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‘Get Free Aer Lingus Tickets’ Facebook Survey Scam
Image © santirf/depositphotos According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get 2 free flight tickets from Irish airline Aer Lingus.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2017
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‘Brutal Shooting’ Fake-News Posts Link to Scam Websites
Fake-news posts claiming that a brutal shooting has occurred in a specified location are currently appearing on Facebook. The posts look like this: The location of the supposed shootings varies in different versions of the post as do the images and…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 16, 2017
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‘Website Customer Invoice’ Malware Email
Keep in eye out for a malicious email that supposedly contains a website customer invoice. The email, which has the subject “INVOICE [random numbers] Website customer”, claims that you can click a link to access the invoice in Microsoft Word (doc) format.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 15, 2017
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HM Revenue & Customs Income Tax Repayment Phishing Scam
This story was first published on May 3, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 15, 2017
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Scammers Use Names of Lottery Winners Richard and Angela Maxwell
According to this message, your email address has been randomly selected to receive a donation of 5.3 million British pounds courtesy of EuroMillions lottery winners Richard and Angela Maxwell.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 11, 2017
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PayPal ‘Final Reminder’ Phishing Scam Email
Criminals are again targeting PayPal users via bogus account notification emails. This incarnation, which claims that the company has noticed an issue with your account, demands that you click a link to check the account information that belongs to you.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 9, 2017
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Craigslist Overpayment Scam Warning Message
This story was first published on April 23, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 6, 2017
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Scammers Using Names of Lottery Winners William and Heather ten Broeke
According to an email that is currently hitting inboxes, Georgia Powerball jackpot lottery winners William and Heather ten Broeke are donating $280,000 and a Microsoft Surface Pro laptop to five individuals around the world.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 4, 2017
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Leptospirosis Death Warning Hoax – Rat Urine on Soda Can Top
This story was first published on July 13, 2005
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 4, 2017
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The Freebie Trends Facebook Page is Yet Another Scam
Want to win a bright pink Jeep Wrangler? Or a Samsung Smart TV? Or an Alterra 500 Arctic Cat, perhaps? According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Freebie Trends”, you can get a chance to win these and many other expensive prizes just by liking, sharing,…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 3, 2017
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Fake ‘Error Alert’ Email Tries to Steal Your Yahoo Account Login Details
This email, which claims to be from the “Profile Team” at Yahoo, warns that your account will soon be deleted due to an error detected in your mailbox. But, claims the message, you can avoid this account closure by clicking a debug error link.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 2, 2017
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Disney Still A Favourite Target for Facebook Scammers
Image Credit: ©nicescene/Depositphotos.com Perhaps because it is such a high-profile entity and is known all around the world, Disney tends to be a favourite target for Facebook scammers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 1, 2017
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‘Last Warning Before We Block Your Westpac Account’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Australian bank Westpac, a review has identified an issue regarding the safe use of your account. It claims that your account has been restricted as a precaution.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 30, 2017
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Beware the ‘My Profile Stalkers’ Facebook Scam
A post currently appearing on Facebook claims that you can check who your profile stalkers are by clicking a link. The message features a list of people that have supposedly been stalking the person who posted it along with the number of times they have…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 30, 2017
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No, Kevin M James the ‘Owner of Mercedes’, is not Giving Away Cars on Facebook
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, the owner of Mercedes, identified as one “Kevin M. James”, is giving away two of the luxury vehicles on May 1, 2017.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 28, 2017
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No, Energy Drinks Do NOT Contain Bull Sperm
This story was first published on March 19, 2014.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 28, 2017
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‘Did You get Your Refund’ Emails Open Binary Options Scam Website
According to this email, I’ve been sent a refund of $231.45. The email suggests that I click a link to review the transaction online. The “transaction number” listed in the email implies that the alleged refund is related to an Amazon transaction.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 26, 2017
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Beware of “Anniversary Giveaway”; Facebook Voucher and Coupon Scams
Have you seen a Facebook post claiming that a particular store is giving EVERYONE a free voucher or coupon to celebrate its anniversary? Hundreds of these giveaways have flooded Facebook over the last year or so.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 26, 2017
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Fake ‘Action Required’ Email Phishes for Your Amazon Login Details
If you sell on Amazon, watch out for a fake “Action Required” email that claims that you have a balance due on your seller account. The email claims that Amazon attempted to charge your credit card for the balance but your card was declined.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 25, 2017
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No, the Google Foundation has NOT Granted You £864,000
According to an email from the Director of the Google Foundation, you’ve been selected as a major customer this year and can thus obtain a grant.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 25, 2017
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