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BillGates
The Bill Gates hoax began circulating in November 1997. Part of the text of the hoax reads as follows Forward this to everyone you know and if it reaches 1000 people everyone on the list you will receive $1000 and a copy of Windows98 at my expense.
Sophos · English · Jan 1, 2000
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Ericssongiveaway
The following chain letter is being forwarded around the internet: Dear customer Our main competitor, Nokia, is giving free mobile phones away on the Internet. Here at Ericsson we want to counter their offer.
Sophos · English · Jan 1, 2000
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Klingerman
The following chain letter is being forwarded around the internet. Subject: Fw: virus warning but not e-mail Text of the letter: This is an alert about a virus in the original sense of the word...one that affects your body, not your hard drive.
Sophos · English · Jan 1, 2000
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Intel/AOLmerger
The text of the hoax reads as follows: I'm an attorney, and I know the law. This thing is for real. Rest assured AOL and Intel will follow through with their promises for fear of facing a multimillion dollar class action suit similar to the one filed by…
Sophos · English · Jan 1, 2000
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‘Negative Video About Your Site’ Scam Messages
Scammers are targeting website owners via messages claiming that a negative video about their site is circulating. The messages claim that the video is going viral. They urge you to click a link to view the supposed video.
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Fake ‘Emergency’ Text Messages Targeting Australian Mobile Phone Users
According to the ACCC’s ScamWatch website, Australian residents have been receiving text messages asking for emergency assistance. The text messages, which do not come from numbers on your contact list, request your help and ask you to call back immediately…
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No, The Simpsons Did NOT Predict President Trump's 'Glowing Orb' Scene 15 Years Ago
Image © depositphotos/wollertz A message, which is currently circulating via social media, suggests that a 15-year-old episode of animated TV series ‘The Simpsons” predicted the now famous scene in which US President Trump laid hands on a “glowing orb” during…
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Pamela Anderson Targeted in Death Hoax – Pamela is NOT Dead
According to a supposed news story that has been circulating via social media, actress and model Pamela Anderson has died. The report claims that Anderson collapsed in her bathroom at home and was admitted to hospital but later died after going into cardiac…
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‘Private Investor Seeking Partnership’ Scam Email
This email claims to be a person who has a lucrative investment fund proposal to discuss with you. Supposedly, the London based sender has a client in the United Arab Emirates who is seeking a partnership for strategic investment.
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No, a Call From 777888999 will NOT ‘Blast’ Your Phone – Hoax
According to supposed warning messages that are currently circulating via WhatsApp and SMS, you should not take a mobile phone call from the number 777888999.
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Bogus Warning – 'Don't Use French Flag as Your Profile Picture Because ISIS Will Find You and Kill You'
This message, which is circulating via social media, email, and SMS, warns you not to use the French flag overlay on your Facebook profile because, if you do so, terrorist group ISIS will find you and kill you and your family.
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October 2016 – 5 Mondays, 5 Saturdays, 5 Sundays
It is perfectly true that October 2016 has 5 Mondays, 5 Saturdays, and 5 Sundays. However, such a combination is not at all remarkable and occurs far more often than once every 823 years.
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Fake-News: 'Obama Bans Christmas Cards to Overseas Servicemen'
According to a report currently being shared vigorously via social media, US President Obama has ordered a ban on the sending of all Christmas Cards to US military members deployed overseas.
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Green Moon on April 20 Due to Planetary Alignment? No, It's a Hoax.
According to a message that is making its way around the Internet via social media, come April 20, we are set for a special celestial treat.
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Mangos and Coke Death Warning Hoax
The claims are utter nonsense. There are no credible medical or news reports that confirm the story in any way. Mangos and Coke do not and cannot combine to form a deadly poison as claimed.
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FAKE-NEWS: 'Woman Claims She is Daughter of Marilyn Monroe and JFK'
According to this story, which has been circulating since February 2016, a woman in California is claiming that she is the biological daughter of Marilyn Monroe and former President of the United States, John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK).
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No, the Pope Has NOT Endorsed Donald Trump For President
The claims are untrue. There are no credible news articles that support the story. The false report was published via a network of clickbait fake-news websites that churn out an endless stream of driveling nonsense about celebrities, politicians, and the…
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Recycled Hoax Falsely Claims Maryborough Mayor Refused to Remove Pork From School Canteens After Muslim Demands
According to a message that is being passed around via social media, the blogosphere, and email, the mayor of the Australian city of Maryborough has refused to comply to the demands of the local Muslim community to remove pork from school cafeterias in the…
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No, the Pope Has NOT Endorsed Hillary Clinton For President
The claims in the story are untrue. The Pope has not released any such statement and he has not publicly endorsed Hillary Clinton for President. There are no credible news reports that support the claims in the story.
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Fake-News Report Claims US Mother Gave Birth to 17 Babies at Once
The claims in the report are utter nonsense and the image is photoshopped. The story is regularly republished on various websites, as a means of attracting site visitors and promoting the offending site to a larger audience.
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