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(HOAX) Jepang ancam menarik investasi untuk tahun 2016?
Hal ini bisa dipastikan jika hanyalah HOAX semata. Faktanya, ditahun tersebut semakin banyak investor dan developer Jepang yang masuk ke Indonesia. Terlebih lagi Jepang menjadi negara dengan investasi terbesar kedua setelah singapura.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 9, 2016
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(HOAX) FOTO JALANAN DI PAPUA
Setelah melakukan penelusuran lebih lanjut, diketahui jika foto itu menunjukkan sebuah jalan yang terdapat pada Negara Australia dengan nama Kangoro Island. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/240392999626576/
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 8, 2016
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(FITNAH) Warsito dilarang melakukan Riset kanker oleh Pemerintah
Yang sesungguhnya dilarang oleh pemerintah adalah tentang berdirinya klinik Dr. Warsito. terkait dengan riset, pemerintah mengaku tidak pernah melarang hal tersebut. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/239121623087047/
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 6, 2016
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‘BP Fuel Card e-Bill’ Excel Macro Malware Email
This email purports to be from a fuel card provider and claims to contain an e-bill for a BP fuel card in an attached Microsoft Excel file.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 5, 2016
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(HOAX) Mie Instan tidak bernutrisi Dan bahayanya MSG?
Berita diatas tentu tidak benar adanya. Melansir dari salah satu media, Kepala Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM) Roy Alexander Sparringa menegaskan semua bahan makanan yang telah lulus uji BPOM adalah makanan yang aman untuk dikonsumsi, tidak terkecuali…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 4, 2016
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(HOAX) KOD Babi pada makanan?
Sehubungan dengan banyaknya pertanyaan mengenai kandungan E471, maka dapat disampaikan bahwa kode E merupakan kode yang dikeluarkan oleh Uni Eropa (European Union) untuk bahan tambahan makanan (pewarna, pengawet, pengental, penstabil, dsb).
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 4, 2016
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Wegmans Grocery Coupon Scam Hitting Facebook
Facebook scammers are currently targeting US based supermarket chain Wegmans. A circulating scam post claims that you can click to receive a $200 Wegmans grocery coupon.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2016
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Coca Cola 24 Pack Giveaway Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Coca Cola is giving EVERYONE who participates a free 24 pack of Coke.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2016
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Circulating ‘Gate of Heaven’ Image is Digital Artwork Not a Photo Taken From Hubble
A rather compelling star scene image that is circulating via social media and the blogosphere has been dubbed by some as the ‘Gate of Heaven’. Others claim that the image depicts ‘cosmic ice sculptures’ in the Carina Nebula.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2016
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‘Due to the Rate of Phishing’ Security Update Email is Itself a Phishing Scam
In a rather ironic twist, this phishing scam message uses the threat of phishing as a cover story designed to trick people into divulging their email account login details.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2016
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‘Review my CV’ Macro Malware Email
In recent years, criminals have repeatedly used fake resume or CV emails as a means of distributing malware. Some earlier versions included the malware in attached.zip files that harboured malicious executable files. This version takes a different approach.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 29, 2016
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Cybercriminals Using Text Messages to Distribute PayPal Phishing Scams
Traditionally, phishing scams – including the seemingly endless stream of scam messages designed to steal your PayPal account details – have mainly been distributed via email.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 28, 2016
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No, (Insert Name of Fast Food Outlet) is NOT Giving Away Lifetime Passes For Free Food
Facebook is currently being flooded by posts that claim that you can get free lifetime passes to various popular fast food outlets. The posts claim that you can enjoy free food from the specified restaurant for life by clicking a link and following the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 28, 2016
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[HOAX] Gedung Putih Dibanjiri Massa Pro Ahok, dan menuntut FPI dibubarkan
Faktanya, foto yang tersebar di dunia maya tersebut dengan klaim masa yang berdemo di depan gedung putih adalah pendukung Ahok dan mengharapkan FPI dibubarkan ada hoax.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jan 26, 2016
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KFC ‘Free Lifetime Pass’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post currently being shared across Facebook, you can get a free ‘lifetime pass’ to KFC by clicking a link. Supposedly, this ‘limited time offer’ will allow you to ‘enjoy KFC for lifetime’ and is a way for the company to celebrate its 85th…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 25, 2016
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(HOAX) James Hetfield, Gitaris & Vokalis Metallica Mendapat Gelar Ph.D dari Caltech di Bidang Astrofisika
Kompas melakukan blunder dengan menyadur pemberitaan dari situs Ncscopper. Situs tersebut merupakan situs berita satire. Definisi dari berita satire adalah berita parodi yang dikemas mengikuti pola penulisan jurnalistik pada umumnya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jan 25, 2016
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[MISINFORMASI] Lawan Pelaku Teror Thamrin AKBP Untung Gunakan Pistol Buatan Tahun 1911
Peristiwa adu tembak antara polisi dengan teroris terjadi di di Jalan MH Thamrin pada 14 Januari 2016, dalam tragedi ‘Bom Thamrin’. Saat itu AKBP Untung Sangaji ternyata menggunakan senjata berusia lebih dari satu abad.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jan 23, 2016
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‘Apple & iCloud ID Cancellation’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, your Apple ID is about to be removed from iCloud and all Apple services. The message claims that Apple needs to ‘fully verify’ your Apple ID to ‘comply with mandatory European Union (EU) legislation and to confirm your identity’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 21, 2016
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[HOAX] Komedian Kelik Pelipur Lara Meninggal Dunia
Jarang tampil di televisi, komedian Kelik Pelipur Lara yang bernama asli Raden Keliek Sumaryoto, diberitakan meninggal dunia oleh media daring okezone.com.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jan 21, 2016
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Powerball 2016 Like-Farming Scam Facebook Page
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself ‘Powerball 2016’ you can get a share in recent Powerball wins just by liking and sharing posts, liking the Page, and commenting ‘Done’ when you are finished.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 20, 2016
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