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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. ✓CredibleClarification

    [KLARIFIKASI] Isu Peretasan Sub Domain Divisi Humas Polri RI

    Kepolisian Republik Indonesia (Polri) menanggapi isu peretasan subdomain Divisi Hubungan Masyakarat (Humas) http://humas.polri.go.id/. Kelompok peretas yang menamakan diri sebagai “Army Anons”, mengklaim telah berhasil melumpuhkan website tersebut.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 23, 2017

  2. ✕Hoax

    Barclays ‘New Secure Document’ Phishing Scam

    Customers of UK bank Barclays should watch for a scam email that claims that they have new secure documents in their Cloud It. The fraudulent email urges recipients to click a login link to view these “important” documents.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 22, 2017

  3. ✕Hoax

    Hoax – Picture of ‘World’s Largest Tortoise’

    This story was first published on May 4, 2012

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 22, 2017

  4. ✕Hoax

    Rebirth Of The Eagle ‘Motivational’ Message is Fiction, Not Fact

    This story was first published on January 28, 2009

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 22, 2017

  5. ✕Hoax

    (FITNAH): Kemendagri Cabut Perda Minuman Keras

    Lagi-lagi nama Azzam Mujahid Izzulhaq kembali mencuat, setelah pernyataannya yang menyebutkan bahwa pemerintah melaui Kementerian Dalam Negeri mencabut Peraturan Daerah mengenai Peredaran Minuman Keras. “Kegeraman sudah memuncak.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 21, 2017

  6. !MisleadingDisinformation

    (DISINFORMASI): Polemik IP address server baladacintarizieq.com

    Nama domain baladacintarizieq.com sudah sejak dulu diminta diblokir oleh pemerintah. Jika Anda awam, ketahuilah bahwa mayoritas penyedia layanan internet di Indonesia melakukan intersepsi terhadap permintaan resolve domain name ke mesin DNS mereka sendiri…

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 20, 2017

  7. ✕Hoax

    Kabar Percakapan Whatsapp Kapolri Diretas

    Mitra humas. Be Smart Netizen Jika memang informasi tersebut bersifat HOAX dan tidak disertai bukti yang ada lebih baik jangan disebarluaskan karena akan berdampak pada diri anda sendiri. Semoga bermanfaat . . . .

    Stophoax.id · Indonesian · May 19, 2017

  8. ✕Hoax

    Free Sharpie Marker Set Facebook Scam

    According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can click to get a 24 piece Sharpie marker set for free. Here’s what the post looks like Post is Fraudulent — No prizes and No Winners However, the post is not giving away Sharpie sets…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2017

  9. ✕Hoax

    I.T. Support ‘Mail Server Upgrade’ Phishing Scam

    Yet another email account phishing scam is hitting inboxes. The email, which claims to be from I.T. Support, masquerades as a notification about upgrading to a new mail server.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2017

  10. ✕Hoax

    Imitinef Mercilet – Misleading Free Blood Cancer Medicine Advice Message

    This story was first published on July 29, 2010

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 19, 2017

  11. ✓CredibleVerified

    (EDUKASI): Momentum Kebangkitan Nasional

    Dalam menghadapi perkembangan teknologi, Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika menekankan pentingnya pelatihan dan sertifikasi angkatan kerja muda, fasilitasi lapangan kerja dan peningkatan keterampilan tenaga kerja di bidang teknologi informasi dan…

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 19, 2017

  12. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX): Red Notice Interpol Untuk Penangkapan Rizieq Shihab

    Beredar Screen shoot dengan penjelasan jika Muhammad Rezieq Shihab telah mendapatkan red notice dari Interpol maka akan segera dilakukan penangkapan, seperti yang ada pada gambar dibawah ini : Menurut Kepala Divisi Humas Polri Irjen Setyo Wasisto mengaku…

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 19, 2017

  13. ✕Hoax

    ‘Rolex is Giving Away Free Watch’ Facebook Survey Scam

    Yet another fake giveaway post is hitting Facebook. This version claims that Rolex is giving away a free watch to “everyone” on its 118th birthday.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017

  14. ✕Hoax

    PayPal ‘ Multiple Unsuccessful Login Attempts’ Phishing Scam Email

    According to this email, which claims to be from PayPal, access to your account has been limited due to multiple unsuccessful login attempts from a foreign IP address.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017

  15. ✕Hoax

    ‘Tangerine Limited Usage’ Phishing Scam Email

    According to an email that purports to be from the Canadian bank Tangerine, customers are required to verify their online accounts because the bank is conducting maintenance services on its databases.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017

  16. ✕Hoax

    Tick Removal Advice – Liquid Soap Technique

    While some commentators suggest that the tick removal method described is effective, it is not recommended by health authorities. Experts consider the application of substances such as soap or petroleum jelly as slower and less effective than manual methods…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 18, 2017

  17. !MisleadingDisinformation

    (MISINFORMASI): BIN Keluarkan Surat Edaran Larang Bercelana Cingkrang dan Berjenggot Bagi Karyawannya

    Sekretaris Utama Badan Intelijen Negara Zaelani menyatakan tak pernah meneken atau menerbitkan surat edaran interal terkait larangan berjenggot dan bercelana cingkrang. Ia berkata, surat edaran yang beredar di media sosial itu tidak benar.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 18, 2017

  18. ✕Hoax

    What is the Difference Between Phishing and Malware Scams?

    Question from reader: I know that many people get scammed by phishing and malware. But what are the differences between these two scam types. Or are they essentially the same thing?

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2017

  19. ✕Hoax

    Phishing Scam – ‘Upgrade Your Bigpond Account’

    The email is not from Bigpond or Telstra. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your Bigpond account details. The hijacked account will be used to run further spam and scam campaigns in your name and steal your personal information.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2017

  20. ✕Hoax

    No, Monica Lewinsky’s Son’s Body Has NOT Been Found in Central Park – Fake-News

    The claims are untrue. There are no credible records that indicate that Monica Lewinsky has a son called David and no child of hers has been discovered dead in Central Park.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2017

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