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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
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HOAX – ‘Popcorn Carnival’ WhatsApp Hack Warning
According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp and social media, you should not open a video called “Popcorn Carnival”. Supposedly, the video will hack your phone in seconds and there is nothing that you can do to stop it.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 26, 2017
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Hoax Chain Letter – The Vengeful Ghost of Carmen Winstead
This story was first published on December 11, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 26, 2017
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President Richard Nixon Pardoned John McCain of War Crimes?
Rumors appeared in 2017 that the former Arizona senator had confessed to war crimes and to committing treason during the Vietnam War, but that he was later pardoned.
Truth or Fiction · English · Jul 25, 2017
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Hoax – Nagasaki Arch Survives Both Atomic Bomb and Tsunami
This story was first published on 1st July 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 25, 2017
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What is the Difference Between Malware and Viruses?
Question from Reader: I hear a lot about malware and virus threats. It seems that some articles I read call a threat ‘malware’ while others call what seems like the same threat a ‘virus’. Is there are a difference?
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 25, 2017
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‘Facebook Online Award Promo’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, you have won $5 million in the Facebook Online Award Promo because your email address was selected via a “computer random integrated system”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 24, 2017
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[HOAX] Foto Beserta Video Pesawat Tempur dan Rudal Israel Yang Diarahkan Ke Palestina dan Masjid Al-Aqsa
Fakta video tersebut pada awal video yang menampilkan 2 malaikat yang sedang terbang di langit merupakan video hoax lawas yang awal klaim malaikat di langit Brazil, video tersebut merupakan video editan.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 24, 2017
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Netflix ‘Complete a Brief Validation Process’ Phishing Scam
Yet another phishing scam email is targeting Netflix users. The fraudulent email, which features the Netflix logo and footer details, claims that the company failed to validate the information it holds on record for your account.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 23, 2017
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(HOAX) Big Data Cyber Security Indonesia sudah terpasang
Melansir dari detik.com, Kepala Pusat Informasi dan Humas Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika (Kominfo) memastikan bahwa pesan yang beredar tersebut adalah kabar bohong yang tidak jelas asal usulnya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 23, 2017
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TRUE – Circulated Warning Claims That Superheated Water In Microwave Can Explode
This story was first published on April 17, 2005
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 21, 2017
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Hoax-News Report Claims Oscar Pistorius Committed Suicide – Oscar Pistorius is NOT Dead
Yet another fake death report is circulating via social media. The report claims that South African Paralympic gold medallist and convicted murderer Oscar Pistorius has hanged himself in his prison cell. There is no truth to the claims.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 21, 2017
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PayPal ‘We Declined Your Last Transaction’ Phishing Scam Email
According to an email that purports to be from PayPal, the company has declined your last transaction for your safety. Supposedly, the transaction looked suspicious so PayPal limited your account for security reasons.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 21, 2017
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[HOAX] Pakar IT No.1 Dubai Mengatakan Chat Habieb Rizieq Shihab-FIRZA 100% Palsu (Fake)
Sebuah tautan yang seolah-olah mengarah ke sebuah artikel di Detik.com berjudul “Pakar IT No.1 Dubai Mengatakan Chat HRS-FIRZA 100% Palsu (Fake), Begini Penjelasannya…” telah banyak dibagi ulang oleh warganet di media sosial.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 20, 2017
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[EDUKASI, BERITA] Rangkuman 40 Berita Hoax Kesehatan Terbanyak
Tautannya di bawah ini; http://health.detik.com/healthypedia/40-broadcast-pesan-kesehatan-yang-ternyata-hoax/5476/lemon-lebih-hebat-dari-kemoterapi https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/502894636709743/
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 19, 2017
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Penjelasan Badan POM Terkait Pemberitaan Uji Beras yang Diduga Mengandung Bahan Kimia Menggunakan Povidone-Iodine
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Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Jul 18, 2017
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[HOAX] Judul Berita Liputan6 ‘Cerita Megawati Pertama Kali Bertemu Pendiri NU’
Orang yang sama yamgg menghujat ketua KPU Husni Kamil dan memfitnah Jokowi saat berada di Banjarmasin. Judul berita asli diambil dari liputan6dotcom dan di rubah dengan tujuan untuk mempermalukan Megawati.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 18, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Tusuk Gigi Sebarkan HIV AIDS
Dilansir dari klikdokter.com, HIV/AIDS adalah penyakit mematikan yang ditakuti semua orang. Para ahli menduga bahwa virus ini berasal dari monyet di Afrika.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 18, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Uang Rupiah Baru Bertandatangan Menteri Keuangan
Perubahan pada rupiah kertas baru tahun emisi 2014 ke atas merupakan amanat dari UU No 7 Tahun 2011 tentang Mata Uang yang disahkan Presiden SBY tertanggal 28 Juni 2011. Khususnya dalam BAB III Pasal 5 tercantum ciri umum rupiah kertas sebagai berikut: a.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 18, 2017
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Bora Bora Holiday Giveaway Facebook Scam
According to a Facebook Page called Canary Island Holidays, you can win a holiday for four people to Bora Bora by sharing a video, entering the word “Done” as a comment, and clicking a link.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 17, 2017
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Fake-News: ‘Charles Manson Granted Parole’
This story was first published on June 8, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 17, 2017
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