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One Way Glass Toilet
The photographs are genuine but the description is inaccurate. The toilet shown in the photographs is not a permanent public facility and it is not located in Houston, Texas.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 5, 2017
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[HOAX] Shinta Nuriyah Dikatakan Berkomentar Soal Ahok dan FPI, dan Mengecam GP Ansor
Beresar pesan berantai di media sosial dan aplikasi percakapan yang menuliskan kalau pesan tersebut berasal dari Ibu Shinta Nuriyah dan dituliskan oleh putrinya, Inayah. “Itu hoax,” ujar Yenny Wahid singkat pada Kompas.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 5, 2017
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[HOAX] Firza Husein Akui Chat Seks Dengan Rizieq Shihab, Setelah Menjawab 20 Pertanyaan di Mako Brimob Kelapa Dua
Situs ini situs pendulang iklan. J udul dan isi berita jauh berbeda. Situs ini bertujuan untuk menggiring opini pembaca-pembaca yang cuma senang membaca headline tanpa meneliti isi nya. Isi beritanya sendiri jauh bertolak belakang dengan headline.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 4, 2017
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(HOAX): Anggota Kepolisian Tergabung Dalam Jaringan Radikalisme
Beredar beberapa foto di media sosial dari dua orang anggota kepolisian yang diklaim tergabung dalam sebuah jaringan radikalisme. dalam foto tersebut terlihat kedua anggota polisi itu mengangkat senjata dan yang satunya memaki sorban dikepalanya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 4, 2017
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[HOAX] KTP Pemilih Digandakan Untuk Orang Yang Sama Beretnis China
Beredar via Whatsapp dan Facebook, foto KTP di atas meja, dengan foto seorang pria tua be retnis Tiongkok dengan berbagai caption provokatif. Lalu setelah diulas di group diskusi, ternyata foto tersebut HOAX. Nyata bahwa foto tersebut adalah tempelan.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 4, 2017
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Does a Viral Picture Show a Giant Snake That Swallowed a Woman in South Africa?
The claims in the message are untrue. The very same picture has been circulating in other contexts since at least September, 2012. Linda Laina Nyatoro did post the image on her Facebook page in June 2013, but states in comments that she did not witness the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 3, 2017
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(HOAX): Pesan Whatsapp Mohammad Guntur Romli kepada relawan BADJA
Beredar foto percakapan WA seperti gambar dibawah ini, seolah adalah pesan dari Mohamad Guntur Romli kepada relawan BADJA utk menekan KH Ma’aruf di persidangan Ahok : Set featured image Beredarnya percakapan di aplikasi WA itupun langsung mendapatkan bantahan…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 3, 2017
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Hacker Hoax Warning – Do Not Accept dr3am_rock or Linda M
The claims in the email are nonsense and should not be taken seriously. The message is just one version of a long line of similar hacker hoax warnings.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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“100 iPhones Giveaway”; on Facebook is a Scam
The Facebook post is fraudulent and no iPhones are being given away. It is a scam designed to promote the bogus Page across the network and gather large numbers of likes so that the Page can be reused for further scam campaigns or be sold on the black market…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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USPS Malware Emails
The emails are not from USPS. The claim that USPS failed to deliver a parcel to the recipient is untrue. Clicking on the ‘shipping label’ link in the emails will download a malicious file to the user’s computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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Instant Noodles do NOT contain a Wax Coating That Causes Cancer
The claims in the message are untrue. Instant noodles do not have a wax coating. Nor do the polystyrene foam containers they come in. And even if they did, there is no credible evidence that links wax with cancer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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Bogus Warning – Don’t Flash Headlights Gang Initiation
The claims in the message are false. No such crimes are taking place. The warning is just a new version of a very old urban legend that has been circulating since at least 1993. The message did not originate with Chubb as claimed.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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Charles Manson Has Now Died But He Did NOT Kill Any Nurses
Charles Manson has indeed died. However, the report discussed below is fake-news that began circulating long before Manson’s death. Manson did not kill any nurses as claimed in the fake report.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2017
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HOAX – “Machupo Virus in Paracetamol”
The claims in the warning are utter nonsense. There are no credible reports that support the claim that the Machupo virus has been found in paracetamol or any other medication.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2017
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WhatsApp ‘Will Become Chargeable’ Blue Logo Hoax
Image: © rozelt/depositphotos.com This story was first published on October 7, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 31, 2017
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(HOAX): Pernyataan Danjen Kopassus Dukung FPI
Baru-baru ini beredar sebuah postingan di facebook mengenai statement dari Danjen Kopassus, Mayjen TNI Madsuni yang menyebutkan bahwa dirinya mendukung Ormas FPI.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jan 30, 2017
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[HOAX] Gus Mus Nyatakan Ada Lima Golongan yang Benci FPI
KH Achmad Mustofa Bisri yang akrab disapa Gus Mus melalui akun twitter resminya yang terverifikasi telah membantah informasi hoax di atas. Berikut penjelasannya; Kalau Anda biasa mendengar atau membaca perkataanku, seharusnya Anda tidak perlu bertanya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jan 28, 2017
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No, WhatsApp is NOT Set To Start Notifying You If Someone Screenshots Your Conversation
The claims are untrue. WhatsApp is not introducing any such feature. The story comes from 8Shit, an – obviously satirical – humour website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 27, 2017
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Fake Debt Collection Scam Emails
The message is not from the named law firm and the threats it makes against you are without substance. In fact, the message is just a scam designed to trick you into sending your money to criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 27, 2017
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Floating Rock “Miracle”; – Surprising Rock in Saudi Arabia
The image has been digitally altered to make it appear that the rock is floating. The large rock is actually supported by several other smaller rock “legs” that elevate it above the ground.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 27, 2017
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