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“Get 2 Free Cebu Pacific Tickets”; Facebook Scam
The post is yet another air tickets giveaway scam. It is not associated with Cebu Pacific in any way, and those who participate will not win any flight tickets.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Watch Out For “Confirmation Letter Enclosed”; Malware Emails
Malicious emails that claim to have a confirmation letter enclosed are currently being distributed by online criminals. The emails have the subject line “uk_confirmation_ph” followed by a string of random numbers and a PDF file extension.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Fake ATO “Tax Declaration”; Emails Want You to Download a File
Australian residents are currently receiving emails that claim to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The emails warn that a review of your 2016 tax return has revealed “several inconsistencies”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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No, Morrisons is Not Giving Everyone a Free £85 Coupon
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get a free voucher worth £85 from UK supermarket chain Morrisons. Supposedly, the company is giving one voucher to everyone who participates as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Charles F. Feeney ‘Grant Donation’ Advance Fee Scam
The message is a scam and it is not from Charles Feeney. The message is an attempt to trick people into sending money and personal information to cybercriminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Still Using AOL Email? Keep an Eye Out For These Phishing Scams
Right now, AOL email users need to watch for fake “Assistant Message” emails purporting to be from AOL help. The emails cite a supposed account problem and suggest that you access more information by following a link to the AOL Help website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 30, 2017
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‘Sonia Disowns Rahul’ Virus Hoax
The message is a hoax. There are no credible reports about a virus or malware threat like the one described. The message is just an updated version of the earlier ‘Dance of the Pope’ virus hoax. Forwarding this false information will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 30, 2017
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HOAX – ‘Cosmic Rays Entering Earth From Mars’
The claims in the message are nonsense. Depending on their type, cosmic rays come from outside our solar system or from the sun. They do not come from Mars or any other planet. And, the Earth’s atmosphere largely protects us from cosmic rays.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 30, 2017
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Amy Bruce Charity Hoax
The email is an absurd hoax that has circulated since 1999. Forwarding the email will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 28, 2017
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Australian Tax Refund Scam Email
The email is a phishing scam. The message is not from the Australian Taxation Office. The promised refund does not exist. The scam email is designed to trick you into clicking a link and submitting your personal and financial information on a bogus website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 28, 2017
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Amy Bruce Charity Hoax
The email is an absurd hoax that has circulated since 1999. Forwarding the email will help nobody. This absurd hoax message first began circulating way back in 1999 and is still being passed from inbox to inbox many years later.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 28, 2017
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Oil Rig Tornado Photo Hoax
False – Image has been manipulated
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Photograph of Tornado Hitting Scout Camp Hoax
Genuine photograph – Description is untrue
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Diamond Covered Mercedes Photographs
Genuine photographs – Description is false
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Charlton Heston Gun Collection Photographs
Genuine photographs – description is inaccurate
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Forward To View Funny Clip Email Hoax
“Friendship” chain email claims that the recipient will be able to view a funny video clip if he or she sends it to at least seven other people. MAY OUR FRIENDSHIP NEVER COME APART ESPECIALLY WHEN IT’S STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART!
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Fake $5 Off Target Coupons
Email forward claims that attached $5 off Target coupons can be printed and continually used until October 2008. Subject: Re: $5 Target Coupons I just got this email and haven’t tried them yet but who doesn’t spend $25 a trip at Target between now and…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Facebook Promotion, Lottery and Award Scams
The messages are scams designed to trick users into sending their money and personal information to Internet criminals. There is no such thing as a Facebook Lottery.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Old “Do Not Accept Friend Request”; Hacker Hoax Returns With a Small Grain Of Truth
As I describe in more detail below, this supposed hacker warning is derived from a long line of very similar hacker hoaxes that have circulated for many years.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Robert Mugabe Mansion Photographs
According to this email forward, a sumptuous mansion featured in a series of attached photographs belongs to President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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