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[SALAH] “Pendidikan Agama Akan Dihapus”
Disinformasi yang pernah beredar sebelumnya di tahun lalu. “Sangat tidak mungkin mata pelajaran agama dihapus, karena di UU dan konstitusi sudah jelas disebutkan kalau mata pelajaran agama adalah hal yang wajib.”, selengkapnya di bagian PENJELASAN dan…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Sep 1, 2018
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No, An ‘American Teenager’ Did NOT Get 30 Years in Prison For Killing a Muslim Refugee Who Raped His Little Sister
According to a video, which has been circulating via social media since early 2018, an American teenager who killed a Muslim refugee for raping his 7-year old sister has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 31, 2018
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HMRC ‘Payment Credit Issuance’ Tax Refund Phishing Scam
According to this email, you are eligible to receive a “Payment Credit Issuance” from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The email, which features the HMRC logo, instructs you to click a link to claim your tax refund.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 31, 2018
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‘Free Box of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently spreading on Facebook, Krispy Kreme is giving a free box of doughnuts to every single person who shares and comments within the next 24 hours.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 31, 2018
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Spurious First Aid Advice Message – Eggs For Treatment of Burns
This story was first published on May 17th, 20012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 31, 2018
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[HOAKS] Daftar Nama Guru Honorer yang Lolos CPNS 2018
Berdasarkan verifikasi Kompas.com sejauh ini, informasi ini tidak benar. KOMPAS.com – Daftar resmi nama honorer GTT PTT K2 yang lolos seleksi CPNS 2018 per provinsi yang beredar di media sosial dipastikan hoaks alias tidak benar.
Kompas.com · Indonesian · Aug 31, 2018
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[SALAH] “Pak SBY dan Istri pernah mengunjungi Lahan Kota Langit”
SBY mengunjungi Sarongge di 8 Januari 2013 untuk kegiatan kunjungan kerja dalam rangka adopsi pohon untuk kegiatan reforestasi, bukan untuk mengunjungi lahan pengembang. Selengkapnya di bagian PENJELASAN dan REFERENSI.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 31, 2018
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[SALAH] “Omongan Bin Masak Ngak DIperhatikan”
Foto di situs yang disebarkan oleh post sumber sudah dirubah, bukan foto yang digunakan oleh situs berita Tempo yang dijadikan sebagai sumber. Selengkapnya di bagian PENJELASAN dan REFERENSI.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 31, 2018
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Fake British Airways Page Scamming Facebook Users
Image: © depositphotos.com/portosabbia A fraudulent Facebook page, which falsely claims to be associated with British Airways, is duping Facebook users into giving their personal information to dodgy marketing companies.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 30, 2018
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‘Win a Free Samsung Smart TV’ Scam Message
According to a message currently spreading rapidly via social media, you can win a 65 inch Samsung Smart TV by entering a code into Google and clicking on the first link in the results page.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 30, 2018
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Christmas Lights were NOT Banned in Cardwell, North Queensland
This story was first published on December 2, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 30, 2018
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Telepon Disadap dan Chat di WhatsApp Dipantau Pemerintah, Hoaks atau Fakta?
Berdasarkan verifikasi Kompas.com sejauh ini, informasi ini tidak benar. KOMPAS.com – Di media sosial dan aplikasi banyak beredar pesan berantai yang mengatakan segala aktivitas pengguna ponsel akan disadap dan dipantau oleh Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara…
Kompas.com · Indonesian · Aug 30, 2018
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[SALAH] DAFTAR NAMA HONORER YANG LOLOS SELEKSI CPNS 2018
Beredar informasi mengenai telah dikeluarkannya daftar resmi nama honorer GTT PTT K2 yang lolos seleksi CPNS 2018 per provinsi. Namun informasi tersebut mendapat bantahan dari Kementerian Pendayagunaan Aparatur Negara dan Reformasi Birokrasi (PANRB).
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 30, 2018
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[SALAH] “Akun Twitter @LawanPolitikJKW adalah Milik Ferdinand Hutahean”
Kepala Divisi (Kadiv) Advokasi dan Hukum DPP Partai Demokrat, Ferdinand Hutahean menyatakan akun Twitter @LawanPolitikJKW yang membuat unggahan bernada provokasi adalah bukan miliknya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 30, 2018
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[salah] “website surveyfadlizon.com milik waketum gerindra”
Wakil Ketua Umum Gerindra sekaligus Wakil Ketua DPR, Fadli Zon membantah website yang beralamat surveyfadlizon.com adalah miliknya. “Kalau ada surveyfadlizon.com itu bukan punya saya bukan saya yang buat.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Aug 29, 2018
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[salah] ustaz di cianjur dipersekusi dan dibacok
Ustaz Salman Al Farizi, pemilik Pondok Pesantren Al Mu’in Ciwalen, Warungkondang, Kabupaten Cianjur dikabarkan menjadi korban tindakan persekusi dan sempat dibacok. Akan tetapi, setelah ditelusuri, kabar tersebut kurang tepat.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Aug 29, 2018
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‘Request to Terminate Your Google Account’ Scam Email
According to this email, which purports to be from Gmail Account Services, your request to terminate your Google Account has been accepted. It asks that you reply to the email if you wish to cancel the termination request or get further help.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 29, 2018
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‘European Debt Recovery Unit’ Scam Email
This email claims that an entity named the European Debt Recovery Unit is “aware of your sad ordeal about your unpaid fund” and can help you receive the money previously promised to you.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 29, 2018
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Lauren and the *677 Police Dispatch Cell Phone Number
This story was first published on February 14, 2006
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 29, 2018
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[SALAH] “Capt. Pribadi adalah pengemudi pesawat yang mengijinkan Hj. Neno Warisman”
“pada tanggal 25 Agustus 2018, pilot bernama Pribadi Alisudarso S sedang tidak bertugas (DO = Day Off).”, selengkapnya di bagian PENJELASAN dan REFERENSI.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 29, 2018
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