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Thousands of dissected hoaxes in Indonesian and English: the claim, what the fact-checkers found, and the sources to verify it yourself.

11,141 fact-checks

  1. ✕Hoax

    ‘Personal Assistant’ Money Laundering Scam

    This story was first published on September 18, 2012

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017

  2. ✓CredibleClarification

    Penjelasan Badan POM Terkait Penangkapan ASN Badan POM Oleh Kepolisian Daerah Kalimantan Selatan

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    Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Aug 4, 2017

  3. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Azab Pada Yahudi di Israel

    Video tersebut adalah video tragedi pesta pernikahan yang terjadi di Versailles Wedding Hall, Jerusalem, pada tanggal 24 Mei 2001. Duapuluh tiga orang meninggal dunia dalam tragedi ini.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 3, 2017

  4. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Ahok Masih Berkeliaran Pasca Putusan Pengadilan

    Anggota Forum Anti Fitnah Hasut dan Hoax (FAFHH), Anang Noise melakukan penelusuran di Google. Berdasarkan penelusurannya, foto yang diklaim pada sumber adalah foto pada tahun 2014.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 3, 2017

  5. ✕Hoax

    Santander ‘New Online Banking Authentication’ Phishing Scam

    An information stealing phishing scam targeting Santander Bank customers is currently being distributed via email. The email, which has the subject line “Santander Alerts Service Update”, claims that the bank is introducing new online banking authentication…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 1, 2017

  6. ✕Hoax

    ‘Funds Credited To Your Account’ Spam Emails

    Today, I received a spam email with the subject line “please access and transfer your remaining funds”. The body of the email claimed that the funds had been credited to my user-account and the transaction had been approved.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 1, 2017

  7. ✕Hoax

    Fake ‘Love Island’ Facebook Pages Scamming Fans

    Fans of the British dating reality show Love Island should keep an eye out for Facebook scam posts offering the chance to win holidays and other show related prizes. Several fake Love Island Facebook Pages have recently appeared on the network.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017

  8. ✕Hoax

    SMiShing Scams on The Rise – Watch for Scam Text Messages

    In recent years, cyber criminals have increasingly turned to SMS as a means of distributing phishing scams. Dubbed SMiShing ( SMS Phishing), this tactic offers criminals a quick and easy method of reaching potential victims.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017

  9. ✕Hoax

    Progesterex – Sterility Date Rape Drug Hoax

    This story was first published on July 8, 2004

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017

  10. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX+HASUT) Pemerintah Indonesia Mengundang SNSD Untuk Hut RI

    Perihal kasus Pemerintah Indonesia mendatangkan SNSD untuk Hut Republik Indonesia mendapat klarifikasi dari Triawan Munaf, Kepala Badan Ekonomi Kreatif.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 31, 2017

  11. ✕Hoax

    (FITNAH) Pengusiran Petani oleh Pasukan Barakuda

    Foto tersebut bukanlah foto kejadian yang sebenarnya. Foto tersebut berasal dari kejadian pada Selasa 24 Juni 2014 di Karawang. Foto aslinya berasal dari portal daring Okezone.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 31, 2017

  12. ✕Hoax

    More ‘Free Marlboro Cigarette Cartons’ Scams Hitting Facebook

    A post that is currently being shared on Facebook claims that you can click to get five free cartons of Marlboro brand cigarettes. Supposedly, EVERYONE is eligible to receive the five free cartons because the company is celebrating its 100th anniversary.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017

  13. ✕Hoax

    Apple ‘Unable to Validate Your Details’ Phishing Scam

    This email, which purports to be from Apple Support, claims that the company’s automated system was unable to validate your details. Thus, claims the message, you are required to complete a short validation process by clicking a link.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017

  14. ✕Hoax

    ‘Martinelli’ WhatsApp Video Hack Warning is Yet Another Hoax

    A message currently circulating via WhatsApp warns users not to open a video called “martinelli” because it will hack your phone in 10 seconds and you will not be able to stop it.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017

  15. ✕Hoax

    ‘LinkedIn Update’ Phishing Scam Email

    If you use LinkedIn, keep an eye out for an email that claims you must click a link to update your account. The email, which has the subject “LinkedIn Update” claims that LinkedIn is updating its “Services Agreement and Privacy.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017

  16. ✕Hoax

    John Cena Did NOT Die in a Car Accident

    According to various posts that have circulated on and off for several years, popular wrestling star John Cena has been killed in a car accident. The car accident death rumours, which mourn the loss of the WWE icon, tend to reappear regularly on social media.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 30, 2017

  17. ✓CredibleClarification

    Penjelasan BPOM RI tentang Tutup Kemasan Air Mineral yang Tidak Terstandar

    Badan POM telah berkomunikasi dan memanggil pihak produsen untuk mendapatkan penjelasan sehubungan dengan beredarnya video di media sosial terkait tutup kemasan botol produk air minum dalam kemasan (AMDK) yang tidak terstandar atau mudah terbuka pada bagian…

    Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Jul 27, 2017

  18. ✕Hoax

    ‘Facebook Global Promotion 2017’ Advance Fee Scam

    Lucky me! Apparently, my email address has been randomly selected as the winner of the Facebook Global Promotion for 2017 and I’m now entitled to claim the princely sum of $800,000.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2017

  19. ✕Hoax

    DEW Bottled Water Fatal Poisoning Hoax

    This story was first published on August 2, 2011

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2017

  20. ✕Hoax

    Fake Apple Invoice Emails Are Designed to Steal Your Personal Information

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 26, 2017

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