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The Best Address in England (Adult Joke)
The following joke has circulated far and wide. I include it here simply because I have had a number of messages asking if the supposed address is real.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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Gareth & Catherine Bull Advance Fee Lottery Scam
This story was first published on July 26, 2013.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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“NASA 15 Days of Darkness”; Hoax Returns
The claims in the reports are utter nonsense. NASA has certainly not confirmed any such event for June, November, or any other month.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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Reshipping Fraud – Parcel Mule Scams
The supposed jobs are reshipping scams designed to trick victims into receiving and resending items bought with stolen payment cards. The job might look like a great opportunity. Especially if you are unemployed.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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No, Philippine Airlines is NOT Giving Away Free Airline Tickets on Facebook
Yet another bogus “anniversary giveaway” is appearing on Facebook. This version falsely claims that Philippine Airlines is giving away flight tickets as a means of celebrating the company’s 28th anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 31, 2017
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PayPal ‘Credit Card Removed’ Phishing Scam
This story was first published on December 19, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 31, 2017
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Inaccurate Warnings Claim ALL ‘bit.ly’ Links Are Suspect and Should not be Clicked
This story was first published on April 11, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 24, 2017
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Barclays ‘New Secure Document’ Phishing Scam
Customers of UK bank Barclays should watch for a scam email that claims that they have new secure documents in their Cloud It. The fraudulent email urges recipients to click a login link to view these “important” documents.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 22, 2017
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Hoax – Picture of ‘World’s Largest Tortoise’
This story was first published on May 4, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 22, 2017
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Rebirth Of The Eagle ‘Motivational’ Message is Fiction, Not Fact
This story was first published on January 28, 2009
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 22, 2017
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Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can click to get a 24 piece Sharpie marker set for free. Here’s what the post looks like Post is Fraudulent — No prizes and No Winners However, the post is not giving away Sharpie sets…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2017
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I.T. Support ‘Mail Server Upgrade’ Phishing Scam
Yet another email account phishing scam is hitting inboxes. The email, which claims to be from I.T. Support, masquerades as a notification about upgrading to a new mail server.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2017
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Imitinef Mercilet – Misleading Free Blood Cancer Medicine Advice Message
This story was first published on July 29, 2010
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2017
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‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam
Yet another fake giveaway post is hitting Facebook. This version claims that Rolex is giving away a free watch to “everyone” on its 118th birthday.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017
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PayPal ‘ Multiple Unsuccessful Login Attempts’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which claims to be from PayPal, access to your account has been limited due to multiple unsuccessful login attempts from a foreign IP address.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017
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‘Tangerine Limited Usage’ Phishing Scam Email
According to an email that purports to be from the Canadian bank Tangerine, customers are required to verify their online accounts because the bank is conducting maintenance services on its databases.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017
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Tick Removal Advice – Liquid Soap Technique
While some commentators suggest that the tick removal method described is effective, it is not recommended by health authorities. Experts consider the application of substances such as soap or petroleum jelly as slower and less effective than manual methods…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017
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What is the Difference Between Phishing and Malware Scams?
Question from reader: I know that many people get scammed by phishing and malware. But what are the differences between these two scam types. Or are they essentially the same thing?
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2017
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Phishing Scam – ‘Upgrade Your Bigpond Account’
The email is not from Bigpond or Telstra. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your Bigpond account details. The hijacked account will be used to run further spam and scam campaigns in your name and steal your personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2017
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No, Monica Lewinsky’s Son’s Body Has NOT Been Found in Central Park – Fake-News
The claims are untrue. There are no credible records that indicate that Monica Lewinsky has a son called David and no child of hers has been discovered dead in Central Park.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2017
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