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The Freebie Trends Facebook Page is Yet Another Scam
Want to win a bright pink Jeep Wrangler? Or a Samsung Smart TV? Or an Alterra 500 Arctic Cat, perhaps? According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Freebie Trends”, you can get a chance to win these and many other expensive prizes just by liking, sharing,…
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 3, 2017
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[HOAX] Mahfud MD : “khawatir angket KPK berujung pada pemakzulan Jokowi”
Melalui akun twitter pribadinya, Mahfud MD Langsung membantah kabar tersebut dan mengatakan jika berita tersebut adalah HOAX.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 3, 2017
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Fake ‘Error Alert’ Email Tries to Steal Your Yahoo Account Login Details
This email, which claims to be from the “Profile Team” at Yahoo, warns that your account will soon be deleted due to an error detected in your mailbox. But, claims the message, you can avoid this account closure by clicking a debug error link.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 2, 2017
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[HOAX] MOTOR TERBAKAR KARENA HP DIDALAM JOK
Polisi menegaskan broadcast berisi kabar motor terbakar di Purwosari gara-gara HP berdering di bawah jok adalah tidak benar alias hoax. http://www.harianjogja.com/…/broadcast-motor-terbakar-di-pu…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 2, 2017
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[HOAX] Foto Fadli Zon Dengan Alm Suhardi
Foto tersebut diambil pada tahun 2014 saat musim pilpres, bahkan ketum Gerindra Suhardi saat itu sudah meninggal dunia di tahun yg sama https://www.merdeka.com/…/dukung-prabowo-ratusan-buruh-long… http://nasional.kompas.com/…/Ketua.Umum.Gerindra.Suhardi.Me…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 2, 2017
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Disney Still A Favourite Target for Facebook Scammers
Image Credit: ©nicescene/Depositphotos.com Perhaps because it is such a high-profile entity and is known all around the world, Disney tends to be a favourite target for Facebook scammers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 1, 2017
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(HOAX) Suku Baduy Menuntut Ahok Dipenjara 5 Tahun
Foto yang diposting akun Ekka Pujie bukanlah unjuk rasa mengenai tuntutan penjara kepada Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Foto tersebut aslinya adalah tradisi yang bernama “Seba Baduy”. Tradisi tersebut berasal dari Banten dan dilangsungkan setahun sekali.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 1, 2017
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‘Last Warning Before We Block Your Westpac Account’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Australian bank Westpac, a review has identified an issue regarding the safe use of your account. It claims that your account has been restricted as a precaution.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 30, 2017
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Beware the ‘My Profile Stalkers’ Facebook Scam
A post currently appearing on Facebook claims that you can check who your profile stalkers are by clicking a link. The message features a list of people that have supposedly been stalking the person who posted it along with the number of times they have…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 30, 2017
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(HOAX) Lucky Florist Rugi Karena Pesanan Bunga Untuk Ahok-Djarot
Postingan tersebut menggunakan nama CNN Indonesia. Namun, ada kejanggalan pada alamat url-nya. yakni CNN (spasi) Indonesia.com. Padahal, alamat url CNN Indonesia yang benar adalah www.cnnindonesia.com.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 30, 2017
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(HOAX) Foto Tangkapan Layar Berita Munarman Dengan Narasi Provokatif
Penelusuran asal foto tersebut dilakukan oleh tim Indonesian Hoaxes. Berdasarkan penelusuran, dengan memasukkan keyword “Munarman FPI Tempo” di mesin pencari, Google, tim Indonesian Hoaxes tidak menemukan adanya berita dengan judul seperti pada narasi 2.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 29, 2017
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Penjelasan BPOM RI tentang Isu Keamanan Pangan Produk Rekayasa Genetik
Prinsip bioteknologi sendiri telah digunakan sejak lama oleh manusia untuk kelangsungan hidupnya.Contoh pemanfaatan bioteknologi tradisional adalah persilangan tanaman secara konvensional, pembuatantempe, cuka, kecap dan roti.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Apr 28, 2017
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No, Kevin M James the ‘Owner of Mercedes’, is not Giving Away Cars on Facebook
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, the owner of Mercedes, identified as one “Kevin M. James”, is giving away two of the luxury vehicles on May 1, 2017.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 28, 2017
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No, Energy Drinks Do NOT Contain Bull Sperm
This story was first published on March 19, 2014.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 28, 2017
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(HOAX) Jusuf Kalla Minta Jangan Beri Bunga Kepada Anies Sandi
Postingan itu seolah-olah membuat narasi dalam foto adalah pernyataan langsung Jusuf Kalla, Wakil Presiden Republik Indonesia. Selain itu, narasi dari Ade Armando memiliki isi tuduhan terhadap Jusuf Kalla.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 28, 2017
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(HOAX) PT DI Dijual Ke China
Isu mengenai PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) dijual sudah dapat dipastikan tidak benar. Sebab, PT DI termasuk industri strategis yang diatur oleh Undang-Undang No 16 Tahun 2012 dimana kepemilikannya sepenuhnya dikuasi oleh negara dan dilarang dijual kepada…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 28, 2017
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(DISINFORMASI) Tidak Ada Organisasi Asosiasi Pengusaha Indonesia Taiwan (APIT)
Setelah melakukan penelusuran, didapati memang ada Asosiasi Pengusaha Indonesia Taiwan (APIT). Hal itu diketahui melalui adanya respon dari akun Ana Sanchong yang langsung melakukan klarifikasi. Berikut klarifikasi tersebut: […]Ini harus diluruskan..
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 28, 2017
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(HOAX) Ahok Diminta Menjadi Walikota Berlin
Isi dari pemberitaan ketiga portal tersebut tidak ditemukan sumbernya. Bahkan, dilacak di media terpercaya tanah air ataupun portal milik Kedutaan Besar Jerman untuk Indonesia tidak ditemukan pernyataan dari Pemerintah Jerman ingin menaturalisasi Ahok sebagai…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 27, 2017
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‘Did You get Your Refund’ Emails Open Binary Options Scam Website
According to this email, I’ve been sent a refund of $231.45. The email suggests that I click a link to review the transaction online. The “transaction number” listed in the email implies that the alleged refund is related to an Amazon transaction.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 26, 2017
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Beware of “Anniversary Giveaway”; Facebook Voucher and Coupon Scams
Have you seen a Facebook post claiming that a particular store is giving EVERYONE a free voucher or coupon to celebrate its anniversary? Hundreds of these giveaways have flooded Facebook over the last year or so.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 26, 2017
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