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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.
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[HOAX] Temuan Kecurangan Penghitungan Suara di TPS 31 Menteng, Suara Anies-Sandi Melonjak 1000%
Data yang masuk ke kpu sesuai formulir. Pasangan nomer 2 mendapatkan suara sebesar 268 dan pasangan nomer 3 mendapatkan suara 88, tidak ada peningkatan.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 20, 2017
- !MisleadingDisinformation
[DISINFORMASI] Ketika Anies-Sandi Menang Dengan Kekuatan Kaum Radikal Indonesia
Akun twitter BBC Indonesia pada hari ini, tanggal 20 April 2017, pukul 14:02 WIB mencuitkan sebuah berita dengan judul: “Ketika Anies-Sandi menang dengan kekuatan kaum radikal Indonesia” Kesimpulan: Penggantian kata “islamis” di situs resminya menjadi “kaum…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 20, 2017
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No, a Circulating X-Ray Image Does NOT Show a Live Cockroach in a Human Chest
At first glance, this image, which is currently circulating the Interwebs via social media, might make you do a double-take. It appears to show a very large cockroach right inside a person’s chest, captured via x-ray.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 19, 2017
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How to Recognize Facebook Prize and Giveaway Scams
Most of us who use Facebook will have seen posts claiming that we can win prizes or get free products or services. A great many of these are scams designed to accumulate likes and shares and – in many cases – trick us into divulging our personal information…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 19, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Ujaran Kebencian Untuk Etnis China Yang Mengatasnamakan Sultan Hamengkubuwono X
Media sosial kembali ramai dengan pemberitaan atau informasi yang kejelasannya masih diragukan. Pemberitaan atau informasi tersebut mencatut nama Sri Sultan Hamengku Buwono X yang ramai di Twitter.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 19, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Jokowi Bersama Ahok Bagikan Amplop Berisi Uang dan Beras Untuk Warga Cilincing
Beredar foto pada postingan di akun facebook Amalia Vanny yang menunjukkan Presiden Joko Widodo sedang membagikan kertas putih dengan caption “Jokowi ikutan bagi-bagi sembako & amplop bersama ahok di Cilincing”.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 19, 2017
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Great News! – ‘Svetlana’ Wants To Change My Life Forever
Yesterday, I received an email with the rather jarring greeting “Hello foreigner”. The email claims to be from Svetlana, an “elegant and educated girl” who works as a doctor in Moscow.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 18, 2017
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Scam Callers Threaten Internet Disconnection
This story was first published on August 29, 2014 People continue to receive phone calls claiming to be from the technical department of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Telstra.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 18, 2017
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[KLARIFIKASI] Disneyland Akan Dibangun di Boyolali Jawa Tengah
Beredar berita yang memuat pernyataan Bupati Boyolali, Seno Samudro tentang adanya rencana pembangunan Disneyland di Boyolali, Jawa Tengah.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 17, 2017
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(HOAX): Beredar Surat Peresmian Masjid Raya Jakarta
Beredar surat yang ditandatangani oleh Gubernur DKI Jakarta, Basuki Tjahja Purnama (Ahok). Dalam surat tersebut tertera bagi warga yang datang di acara peresmian hari ini (16/4) akan diberi bantuan langsung.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 17, 2017
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TRUE – Target Recalls Potentially Hazardous Easter Egg and Dino Toys
Warnings about potentially dangerous Easter egg toys are currently circulating online. The warnings are valid and parents should take them seriously.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 16, 2017
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Scam Emails Claim That Someone Just Sent You $3,182.00 With PayPal
Apparently, Kathryn just sent me $3,182.00 USD via PayPal. So did Flor. And Andromeda, Betty, and Mea. Not to mention Augustina, Linda, and Shawna. And Dave, of course!
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 16, 2017
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Veronica John Garang ‘Mutual Investment Request’ Scam Email
According to this email, the wife of the late Sudanese politician and leader John Garang needs your help to transfer and process the sum of $22 million. And, “Veronica” is willing to give you 20% of this fund in exchange for your help.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 16, 2017
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(HOAX): Editan Poster Acara Jakgram Yang menunjukan 3 Jari
Panggung politik guna menentukan orang nomor 1 di DKI Jakarta kian memanas. Bukan hanya dari sekedar meme-meme yang bertebaran di media sosial, tetapi juga banyak hoax yang menjadi santapan sehari-hari di jagat internet.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 16, 2017
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Mobile Phone Misinformation – XALAN and #90 Hoax
This report was first published in November 2005. A would-be warning, which has been circulating since at least 2005, claims that scammers are hijacking mobile phones by tricking users into pressing a specific combination of digits.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 15, 2017
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Rockstar Energy Drink Car Decal Wrapping Money Laundering Scam
This story was first published on December 19, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 15, 2017
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(HOAX/HASUT): Beredar Meme Perempuan Korea Dibunuh Oleh Aktivis Cina
Beredar meme dgn menggunakan wajah seorang perempuan korea bernama Kim Bok Dong yg isi pesannya mengandung unsur rasisme. Disebutkan pula bahwa dia telah dibunuh oleh aktifis China.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 15, 2017
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cPanel ‘Account Verification’ Phishing Scam
Most website owners and managers will be familiar with the web hosting control system cPanel. cPanel allows users to quickly and easily manage all aspects of their websites via an easy-to-use graphical interface.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 14, 2017
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Yet Another Tesco ‘Free Voucher’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, retailer Tesco is giving away a free £100 voucher to everyone. The post urges you to click to get your free vouchers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 14, 2017
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(DISINFORMASI): Kapolda DKI Sebut Penyebab Penyerangan Novel Baswedan Karena Bisnis Hijab Online Sang Istri
Beredar Judul-judul berita di portal media online yang menyebutkan bahwa Kapolda DKI Inspektur Jenderal Mochamad Iriawan menyimpulkan bahwa motif penyiraman air keras terhadap Novel Baswedan adalah karena faktor bisnis hijab online sang istri.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 14, 2017
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