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Bogus Blackmail Scam Email Demands Payment in Bitcoin
According to this email, the sender installed software on an X-rated website that you visited and was able to make a video of you viewing the material on the site. And, claims the email, the software also collected all of your social media and email contacts.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 24, 2018
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‘Japan’s Fireworks Best in the World’ Video is A Digital Simulation
This video, which appears to depict a spectacular fireworks display in Japan with Mount Fuji in the background has been circulating via YouTube and social media since 2014.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 23, 2018
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Spurious Health Claim – ‘Asparagus Can Cure Cancer’
This story was first published on March 25th, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 23, 2018
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Dollar General is NOT Giving Facebook Users Free $150 Coupons
According to a post that is currently circulating on Facebook, American variety store chain Dollar General is providing each family with a free $150 coupon as a means of celebrating the company’s 135 years of service.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 22, 2018
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Hunting Family Posing With Dead Elephant Picture
This story was first published on November 15th, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 22, 2018
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‘Account Accessed in Another Location’ Apple Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Apple, your account was accessed in another location and the company considers this suspicious. The email urges you to open an attached file for details. However, the email is not from Apple.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 18, 2018
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Fake Will Smith Facebook Pages Offering Cash and Prizes as Bait
Various posts circulating on Facebook are claiming that famous American actor Will Smith is giving away millions of dollars in cash and prizes to his Facebook followers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 16, 2018
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New Pepsi Can Omits ‘Under God’ Hoax
This story was first published on April 19, 2004 – Image: © abpmedia/depositphotos.com
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 16, 2018
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Cold Water Causes Cancer Warning Message
This story was first published on August 8th, 2006
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 13, 2018
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Tyler Perry Warns Fans About Scam Facebook Pages Using His Name
In recent weeks, Facebook has been inundated with posts claiming that American actor and comedian Tyler Perry is giving away cash and valuable gifts to his fans.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 12, 2018
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Decorative Magnets on Refrigerators – Cancer Warning Hoax
This story was first published on July 13, 2010
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 12, 2018
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Fake Janet Jackson Facebook Page Promises Free Money and Prizes
A Facebook Page that masquerades as the official Page for the popular singer and actress Janet Jackson is claiming that the star is giving away large amounts of cash and valuable prizes to her fans.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 11, 2018
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Mexican Drug Money Photos
This story was first published on June 19, 2007
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 10, 2018
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‘You Were Stupid’ Fake Blackmail Scam Email
According to this email, the sender has infected your computer with malware after you visited a porn website. Supposedly, the malware turned on your computer’s camera and captured your actions during your visit.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 10, 2018
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Bristol Zoo Car Park Attendant Hoax
This story was first published on July 17th, 2009
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 10, 2018
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Myth – Ice Water Can Cause Dangerous Bloating in Dogs
This story was first published on July 11, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 9, 2018
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HMRC ‘Reimbursements are Available’ Tax Refund Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC), you only have 48 hours to click a link and claim an outstanding tax refund. The message warns that reimbursements are only available for a certain period of time.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 6, 2018
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Watch Out For Fake Medicare Update Emails
Australian residents should watch out for fake emails claiming that they need to update their Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) details to allow future Medicare payments. The seemingly official emails include the Australian Government and Medicare logos.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 6, 2018
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Scam Email Pretends to be From General Lori Robinson
This email claims to be from none other than General Lori Robinson, commander of the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and commander of the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD).
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 4, 2018
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Tim Tams 'May Contain Traces of Human Flesh' Hoax Image
Image by Bilby [ CC BY-SA 3.0 or GFDL ], from Wikimedia Commons – This story was first published on July 19, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 4, 2018
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