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  1. ✕Hoax

    [HOAX] PANGLIMA TNI AKAN DIGANTI

    Presiden tidak berencana mengganti Panglima TNI. Ini adalah upaya adu domba, dan presiden meminta Kapolri mengusut penyebar haox ini. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/371313539867854/

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 9, 2016

  2. ✕Hoax

    Whole Foods Market “Free $275 Grocery Coupon”; Facebook Scam

    The post is not associated with Whole Foods Market in any way. And, the claim that Whole Foods is giving everyone free $275 coupons is a lie designed to trick people into clicking. Those who do participate will win nothing whatsoever.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 8, 2016

  3. ✕Hoax

    Fake ATO “Online Activity Statement”; Email Links to Malware

    The email is not from the ATO and it is not a legitimate activity statement notification. Clicking the link downloads a.zip file that harbours a malicious JavaScript file.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 8, 2016

  4. ✕Hoax

    [HOAX] PM Cina Peringatkan Indonesia, Jika Tragedi 98 Terulang, Cina akan Kirim Pasukan ke Indonesia

    Kemlu RI sudah mengkonfirmasi baik melalui Kedubes RRT maupun Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia in Beijing bahwa ini berita bohong. PM Tiongkok tidak pernah membuat pernyataan spt itu.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 8, 2016

  5. ✕Hoax

    “52 Camper Car Giveaway”; Scam Hitting Facebook

    The claims in the post are lies. No amount of liking and sharing will give you the chance to win one of the pictured vehicles. No camper cars are being given away.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 7, 2016

  6. ✕Hoax

    Beyonce is NOT Dead – Fake-News Beyonce Death Post Open Scam Websites

    Beyonce is not dead nor has she attempted suicide. The post is a callous and morally reprehensible attempt to trick people into visiting websites that in turn link to malware, survey scams, and decidedly dodgy “get rich” promotions.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 7, 2016

  7. ✓CredibleClarification

    (KLARIFIKASI) Pelaku Penjarahan Mini Market di Luar Batang, Penjaringan, Jakarta Utara Bukan Peserta Aksi 411

    Polisi Republik Indonesia (Polri) melakukan klarifikasi atas berkembangnya isu mengenai peserta aksi 411 melakukan penjarahan mini market di Luar Batang, Jakarta Utara.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 7, 2016

  8. !MisleadingDisinformation

    (Campuran; Disinformasi, Hasut, & Fakta) 20 Dosa Ahok Kepada Umat Muslim

    Klaim yang beredar tersebut merupakan sekumpulan isu mengenai Gubernur DKI Jakarta, Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Pembahasan dilakukan satu-persatu dengan mempertimbangkan ada beberapa klaim yang sama. Untuk klaim yang sama, pembahasannya akan dijadikan satu.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 7, 2016

  9. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Foto Pelaku Penjarahan Mini Market Pada 4 November 2016 Selepas Aksi 411

    Beredar gambar di media sosial Facebook mengenai sekelompok orang Tionghoa yang tertangkap atas suatu kejadian. Klaim atas foto tersebut ialah mereka merupakan pelaku penjarahan beberapa mini market saat aksi 411 atau Aksi Umat Islam 4 November 2016.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 7, 2016

  10. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX+HASUT) Peluru Gas Airmata Diujicobakan Kepada Peserta Aksi 4 November 2016

    Postingan mengklaim bahwa saat aksi 4 November 2016 polisi menembakkan amunisi gas air mata yang ternyata keluaran baru dari Perancis. Selain itu, klaim itu pun menyatakan bahwa peserta aksi 4 November 2016 dijadikan target ujicoba peluru tersebut.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 7, 2016

  11. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Kominfo Menginisiasi System Big Data Cyber Security (BDCS)

    Akun media sosial yang mengatasnamakan Kementerian Komunikasi dan Informatika Republik Indonesia (Kominfo) bukanlah akun resmi Kominfo. Sebab, Kominfo telah mengeluarkan siaran pers mengenai kabar yang diangkat dalam akun palsu tersebut.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 7, 2016

  12. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX+HASUT) Tuduhan Azam Kepada Guntur

    Status dari Azzam Mujahid Izzulhaq tersebut merupakan komentarnya atas terjadinya kericuhan di akhir aksi 411 pada tanggal 4 November 2016. Tuduhannya itu ditujukan kepada salah satu kamerawan Kompas TV, Muhammad Guntur.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 7, 2016

  13. ✕Hoax

    Bank Of America ‘General Account Update’ Phishing Scam

    The email is not from Bank of America. In fact, the message is a phishing scam designed to steal bank login details and other personal information from Bank of America customers.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 6, 2016

  14. ✕Hoax

    Breaking Bad Season 6 Claim is a Hoax

    The rumours and reports are untrue. There will be no Breaking Bad Season 6 and Walter White is still dead. The original version of the hoax story was published back in 2014 via the notorious fake-news website National Report.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 6, 2016

  15. ✕Hoax

    Bank of America “Access Suspended”; Phishing Scam Email

    The email is not from the Bank of America. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your account login details, your credit card numbers, and other identifying personal information.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 6, 2016

  16. ✕Hoax

    “Free $275 Aldi Grocery Coupon”; Facebook Scam

    The message is fraudulent and it is not associated with Aldi in any way. And, those who choose to participate by clicking the post will not receive an Aldi coupon or any other prize.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 5, 2016

  17. ✕Hoax

    iTunes “Your Account is on Hold”; Phishing Scam

    The email is not from Apple and the claim that you need to renew your iTunes subscription is untrue. The email is a phishing scam designed to steal your Apple ID login credentials, your credit card numbers, and other sensitive personal information.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 5, 2016

  18. ✕Hoax

    [HOAX] Penembak Jitu Terlihat di atas Gedung Indosat Bunderan HI

    Foto yang memperlihatkan seorang sniper alias penembak jitu di atas gedung Indosat, Bunderan HI, Jakarta Pusat, beredar di media sosial. Faktanya, foto tersebut merupakan hasil editan.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 5, 2016

  19. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Video Peserta Aksi 411 Merusak Toko

    Sebuah video yang memperlihatkan beberapa orang menggunakan baju putih dan seragam berlabel FPI merusak sebuah pertokoan. Rekaman itu mengambil angle dari dalam toko sehingga mempertontonkan tindakan vandalisme yang dilakukan para oknum berbaju putih…

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 5, 2016

  20. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Presiden Mengundang Pelaku Pembakaran Masjid Tolikara

    Akun Fahmi Salim dan Endy Muhardin memposting isu Presiden Joko Widodo mengundang pelaku pembakaran masjid di Tolikara dengan menyertakan sebuah gambar meme.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 5, 2016

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