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Fake ‘Cadbury India’ Scam Posts Promise Free Chocolate
According to various posts that are currently circulating via Facebook, WhatsApp, and Twitter, you can click to get a free chocolate basket courtesy of Cadbury India.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 3, 2018
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Mars, Earth – Closest Approach in Recorded History – The Great Mars Hoax
This story was first published on June 14, 2005
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 3, 2018
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Bogus ‘View in OneDrive’ Emails Link to Phishing Website
Inboxes are currently being hit by emails that urge you to click to view documents on Microsoft’s file hosting service OneDrive. The text and subjects of the bogus emails vary considerably.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 29, 2018
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TRUE – Water Bottle Car Fire Warning
This story was first published on February 7, 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 28, 2018
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Absurd Warning – ‘LOL’ stands for ‘Lucifer Our Lord’
This story was first published on November 26, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 28, 2018
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Bogus HMRC ‘Unsuccessful Submission’ Emails Point to Malware Websites
This email, which purports to be from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ), claims that your submission was received but failed data checks and could not be accepted.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 26, 2018
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Burned Dog Paws Warning
This story was first published on July 19, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 26, 2018
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Boeing 797 'Blended Wing Design' Hoax
This story was first published on April 19, 2012 The message shown below, which has circulated via email and other means since at least 2006, informs recipients that aerospace giant Boeing will soon launch its Boeing 797, a 1000 seat passenger jet that sports…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 25, 2018
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Tech Support Scammers Using Recorded Phone Messages to Gain Victims
Recently, I received yet another scam phone call claiming that my Internet service was about to be disconnected because my computer was sending out viruses. The call was supposedly from Australian telecommunications giant Telstra.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 23, 2018
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Was FBI Special Agent David Raynor Murdered Before Clinton Testimony?
A seemingly shocking story that was pushed by a site that peddles outright disinformation bore little resemblance to any facts.
Truth or Fiction · English · Jun 22, 2018
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‘Gorgeous Tiny Home”; Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, you could win a “gorgeous tiny home” just by liking, sharing, commenting, and clicking a sign-up button.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 21, 2018
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TRUE – Reports Warn Users About Venomous Puss Caterpillars
This story was first published on September 8, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 20, 2018
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Watch Out For Tyler Perry Scam Pages on Facebook
Have you come across a Facebook Page that claims that US actor and comedian Tyler Perry is giving away cash and expensive gifts to his fans just for liking, commenting and sharing? If so, don’t be tempted to participate.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 18, 2018
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‘Your Invoice From Apple’ Phishing Scam
This supposed invoice email, which purports to be from Apple, thanks you for purchasing a MacBook laptop computer. The email, which uses the Apple logo and colour scheme, includes images of the laptop along with details of the order.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 16, 2018
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Not All Heroes Are People – Daisy The Dog Hoax
This story was first published on November 2nd, 2006
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 15, 2018
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‘Alton Towers 5 Free Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post that is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, you can click to get 5 free tickets for the popular UK theme park Alton Towers. Supposedly, the tickets are being given away as a means of celebrating the theme park’s 39th anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 8, 2018
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Giant Table and Chairs Horse Shelter Photograph
This story was first published on December 4, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 8, 2018
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Tiny House Giveaway Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, you can win one of seven tiny houses just by liking and sharing. The post, which was published on a Facebook Page that calls itself “Holiday Club”, claims that the winners will be chosen at random…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2018
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‘AOL OATH Switch’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which purports to be from AOL, your account will be cancelled if you do not click a link to “switch to the new AOL OATH”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2018
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“You Sent a Payment”; PayPal Scams Continue
The emails are phishing scams. They are not from PayPal. If you click the cancel payment link in the message, you will be taken to a fraudulent website designed to steal your PayPal login details and other personal and financial information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2018
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