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    British Airways ‘100 All Inclusive First Class Trips’ Facebook Scam

    The Facebook Page is a scam and it is not associated with British Airways. No trips are being given away and there will be no winners.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2016

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    (HOAX) Lowongan Kerja di BANK BNI

    HOAX seperti ini menjadi hoax yang paling disayangkan karena cukup membuat harapan palsu bagi mereka yang sedang mencari pekerjaan. setelah ditelusuri ternyata info tersebut adalah palsu melainkan hoax.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 27, 2016

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    (HOAX) Jenazah Siyono utuh, berarti ybs Mati Syahid

    FAKTANYA, dilansir dari republika.co.id Ketua Tim Foreksi Muhammadiyyah, dr Gatot Suharto, terdapat keistimewaan terhadap jenazah Siyono, yakni penyimpangan pembusukan. Menurut dia, terjadi saponifikasi sehingga jenazah tidak rusak.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 26, 2016

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    Nicolas Cage is NOT Dead – Fake Death Message Opens Scam Websites

    The claims in the report are untrue. Nicolas Cage is not dead and he has not been involved in a motorcycle accident. The report is a scam that tries to trick visitors into paying fees for rogue antivirus scanners or divulging their personal information on…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 25, 2016

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    (HOAX) Tiongkok Produksi Kornet Berbahan Tubuh Manusia

    Foto-foto tentang daging yang digantung berbentuk potongan tubuh manusia sebenarnya adalah event yang diselenggarakan oleh C apcom, Om..

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 25, 2016

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    (HOAX) Kalau tidak ada Santoso, Muslim POSO Sudah Habis diBantai Kristen

    penyelamat muslim diposo adalah JK, Santoso dkk ini justru adalah provokator + teroris; mereka terus membakar amarah di daerah ini.…

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 25, 2016

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    (HASUT) ABSEN DI ACARA HARI ANAK NASIONAL, JOKOWI PILIH HADIRI SILATNAS RELAWAN

    Artikel yang dibuat oleh portal tersebut bertujuan untuk menghasut opini masyarakat agar berfikir jika Presiden Jokowi mengesampingkan bahkan tidak perduli terhadap anak-anak Indonesia. FAKTANYA, bahwa kedua acara tersebut tidak bertabrakan.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 24, 2016

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    ‘Your Account Will Be Deactivated’ Facebook Phishing Scam

    The message is not an official Facebook warning and the claim that your account is set to be deactivated is untrue. Instead, the message is a phishing scam designed to steal your Facebook login details and other personal information.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 23, 2016

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    No, Lions Did NOT Kill Five Poachers in Zimbabwe

    The claims in the report are untrue. No such attack has been reported by any credible news outlet. The story comes from the notorious fake-news website World News Daily Report. Nothing published on the site should be taken seriously.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 20, 2016

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    ‘Your Mail Box Will Expire Soon’ Phishing Scam Email

    The email is not from any legitimate security team. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your email account password so that the account can be hijacked and used to launch spam and scam campaigns According to this email, which purports to be from an entity…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 20, 2016

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    ‘Get Free Six Flag Tickets”; Facebook Survey Scam

    The post is fraudulent and it is not associated with Six Flags. Those who participate will never receive the promised tickets. The post is designed to trick people into submitting their personal information on suspect ‘prize offer’ websites.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 20, 2016

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    Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) Targeted in Yet Another Death Hoax

    The message is a disgraceful hoax and it is certainly not from the BBC. Rowan Atkinson is alive and well. Links in the message open dodgy third-party websites that try to trick you into submitting your personal information or installing rogue apps, malicious…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 18, 2016

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    (HOAX) Tulisan Prof. DR. Tina Afiatin, M.Psi Tentang Pokemon Go

    Tulisan yang telah tersebar atas nama Prof. DR. Tina Afiatin, M.Psi telah terklarifikasi dari beberapa kolega dekat yang bersangkutan bahwa itu bukan tulisan beliau.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 17, 2016

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    Badtimes Spoof Makes Fun of Old 'Good Times' Virus Hoax

    This story was first published in late 2003 This email, which first began circulating back in 2003, mocks the “Good Times” virus hoax by detailing the outrageous effects of an imaginary virus named “Badtimes”.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 16, 2016

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    ANZ ‘Service Has Been Limited’ Phishing Scam

    The email is not from ANZ. It is a phishing scam designed to steal you account login details and your credit card numbers. According to this email, which purports to be from the Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), your Internet banking service has…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 16, 2016

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    Fake ACCC ‘Complaint’ Emails Point To Ransomware

    The emails are not from the ACCC and the claim that a complaint has been filed against you is untrue. Links in the emails open a website that contains ransomware.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2016

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    Starbucks ‘Free Lifetime Pass’ Facebook Scam

    The post is fraudulent and is in no way associated with Starbucks. Participants have zero chance of getting a free lifetime pass. The post is designed to trick you into submitting your personal details on untrustworthy ‘prize offer’ websites.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2016

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    [HOAX] Tenaga Kerja China Berpostur Tubuh Layaknya Tentara Tiba Dengan Pesawat GA 985

    Foto yang menggambarkan sekelompok pria asal China sedang mengantri di sebuah bandara, beserta narasi ‘Tenaga kerja dari cina tadi sore, tiba dengan pesawat GA 985, Tapi diliat dari postur tubuhnya kaya Tentara’ menjadi viral di masyarakat.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 15, 2016

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    ‘Claim Your Tax Refund Online’ Phishing Email

    The email is not from HMRC. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your personal and financial information. Tax refund scams like this are very common and have targeted taxpayers around the world for a number of years.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 14, 2016

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    Bogus Federal Court of Australia Subpoena Email Points to Malware

    The email is not from the Federal Court of Australia and you have not been subpoenaed. The link in the email opens a website that contains malware. If you receive this email, do not click any links or open any attachments that it contains.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 14, 2016

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