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Money from Microsoft Giveaway Hoax
This story was first published in 2004
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 20, 2017
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Flower And Wine Delivery Credit Card Scam Warning
This story was first published in 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 20, 2017
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New US Presidential Coins Omit “;In God We Trust”;?
The claims in the message are false. “In God We Trust” was not purposely omitted from the new coins. The motto was omitted in error on some coins but is included on the edge of correctly minted coins.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 17, 2017
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Ericsson Lap-Top Computer Giveaway Hoax
The claims in the message are utter nonsense. You will NOT receive a free laptop computer just for forwarding an email. The message is just a rehashed version of an older hoax that falsely claimed that people could get free mobile phones just for forwarding…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 17, 2017
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Flat Tire Mall Abduction Warning
This warning is overblown and inaccurate. Although there was one case in 1989 in which a similar tactic was used, there are no credible reports that suggest that such crimes are currently occurring.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 17, 2017
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Help Alicia Bosh Email
Message claims that, if you forward the email to others, 10 cents will be donated to help pay medical expenses for a sick baby named Alicia Bosh.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 17, 2017
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An Elephant or The Moon – Dumbest Quiz Show Contestant Hoax
The claims in the message are false. The supposed news article was taken from a satirical website that featured fake news items on a variety of subjects. The photograph included with the message is a doctored adaptation of a legitimate screenshot.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 17, 2017
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Help Indian Student Accident Victim Hoax
Email claims that the Indian Students Association will donate 10 cents to help an Indian student hurt in a car accident every time the message is forwarded plzz pass it on..its cost u nothing…..
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 17, 2017
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BigPond “Internal Authentication Error”; Phishing Scam Email
The email is not from BigPond and the “Internal Authentication Error” claim is untrue. And, your account is not set to be closed. In fact, the email is a phishing scam designed to steal your Telstra account login details.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 17, 2017
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Verified By Visa Phishing Scam
False – The message is a scam designed to steal financial information. This email claims to be from credit card provider, Visa and instructs recipients to follow a link to activate “Verified by Visa” security protection on their card.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 17, 2017
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PRANK – Facebook ‘No Swearing Campaign’
The claims in the message are utter nonsense. Facebook is not launching such a campaign, and the message is not from Mark Zuckerberg. The message is just a silly prank and should not be taken seriously.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 16, 2017
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“Problem With Your Apple ID”; Phishing Scam
Last updated on July 17, 2017
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 16, 2017
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Huge Dog With Horse Photograph
Origin unknown – Image is almost certainly manipulated.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 15, 2017
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Sinbad Heart Attack Hoax
Message claims that US actor and comedian, Sinbad, died of a heart attack on March 14th. Fwd: FW: Sinbad, the comedian, died today, heart attack Sinbad, born David Adkins (November 10, 1956 – March, 14, 2007) was an American stand-up comedian and actor.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 15, 2017
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“GiveAways Daily”; Facebook Page is a Scam
The Facebook Page is yet another scam designed to accumulate large numbers of Facebook likes as quickly as possible. It is one of a series of related “deal” scam Pages that all promise participants the chance to win valuable prizes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 15, 2017
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Neil Trotter Lottery Win Advance Fee Scams
The emails are not from Neil Trotter and the recipients have not been awarded any money. Neil Trotter really did win a large lottery prize, but he is not randomly giving away millions of pounds to strangers via email.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 15, 2017
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Bank of America “Activity Alert”; Phishing Scam
The email is not from the Bank of America and the claim that your account has been restricted is untrue. Instead, the email is a phishing scam designed to steal your personal and financial information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2017
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Nuclear Strike Email Hoax (Spoof)
This story was first published i n 2004 This spoof email claims that just opening an email will automatically launch a nuclear strike.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 13, 2017
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Swan River Cougar Photographs Email
Genuine photographs – description is inaccurate.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2017
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Tommy Hilfiger Racist Comments to Oprah Winfrey Hoax
Tommy appears on The Oprah Winfrey Show to set the record straight (details below)
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2017
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