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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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(FITNAH): Masjid Raya DKI bersimbol Bintang David, Yahudi
Masjid Raya pertama milik Pemerintah Provinsi DKI Jakarta rencananya akan diresmikan Presiden Joko Widodo pada Minggu (16/4/2017). Masjid dengan luas 2,4 hektare dengan luas kawasan 17 hektare ini sudah rampung dikerjakan pada akhir Maret lalu, dan sudah…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 14, 2017
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Run A Website? Don’t Get Caught by ‘Domain Registration SEO’ Spam Emails
If you own and manage websites and domain names, then you’ve likely received spam messages like this. Subject: [Your domain} expiration You have 1 domain name seo registration service pending.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 13, 2017
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[HOAX] Nomor Telepon Luar Negeri Diklaim Mampu Menyalin Seluruh Data Kontak Hp, Kartu Kredit dan Rekening Bank
Ini klaim yang sama sekali tidak benar karena model scam seperti ini sebetulnya cuma memanfaatkan rasa penasaran atau kekuatiran seseorang yang ditelepon untuk menelepon balik sehingga secara tidak sadar orang tersebut akan dikenakan biaya panggilan…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 13, 2017
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(HOAX): Wakil Bupati Ciamis Dukung Ahok ke Jakarta dan Gunakan Kaos Berlogo Palu Arit
Beredar postingan yang memuat foto seorang pria yang memakai baju kaos hitam dengan lambang palu arit disertai caption sebagai berikut : “Wakil Bupati Ciamis blusukan di Jakarta Selatan utk menagkan Ahok, Wakil bupati ciamis pake baju PKI” (FAKTANYA): Setelah…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 13, 2017
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(HOAX): Majalah Al Islam Palsu “Wujudkan Jakarta Bersyariah”
Gambar Cover Majalah Al Islam Yang Menampilkan Wajah Anies Baswedan Beredar foto-foto buletin Al-Islam (HTI) tentang jakarta bersyariah dimana di dalam buletin tersebut berisikan gambar-gambar beserta penjelasan tentang apa yang boleh dan tidak boleh…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 13, 2017
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Fake-News ‘Alligator Rape’ Story Uses Picture of Real Zoo Keeper
According to a post that is currently circulating via social media, a zookeeper at Naples Zoo was killed while attempting to rape an alligator.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 12, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Anies Kalah, Muslim Marah, Siap Revolusi
Setelah ditelusuri melalui mesin pencarian, spanduk yang bertuliskan “Anies Kalah, Muslim Marah, Siap Revolusi” tidak benar adanya. Meme yang sudah tersebar di media sosial itu sesungguhnya bersal dari spanduk ajakan dukungan bagi kaum syiah untuk mendukung…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 12, 2017
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‘Satanic Agents Looking for Blood ‘ WhatsApp Warning Hoax
The claims in the supposed warning are fanciful nonsense. Nobody in Khomas or anywhere else in the world has died just from receiving a phone call or text message.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 11, 2017
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HOAX – 'Send Message to 10 Contacts to Activate WhatsApp with 'F' Logo'
This story was first published on September 12, 2014 According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp, your account will be deleted if you do not share the same message with at least 10 contacts.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 11, 2017
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[HOAX] Masjid Raya Daan Mogot atau KH. Hasyim Asy’ari Berbentuk Salib
Kepala Dinas Perumahan dan Kawasan Permukiman DKI Jakarta, Arifin, Jumat (14/4), sang arsitek merancang masjid itu berkonsep keterbukaan, keragaman dan kebersamaan. “Enggak ada hubungannya (dengan lambang salib) itu.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 11, 2017
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[HOAX] Membuang Tisu Bekas di Wadah Makan atau Minum di Singapur Dikenakan Denda
Sudah ada klarifikasi dari National Environmental Agency yg bertanggung jawab utk masalah lingkungan hidup dan kesehatan masyarakat bahwa hal tersebut adalah hoax: SINGAPORE – There are many who would contend that Singapore is truly a “fine” nation, but the…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 11, 2017
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Hoax-Slayer’s Current Top Five Silliest Hoaxes
A Few of The More Ridiculous Internet Hoaxes Currently Circulating Some hoaxes might seem reasonably credible, at least at first glance. But, others are just plain silly and it’s hard to understand how they can possibly continue to circulate for so long.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 10, 2017
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Facebook Scam – ‘Unsellable’ Roulotte RV Giveaway
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Vehicles Fans”, you can go in the draw to win one of thirty Roulotte RVs just by liking, sharing, and commenting. “Roulotte” is a French word that means “caravan”. Affiliate Promotion I love my FitBit!
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 10, 2017
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Elephant Encounter Story – Not the Same Elephant
This story was first published on December 1, 2010
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 10, 2017
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[MISINFORMASI] Pabrik Semen Rembang Diyakini Tak Ganggu Produksi Air Tanah
Surono menyatakan bahwa dia tidak pernah diwawancara demikian, melalui komentar di situs Warta Ekonomi dan juga lewat akun FBnya. “Mohon maaf saya tdk pernah diwwcr di media ini. Salam, Mbah Rono”
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 9, 2017
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[HOAX] Soda Kue Dicampur Madu Dapat Menyembuhkan Kanker
Tubuh kita tingkat pH nya berbeda-beda. Tergantung pada fungsinya. Darah kita bersifat basa, namun lambung kita sangat asam (pH 1,5). Sehingga, makanan apapun yang kita makan, setinggi apapun kadar basa nya, akan menjadi bersifat asam.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 9, 2017
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Watch Out For This Fake ANZ Bank “Account Restricted”; Email
If you bank with ANZ, keep an eye out for this fraudulent security notification message, which is currently being distributed via email. The message claims that, during recent security checks, ANZ was unable to verify your account information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 7, 2017
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Aldi Version of Perfume Car Park Robberies Myth Now Circulating
An urban legend that warns of car park criminals in parking areas using ether disguised as perfume to debilitate and rob victims has circulated in various forms since at least the turn of the century.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 7, 2017
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[HOAX] Jual Beli Properti Harus Tercatat dalam SPT Pemilik atau Telah Dilaporkan dalam Tax Amnesty
Sehubungan dengan beredarnya informasi melalui layanan pesan instan (instant messenger) yang menyatakan bahwa jual beli properti seperti rumah, toko, atau tanah harus melalui validasi pajak apakah asset tersebut tercantum pada Surat Pemberitahuan (SPT)…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 7, 2017
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Apple Customers Being Targeted in “iCloud Mail”; Phishing Scam
Apple customers are being targeted in yet another phishing scam. Bogus “Welcome to iCloud” scam emails are currently hitting inboxes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 6, 2017
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