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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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  1. ✕Hoax

    [HOAX] Pegawai Honorer K2 Meninggal Dunia Saat Demo di Istana

    Kabar yang mengatakan ada beberapa pegawai honorer Kategori Dua (K2) yang meninggal saat melakukan demonstrasi di depan Istana Negara dengan tuntutan agar diangkat menjadi PNS, mengalami simpang siur.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 13, 2016

  2. ✕Hoax

    [HOAX] Aparat Kepolisian Sektor Mimika Baru Menganiaya Warga

    Pada 12 Ferbruari 2016, Pukul 05.40, akun Facebook ‘Victor Yeimo’ mengunggah sebuah gambar dengan deskripsi provokatif tetapi absurd, tidak ada fakta apapun terkait sebab peristiwa dari foto gambar yang diunggahnya tersebut : “Kami mungkin binatang di matamu.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 12, 2016

  3. ✕Hoax

    Surprise, Surprise! Four Headed Snake Picture is ‘Photoshopped’

    This rather compelling picture depicting a four headed, two bodied snake is currently slithering its way around the interwebs. Most people who come across the image will probably realise that the image is the result of digital manipulation via image editing…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2016

  4. ✕Hoax

    Amazon ‘Security Notice’ Phishing Scam Email

    According to this ‘security notice’ email, which purports to be from Internet giant Amazon, access to ‘certain features’ of your account have been temporarily restricted as a security measure.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2016

  5. ✕Hoax

    Bogus Posts About ISIS Attacks in Australia Link to Scam Website

    ‘News’ posts currently appearing on Facebook and other social media sites are claiming that ISIS attacks have killed and wounded people in various Australian cities and towns including Geelong, Geraldton, and Atherton.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2016

  6. ✕Hoax

    ‘Bananas Injected With HIV’ Hoax Warning

    The claims in the messages are untrue. The messages are just absurd hoaxes with no basis in fact. Sharing these nonsensical warnings will help nobody.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2016

  7. ✕Hoax

    No, Adidas is NOT Giving Free Shoes to Everyone Who Clicks a Facebook Post

    According to a post that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, Adidas is giving free shoes to everyone as a means of celebrating its birthday. The post urges you to click to get your shoes while supplies last.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2016

  8. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Cover depan majalah Tempo yang diubah!

    (REAL) https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/240688329597043/

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 9, 2016

  9. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Jepang ancam menarik investasi untuk tahun 2016?

    Hal ini bisa dipastikan jika hanyalah HOAX semata. Faktanya, ditahun tersebut semakin banyak investor dan developer Jepang yang masuk ke Indonesia. Terlebih lagi Jepang menjadi negara dengan investasi terbesar kedua setelah singapura.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 9, 2016

  10. ✓CredibleClarification

    [KLARIFIKASI] Pembangunan Jembatan Kolelet di Lebak, Banten

    Jembatan Kolelet di Lebak, Banten yang kerap dilewati oleh pelajar sebagai akses berangkat dan pulang sekolah berhasil mencuri perhatian publik.

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 9, 2016

  11. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) FOTO JALANAN DI PAPUA

    Setelah melakukan penelusuran lebih lanjut, diketahui jika foto itu menunjukkan sebuah jalan yang terdapat pada Negara Australia dengan nama Kangoro Island. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/240392999626576/

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 8, 2016

  12. ✕Hoax

    (FITNAH) Warsito dilarang melakukan Riset kanker oleh Pemerintah

    Yang sesungguhnya dilarang oleh pemerintah adalah tentang berdirinya klinik Dr. Warsito. terkait dengan riset, pemerintah mengaku tidak pernah melarang hal tersebut. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/239121623087047/

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 6, 2016

  13. ✕Hoax

    ‘BP Fuel Card e-Bill’ Excel Macro Malware Email

    This email purports to be from a fuel card provider and claims to contain an e-bill for a BP fuel card in an attached Microsoft Excel file.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 5, 2016

  14. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) Mie Instan tidak bernutrisi Dan bahayanya MSG?

    Berita diatas tentu tidak benar adanya. Melansir dari salah satu media, Kepala Badan Pengawas Obat dan Makanan (BPOM) Roy Alexander Sparringa menegaskan semua bahan makanan yang telah lulus uji BPOM adalah makanan yang aman untuk dikonsumsi, tidak terkecuali…

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 4, 2016

  15. ✕Hoax

    (HOAX) KOD Babi pada makanan?

    Sehubungan dengan banyaknya pertanyaan mengenai kandungan E471, maka dapat disampaikan bahwa kode E merupakan kode yang dikeluarkan oleh Uni Eropa (European Union) untuk bahan tambahan makanan (pewarna, pengawet, pengental, penstabil, dsb).

    TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 4, 2016

  16. ✕Hoax

    Wegmans Grocery Coupon Scam Hitting Facebook

    Facebook scammers are currently targeting US based supermarket chain Wegmans. A circulating scam post claims that you can click to receive a $200 Wegmans grocery coupon.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2016

  17. ✕Hoax

    Coca Cola 24 Pack Giveaway Facebook Scam

    According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Coca Cola is giving EVERYONE who participates a free 24 pack of Coke.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2016

  18. ✓CredibleVerified

    TRUE – Apple Recalls Power Adapters

    A number of warning messages are currently circulating that claim that Apple has recalled a range of its device power adapters due to a potential risk of electric shock. The claims in the warnings are true. Apple has indeed issued a recall.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2016

  19. ✕Hoax

    Circulating ‘Gate of Heaven’ Image is Digital Artwork Not a Photo Taken From Hubble

    A rather compelling star scene image that is circulating via social media and the blogosphere has been dubbed by some as the ‘Gate of Heaven’. Others claim that the image depicts ‘cosmic ice sculptures’ in the Carina Nebula.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2016

  20. ✕Hoax

    ‘Due to the Rate of Phishing’ Security Update Email is Itself a Phishing Scam

    In a rather ironic twist, this phishing scam message uses the threat of phishing as a cover story designed to trick people into divulging their email account login details.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2016

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