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Phishing Scams Continue To Target Facebook Page Owners
According to this seemingly official message, Facebook has reviewed your page activity and determined that you were in violation of Facebook’s Terms of Use.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 8, 2017
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No, Krispy Kreme is NOT Giving Everyone a Free Box of Doughnuts – Scam
According to various posts that have appeared on Facebook newsfeeds in recent days, Krispy Kreme is giving EVERYONE a free box of twelve doughnuts (or donuts) as a means of celebrating the company’s anniversary. Users are urged to click to get their coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 8, 2017
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Pay Up or I’ll Kill You Scam Email
This story was first published on February 21, 2008 Out of the blue, you receive a rather disturbing email claiming that a friend wants you dead and has already paid a professional assassin to kill you.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 3, 2017
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‘Online Lottery Awareness Program’ Advance Fee Scam Email
This email, which purports to be from the “UK Lottery Organization” claims that you have won $4,600,000 in the “Free Ticket/Online Lottery Awareness Program and Bonanza for June 2017”. In fact, there is no such lottery and you have not won any money at all.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 1, 2017
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George Zimmerman Targeted In Another Death Hoax
According to a “breaking news” post that is currently traversing the interwebs at speed, George Zimmerman has been found dead. However, the claims in the post are untrue. George Zimmerman is not dead.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 1, 2017
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‘Dance of The Pope’ Phone Virus Hoax
This story was first published on April 7, 2015 According to this ‘warning’, which is circulating via SMS and social media, you should be careful not to accept a video called ‘The Dance of The Pope’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 1, 2017
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Stolen Christmas Lights Facebook Joke Post
A number of people who have seen this post have raised concerns that it may be a scam of some type and have been reluctant to click the link. Of course, such caution when following links is understandable and commendable.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 30, 2017
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‘Strengthen the Security of your Mailbox Account’ Phishing Scam Email
Yet another email account phishing scam is hitting inboxes. This version urges you to strengthen the security of your mailbox account by clicking a “verify” link. It claims that an extra verification is needed to help keep you safe.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 30, 2017
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‘Anwar Jitou’ Hacker Warning is a Hoax
According to a warning message that is currently circulating via Facebook, you should not accept a contact request from a person called Anwar Jitou because he is a hacker. Supposedly, the hacker has a computer connected to your Facebook account.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 30, 2017
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Facebook Scammers Increasingly Using Facebook Live Video in Scam Posts
Facebook scammers want to reach as many potential victims as possible in the shortest possible time. The more people they can get to eyeball their fraudulent material the more profitable their scam campaign will likely be.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 30, 2017
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No, Whataburger is NOT Closing All Stores By February, 2018 – Prank
According to a post that is going viral on social media, popular US fast food restaurant WhataBurger will be closing all its stores as of February 2018. But, US burger lovers will no doubt be pleased to hear that the claims in the post are untrue.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 29, 2017
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Whole Foods Market ‘Free $75 Coupon’ Facebook Scam
A post circulating via Facebook claims that you can share and comment on a video to get a free $75 coupon from American supermarket chain Whole Foods Market.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 29, 2017
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Listen to a Recording of an Actual IRS Scam Phone Call
The Police Department in Roswell, Georgia has published a recording of an IRS scam call on its Facebook Page. You can listen to the recording here: Tax related phone scams are very common and target people all over the world.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 29, 2017
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Jury Duty Phone Scams
This story was first published on October 7, 2014 Scammers posing as court officials or police officers are calling people and claiming that they have missed a scheduled jury duty date and must pay an immediate fine or face serious legal consequences.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 29, 2017
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Colin And Chris Weir Donation Programme Advance Fee Scam
This story was first published on August 3, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 29, 2017
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‘Upgrade Your Mailbox’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which purports to be from your IT Support System, you need to update your mailbox due to a “new mail server upgrade”. The email promises that the upgrade will improve security and offer a new mail experience.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 28, 2017
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Fake-News Story Falsely Claims Baby Found Alive Days After Grenfell Tower Fire
According to a report that is currently circulating via social media, a baby has been found alive on the 16th floor of Grenfell Tower, 12 days after the building was destroyed in a devastating fire that claimed 79 lives.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 27, 2017
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Fake-News Report Claims Casey Anthony Found Dead
This story was first published on September 24, 2015 According to a report circulating rapidly via social media, Casey Anthony has been found dead.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 27, 2017
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Clint Eastwood Is NOT Dead – Death Hoax Spreading Rapidly
Image: © s_bukley/Depositphotos Posts claiming that veteran actor Clint Eastwood has died are circulating rapidly via social media. However, the claims are untrue. Clint Eastwood is not dead.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 21, 2017
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‘Your De-activation Request’ Phishing Scam Email
This supposed “Server Message” claims that you recently made a request to deactivate your email account. It notes that your deactivation request will be processed shortly.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 21, 2017
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