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Australian Residents Targeted via Do Not Call Register Scams
Scam callers claiming to be from the Do Not Call Register continue to target people across Australia. The scammers, who pose as Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) or Do Not Call Register staff, claim that you can now sign up for a device or…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 14, 2018
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Bogus Invoice Emails Contain Macro Malware
Fake invoice emails that harbour macro malware continue to hit inboxes around the world. Many are brief messages like the example shown below: Subject: Paid Invoices Dear, Please read and ask me any questions.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 13, 2018
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Facebook Scammers Claim You Are Eligible For A UN Grant
Advance fee scammers regularly use Facebook as a vehicle for reaching new victims. And, they use a variety of cover stories to try to convince potential victims that their claims are legitimate.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 13, 2018
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Picture Of Baby Holding Gun to Mouth While on Mother’s Lap
This story was first published on November 21, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 12, 2018
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‘Two Free Tickets From Thai Airways’ Facebook Scam
Image: © depositphotos.com/Foto-VDW According to a post being shared on Facebook, you can click to get two free tickets courtesy of Thailand based airline Thai Airways.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2018
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‘Betty Louise Kaechler’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, Mrs Betty Louise Kaechler from the USA is dying of cancer and wants to give you $7.5 million. Supposedly, Betty has no family to leave the money to, so she wants you to take control of it on the condition that you will give 50% of the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2018
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No, Jetstar is NOT Giving Everyone Two Free Plane Tickets
Image: depositphotos.com/Boarding2Now A post being shared on Facebook claims that Australian airline Jetstar is rewarding everyone with two free plane tickets as a means of celebrating 15 years of service.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 10, 2018
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No, Sorry, Melania Trump Is NOT Giving You $20 Million
Image: depositphotos.com/mgillert Some scams are so absurd that they actually become rather amusing. This poorly executed attempt at an advance fee scam purports to be from none other than Melania Trump, “First Lady of the United State”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 10, 2018
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Fact-Check: ‘When Lightning Hits Water’ Video
Posts featuring the following video are being shared via social media. The posts claim that the video shows lightning hitting the water in a river: But, in fact, the video does not show a lightning strike at all.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 10, 2018
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Facebook 'Closed for Maintenance' Prank
This story was first published on February 5th, 2013 Starting in early February every year, social media posts begin warning users that Facebook will be closed for maintenance between the 29th and 31st of February.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 10, 2018
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Hoax – Cell Phone Numbers Go Public This Month
This story was first published on December 2nd, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 10, 2018
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No, Facebook Is NOT Removing Veteran Amputee Images
This story was first published on September 6, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2018
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No, Calling a Sleeping Person’s Name Will NOT Cause Brain Damage
According to a would-be warning message that circulates via social media, you should not call out a person’s name while he or she is sleeping. Supposedly, calling the sleeping person’s name can cause the person to experience a rush of adrenaline.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2018
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‘Get A Free BMW M3 for Valentine’s Day’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, you can get the chance to win a free BMW M3 for Valentine’s Day just by liking, sharing, and commenting. The post features a BMW car decorated with red heart balloons and a giant teddy bear.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2018
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Video Showing Man Taken by Killer Whale
This story was first published on May 19, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2018
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DHL Express ‘Parcel Arrival Notification’ Malware Email
This email, which purports to be from DHL Express, is supposedly a pre-arrival notification for a parcel that has been delivered to your local post office.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 31, 2018
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‘Magnus’ Facebook Hacker Hoax
According to a message that is currently circulating on Facebook, you should not accept Magnus [surname removed] as a Facebook friend.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 29, 2018
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D Shackle Hoax Causing Confusion For Australian Motorists
A post currently circulating via social media in Australia is warning motorists that the D shackle commonly used when towing boats, trailers and caravans is now illegal. The post claims that using the D shackles can result in a $235 on the spot fine.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 25, 2018
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Kroger ‘Free $100 Coupon To Everyone’ Facebook Scam
Yet another store coupon survey scam is currently hitting Facebook. This version claims that you can click to get a coupon worth $100 from US retailer Kroger.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 23, 2018
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PayPal ‘You Sent an Automatic Payment’ Phishing Scam
This email, which purports to be from PayPal, claims that you have sent an automatic payment to an online entertainment company. Details in the email indicate that you have signed up for a premium membership subscription that will be automatically charged to…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 23, 2018
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