks about the electronic rumors circulating through social networks such as Facebook, and text messaging about salafists.

Rumors include alleged attacks against women who are not wearing Islamic dress or wearing make up, rumors that Copts are extracting passports to travel outside the country, a rumor about torching a [Christian] social service building in 'Ayn Shams and a church in Minya.

All these rumors found their way to intimidate Copts from salafists and religious movements.