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‘Your PayPal Account Was Deleted’ Phishing Scam
The email is not from PayPal. The message is a scam designed to trick users into divulging their PayPal account login details to Internet criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 3, 2013
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Robin Williams ‘Perfect Plan’ For Peace Speech
Image © toucanet/Depositphotos.com
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 1, 2013
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‘Bad Brit’ – Nigel Farage and the Tory Party’s Worst Nightmare
The piece was not written by Nigel Farage. In reality, the commentary is a revamped version of an earlier American piece that has been modified to fit a British audience.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 28, 2013
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Urban Legend – Couple Arrested at Airport with Dead Baby Stuffed With Drugs
The claims in the story are untrue. The message is an updated version of an old urban legend that has seen many variants. There are no credible reports about a crime like the one described taking place in Las Vegas or anywhere else in the United States.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 22, 2013
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March 2013 – Five Fridays, Five Saturdays, Five Sundays
March 2013 does indeed have 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays. However, the claim that such a combination only takes place every 823 is utter nonsense. It occurs far more often than that. The next occurrence will take place in March 2019.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 19, 2013
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‘Confidential Document’ Google Docs Phishing Scam
The message is a scam designed to steal Google Account Login details. The link leads to a fake Google Account login page. Login details submitted on the fake page will be collected by criminals and used to hijack real Google accounts.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 18, 2013
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AOL Password Phishing Scam – ‘TJ2117 Virus Detected’
The email is not from AOL. It is a phishing scam designed to steal account login details from AOL customers. The compromised accounts will be hijacked by criminals and used for further spam and scam campaigns.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 15, 2013
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Westpac ‘3 Incorrect Logins’ Phishing Scam
The email is not from Westpac. The message is a phishing scam designed to trick recipients into divulging their personal and financial information to cybercriminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 13, 2013
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Hoax – 'Pope Comes Out as Gay'
Image: © depositphotos.com/miqu77
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2013
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Hoax – ‘Pope Comes Out as Gay’
Image: © depositphotos.com/miqu77
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2013
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Goole Yorkshire Coloured Stickers Dog Fighting Warning Remains Unsubstantiated
The claims in the message remained unsubstantiated and are almost certainly untrue. The message is nothing more than a mutated version of an earlier warning that claimed that such a dog stealing ring was operating in Perth, Western Australia.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 6, 2013
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Marcia’s Story – Google Checkout Vehicle Sale Scam
Editor’s Note: This story was submitted by a Hoax-Slayer reader as a warning to other Internet users. Names and other details have been changed to protect the privacy of the victim.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 6, 2013
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Facebook Page ‘Violation of Terms’ Phishing Scam
Inbox message purporting to be from “Mark Zurckerberg ” claims that the user’s Facebook Page has violated the Facebook Terms of Service and may be permanently deleted unless the account is verified by clicking a link in the message.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 4, 2013
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Perth Dog Fighting Gang ‘Coloured Stickers’ Hoax
The claims in the messages are false. The warnings have been dismissed as a hoax by police and animal welfare organizations. There is no credible evidence to support the claims in the warnings.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 4, 2013
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BT Yahoo ‘Final Warning’ Phishing Scam
The message is not from BT Yahoo. The message is a phishing scam designed to trick recipients into disclosing their email login details to Internet criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 28, 2013
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Facebook Team Security Phishing Scam – ‘Last Warning – Your Account Will Be Disabled’
The email is not from Facebook and the claim that users will have their accounts disabled if they do not confirm account details is a lie. The message is a phishing scam designed to steal Facebook login details and other personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 26, 2013
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Bogus Warning – ‘Talking Angela’ Threat to Children
The claims in the message are scaremongering nonsense. “Talking Angela” is not a website but rather an interactive app made by a reputable and well-known app development company.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 25, 2013
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Bill Gates $5000 Giveaway Hoax
The message is just a silly hoax. Bill Gates is certainly not giving $5000 to those who share a picture on Facebook. The prankster behind the hoax has digitally altered a photograph of Gates holding up an entirely different sign.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 15, 2013
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Hoax – ‘Your Cell Phone Has a Name’
Entering the last three digits of your phone number in the way described will indeed reveal a name. However, it is not the name of your phone. Every Facebook profile has a unique identification number.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 5, 2013
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Do Circulating Images Show Puppies being 'Guarded' by a King Cobra?
Although the images themselves appear to be genuine, the apparent motivation of the snake is – of course – nothing more than speculation.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 4, 2013
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