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1954 Home Computer Hoax
The claims in the caption are false. The picture does not depict a 1954 prediction of how a home computer might look in 2004. In fact, the picture was an entry in a Fark.com Photoshop contest that used a Smithsonian exhibit photograph depicting a full-scale…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 17, 2016
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1954 Home Computer Hoax
The claims in the caption are false. The picture does not depict a 1954 prediction of how a home computer might look in 2004. In fact, the picture was an entry in a Fark.com Photoshop contest that used a Smithsonian exhibit photograph depicting a full-scale…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 17, 2016
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No, Facebook Is NOT Trying to Get Users to Remove a Nativity Scene Picture
The claims in the message are untrue. Since it first began circulating several years ago, the very same message with the very same picture has resurfaced every year as Christmas approaches.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 16, 2016
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(HOAX) Marie Elka Pangestu dan Huawei Memasukkan Pekerja Ilegal Ke Indonesia
Postingan itu menyertakan sebuah foto Mantan Menteri Pariwisata dan Ekonomi Kreatif Marie Elka Pangestu tengah berbicara di sebuah forum.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 15, 2016
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“Your Amazon Order Cannot be Shipped”; Phishing Scam Email
The email is not from Amazon. The link opens a fraudulent website that tries to trick you into divulging your personal and financial information to criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 14, 2016
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Criminals Use Names of Lottery Winners Adrian and Gillian Bayford in Advance Fee Scams
The emails are not from Adrian and Gillian Bayford and the claim that the recipient has been selected to receive a cash grant is a lie. The messages are an attempt by cybercriminals to trick recipients into sending them money and personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 14, 2016
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Qantas $95 Survey Phishing Scam
The email is not associated with Qantas in any way and it does not link to a legitimate customer survey. And, you will certainly not receive $95 for participating.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 14, 2016
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Slow Dance Charity Hoax
The claims in the message are false. The American Cancer Society will certainly not donate money based on how many times an email is forwarded. Sending on the email will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 13, 2016
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“Get Free Samples From Kmart”; Facebook Scam
The post is fraudulent. It is not associated with Kmart Australia in any way. If you click the link, you will first be asked to complete an utterly pointless “survey” about your Kmart shopping habits before being taken to a web page that lists links to…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 13, 2016
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Phishing Scam – ‘Netflix Account Cancellation’
The message is a phishing scam and Netflix did not send it. Clicking the link will take you to a fake Netflix website that asks for login credentials, credit card details, and other personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 13, 2016
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Netflix “Sorry To Say Goodbye”; Phishing Scam Email
The email is not from Netflix and the claim that your account has been cancelled is untrue. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your credit card details and other personal information. There are many variations of these Netflix scam messages.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 13, 2016
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Telstra “Refund Bill”; Phishing Scam
The email is not from Telstra. The promise of an unexpected refund is the bait used to trick you into clicking a link in the bogus message. The link opens a fraudulent website that asks you to provide a large amount of your personal and financial information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 13, 2016
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Slow Dance Charity Hoax
The claims in the message are false. The American Cancer Society will certainly not donate money based on how many times an email is forwarded. Sending on the email will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 13, 2016
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[HOAX] Pembicaraan Aa Gym dengan Panglima TNI, Jendral Gatot Nurmantyo
Mengetahui informasi tersebut, Aa Gym membantahnya dengan menyatakan itu tidak benar. “Siapapun yang menyebar berita palsu, pasti diketahui oleh Alloh dan pasti ada balasannya, semoga segera tobat,” kata Aa Gym, Jumat (11/11/2016).
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 11, 2016
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PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) Premium Rate Scam Warning
The warning was more or less true in 2005, but the scam was shut down many years ago. The scam is not reoccurring in 2018. And, even when the scam was operating, victims were not instantly charged £315 as claimed.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 10, 2016
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Another Toyota 4Runner Giveaway Scam Hitting Facebook
Neither the giveaway post or the Facebook Page that published it have any connection to Toyota and those who choose to participate have no chance whatsoever of winning a Toyota 4Runner or any other prize.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 9, 2016
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[HOAX] PANGLIMA TNI AKAN DIGANTI
Presiden tidak berencana mengganti Panglima TNI. Ini adalah upaya adu domba, dan presiden meminta Kapolri mengusut penyebar haox ini. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/371313539867854/
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 9, 2016
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Whole Foods Market “Free $275 Grocery Coupon”; Facebook Scam
The post is not associated with Whole Foods Market in any way. And, the claim that Whole Foods is giving everyone free $275 coupons is a lie designed to trick people into clicking. Those who do participate will win nothing whatsoever.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 8, 2016
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Fake ATO “Online Activity Statement”; Email Links to Malware
The email is not from the ATO and it is not a legitimate activity statement notification. Clicking the link downloads a.zip file that harbours a malicious JavaScript file.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 8, 2016
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[HOAX] PM Cina Peringatkan Indonesia, Jika Tragedi 98 Terulang, Cina akan Kirim Pasukan ke Indonesia
Kemlu RI sudah mengkonfirmasi baik melalui Kedubes RRT maupun Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing bahwa ini berita bohong. PM Tiongkok tidak pernah membuat pernyataan spt itu.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 8, 2016
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