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Phishing Scam – ‘Redeem Gift Card’ Email Pretends to be From Telstra
This email, which purports to be from Australian telecommunications company Telstra, claims that you can click a button to redeem a gift card valued at $500. Supposedly, the gift is a thank-you for becoming a Telstra bundle customer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 20, 2019
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‘This Account is Now Infected’ Fake Blackmail Sextortion Scam
This message purports to be from a hacker who has infected your account and “exploited your email and system”. Supposedly, the hacker used malware to create a compromising video of you as you visited an adult website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 20, 2019
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‘United Nations Poverty Eradication’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, which claims to be from the United Nations, you have been selected as the winner of a 1.5 million dollar prize draw.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 18, 2019
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Costco ‘Free $41 Voucher’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving all Facebook users a gift voucher valued at $41. Supposedly, Costco has launched this “limited time offer” as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 16, 2019
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Four Ways That Fake-News Sites Trick People Into Believing and Sharing
This story was first published on July 24, 2015 Many fake-news websites have appeared online in recent years. And more seem to be springing up all the time.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 14, 2019
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Snow Canyon Roadway Image
This story was first published on January 7, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 13, 2019
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Snow Canyon Roadway Image
This story was first published on January 7, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 13, 2019
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The Amazing Typewriter Art of Paul Smith
This story was first published on December 23rd, 2010
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 12, 2019
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‘Unsuccessful Telstra Direct Debit’ Phishing Scam
Scammers are again targeting customers of Australian telecommunications giant Telstra. People have reported receiving a Telstra branded email claiming that a recent direct debit payment was unsuccessful.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 12, 2019
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Apple ‘Subscription Confirmation’ Phishing Scam
This email, which purports to be from Apple, claims that your due payment has been scheduled. It includes an attached PDF that supposedly contains information about the payment.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2019
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Can a Positive Home Pregnancy Test Indicate Testicular Cancer?
This story was first published on December 18, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2019
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Two Silly ‘Forward to Save Your Account’ WhatsApp Hoaxes Combined
Image: © depositphotos.com/prykhodov According to this widely circulated WhatsApp post, you must forward a message to your WhatsApp contact list or your account will be deleted.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 6, 2019
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Apple ID ‘Violated Policies’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from the Apple Support Team, your Apple ID is set to be disabled due to some violated policies. It claims that your account information is invalid and unverified.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 5, 2019
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Fake Oprah Winfrey Facebook Pages Duping Fans
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Oprah W”, the US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey is giving away gift cards, cash, cars, and even homes to fans who like, share, and comment.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 4, 2019
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Sextortion Scammers Using Email Address Spoofing to Fool Victims
Fake blackmail sextortion scams are increasingly common. Typically, sextortion scammers send out thousands or even millions of identical emails claiming that they have captured video of the recipient visiting a porn site.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2019
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Facebook Scam Promises Free Air New Zealand Tickets to All
A message making its way around Facebook is claiming that Air New Zealand is giving all users two free flight tickets as a means of celebrating the company’s 79th birthday.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 31, 2019
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USPS ‘We Have Sent You a Message’ Malware Email
According to this message, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has sent you an email containing confidential personal information. The message urges you to click a button to access the supposed confidential information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 30, 2019
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DHL ‘Package on the Way’ Malware Email
According to this email, which purports to be from delivery company DHL, you have a package on the way. Supposedly, DHL sent you the notification at the request of Apple.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 29, 2019
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‘We Have Arranged Payment’ Malware Email
According to this supposed receipt email, the “Account Team” has arranged payment for you. The email does not identify what company the alleged Account Team is from nor what the supposed payment is for.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 24, 2019
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Bogus ‘Majorca Holidays’ Facebook Page Using Bora Bora Trip as Bait
According to a Facebook Page called “Majorca Holidays”, you can win a holiday package for two to Bora Bora just by sharing and adding the comment “Done”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 24, 2019
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