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Thousands of dissected hoaxes in Indonesian and English: the claim, what the fact-checkers found, and the sources to verify it yourself.
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‘Funds Credited To Your Account’ Spam Emails
Today, I received a spam email with the subject line “please access and transfer your remaining funds”. The body of the email claimed that the funds had been credited to my user-account and the transaction had been approved.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 1, 2017
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Fake ‘Love Island’ Facebook Pages Scamming Fans
Fans of the British dating reality show Love Island should keep an eye out for Facebook scam posts offering the chance to win holidays and other show related prizes. Several fake Love Island Facebook Pages have recently appeared on the network.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017
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SMiShing Scams on The Rise – Watch for Scam Text Messages
In recent years, cyber criminals have increasingly turned to SMS as a means of distributing phishing scams. Dubbed SMiShing ( SMS Phishing), this tactic offers criminals a quick and easy method of reaching potential victims.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017
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Progesterex – Sterility Date Rape Drug Hoax
This story was first published on July 8, 2004
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017
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More ‘Free Marlboro Cigarette Cartons’ Scams Hitting Facebook
A post that is currently being shared on Facebook claims that you can click to get five free cartons of Marlboro brand cigarettes. Supposedly, EVERYONE is eligible to receive the five free cartons because the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017
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Apple ‘Unable to Validate Your Details’ Phishing Scam
This email, which purports to be from Apple Support, claims that the company’s automated system was unable to validate your details. Thus, claims the message, you are required to complete a short validation process by clicking a link.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017
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‘Martinelli’ WhatsApp Video Hack Warning is Yet Another Hoax
A message currently circulating via WhatsApp warns users not to open a video called “martinelli” because it will hack your phone in 10 seconds and you will not be able to stop it.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017
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‘LinkedIn Update’ Phishing Scam Email
If you use LinkedIn, keep an eye out for an email that claims you must click a link to update your account. The email, which has the subject “LinkedIn Update” claims that LinkedIn is updating its “Services Agreement and Privacy.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017
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John Cena Did NOT Die in a Car Accident
According to various posts that have circulated on and off for several years, popular wrestling star John Cena has been killed in a car accident. The car accident death rumours, which mourn the loss of the WWE icon, tend to reappear regularly on social media.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017
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‘Facebook Global Promotion 2017’ Advance Fee Scam
Lucky me! Apparently, my email address has been randomly selected as the winner of the Facebook Global Promotion for 2017 and I’m now entitled to claim the princely sum of $800,000.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2017
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DEW Bottled Water Fatal Poisoning Hoax
This story was first published on August 2, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2017
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Fake Apple Invoice Emails Are Designed to Steal Your Personal Information
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 26, 2017
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HOAX – ‘Popcorn Carnival’ WhatsApp Hack Warning
According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp and social media, you should not open a video called “Popcorn Carnival”. Supposedly, the video will hack your phone in seconds and there is nothing that you can do to stop it.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 26, 2017
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Hoax Chain Letter – The Vengeful Ghost of Carmen Winstead
This story was first published on December 11, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 26, 2017
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President Richard Nixon Pardoned John McCain of War Crimes?
Rumors appeared in 2017 that the former Arizona senator had confessed to war crimes and to committing treason during the Vietnam War, but that he was later pardoned.
Truth or Fiction · English · Jul 25, 2017
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Hoax – Nagasaki Arch Survives Both Atomic Bomb and Tsunami
This story was first published on 1st July 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 25, 2017
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What is the Difference Between Malware and Viruses?
Question from Reader: I hear a lot about malware and virus threats. It seems that some articles I read call a threat ‘malware’ while others call what seems like the same threat a ‘virus’. Is there are a difference?
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 25, 2017
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‘Facebook Online Award Promo’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, you have won $5 million in the Facebook Online Award Promo because your email address was selected via a “computer random integrated system”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 24, 2017
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Netflix ‘Complete a Brief Validation Process’ Phishing Scam
Yet another phishing scam email is targeting Netflix users. The fraudulent email, which features the Netflix logo and footer details, claims that the company failed to validate the information it holds on record for your account.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 23, 2017
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TRUE – Circulated Warning Claims That Superheated Water In Microwave Can Explode
This story was first published on April 17, 2005
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 21, 2017
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