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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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Making Popcorn With Cell Phones
False- Videos are part of an advertising campaign for Bluetooth headsets Several YouTube videos that appear to show a “party trick” in which popcorn is made by placing pieces of dried corn between three or four active cell phones are currently attracting many…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Nokia 3310 Giveaway Like Farming Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent and has no connection to Nokia. Those who participate have no chance whatsoever of winning anything. There are no prizes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 26, 2017
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HOAX: Alm. KH. Hasyim Muzadi Adzan Subuh Sebelum Wafat
Beredar di media sosial video yang diklaim sebagai video alm. KH. Hasyim Muzadi yang adzan subuh sebelum beliau wafat yang diambil dari CCTV rumah sakit.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 25, 2017
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HOAX: Indonesia Siaga 1 Setelah Pilkada, Tentara Cina Komunis Akan Makar
Sebuah akun Facebook dengan nama ‘Wisya Apriani Glautama’ memposting sebuah status hoax ke grup Facebook ‘Prabowo For NKRI’ sebagai berikut: ‘Semalam beberapa teman ayah saya dari anggota Kostrad TNI ada menyambangi rumah kediaman ayah saya yang juga anggota…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 25, 2017
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Makan Mie dan Coklat Bikin Gak Sehat
Makan Mie+Coklat bikin nggak sehat? Klarifikasi dulu informasi-informasi yang ada ya Healthies 😊 #BeritakanYangBenar #AntiHoaxKesehatan . .
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Mar 24, 2017
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[HOAX] MARAK PENCULIKAN ANAK KECIL DENGAN PELAKU SADIS DAN KEJI
Kejadian ini terjadi di India tepatnya di kota Delhi yang merupakan ibukota Dr India. Insiden ini terjadi pada saat hari kemerdekaan India tahun 2016 dimana sedang diadakan festival utk merayakan hari kemerdekaan dan salah satunya adalah layang-layang.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 24, 2017
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[HOAX] BAHAYA OBAT BIUS UNTUK WANITA PROGESTEREX
Progesterex adalah obat fiktif yang menjadi berita bohong yang beredar di internet dengan isu bisa menyebabkan sterilisasi dan digunakan untuk memperkosa. Hoax ini mulai beredar sekitar tahun 1999 melalui media surat elektronik.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 22, 2017
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German Truck Art
False – These are digitally altered images, although some designs were later created in real life
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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Burned Cigars Insurance Claim Hoax
False. The story does not describe a real case. In fact, the story is an urban legend and variants of it have circulated since the 1960’s.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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Mysterious Carved Tree Hoax
The claims in the message are untrue. The “tree” in the photographs is completely artificial. The tree is, in fact, the famous “Tree of Life”, an icon of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, a theme park located in Florida, USA.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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Human Parts Factory Hoax
Email claims that attached images show a “human parts processing factory” in Russia where human organs are harvested for transplants. Subject: FW: Human parts processing factory ( like sardines ) (WARNING: content of this article may be too graphical!)
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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Miley Cyrus Death Hoax
Online reports and rumours claim that teen singer and TV star Miley Cyrus was killed in a car accident. Actress Miley Cyrus Died in Terrible Car Accident Teen star of the hit Disney television series “Hannah Montana” Miley Cyrus appears to have died in a…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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Barack Obama in Afghanistan Protest Email
Email from a US soldier stationed in Afghanistan claims that Senator Barack Obama snubbed troops during a recent visit to the region.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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American Airlines Loyalty Program Phishing Scam
This email, purportedly from US based airline American Airlines, promises the recipient $50 in return for logging on to a website and filling out a short customer survey.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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Internet Access Suspended Malware Email
This email “warning” is one in a series of messages that attempt to fool Internet users into installing malware on their computers. In this version, the message claims that the recipient’s Internet access will be suspended if he or she does not stop “the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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Poverty Reduction And Eradication Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, the recipient is one of the “chosen beneficiaries” for the Poverty Reduction And Eradication program, an initiative organized by the United Nations Compensation Department.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 21, 2017
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(FITNAH+HASUT) Anies Menuduh Ahok Menyabotase Lift
Pemberitaan tersebut merupakan berita palsu. Sebab, Anies Baswedan, Calon Gubernur DKI Jakarta, tidak pernah mengeluarkan pernyataan atau tuduhan kepada Basuki Tjahaja Purnama, Calon Gubernur Petahana, ingin membunuhnya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 21, 2017
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(EDUKASI) Hoax Penculikan Anak Memakan Korban
Mengedepankan kewaspadaan itu penting. Apalagi, terkait keamanan anak. Namun, kiranya dalam mengajak masyarakat untuk meningkatkan kewaspadaan tidak menggunakan hoax dan provokasi. Hal itu tentunya akan merugikan diri sendiri dan orang lain.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 21, 2017
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News From Japan – Update on Banking Crisis (Joke)
This story was first published on 17th October 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 20, 2017
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Home in A Garbage Truck
Photographs are genuine but vehicle is not actually a converted garbage truck
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 20, 2017
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