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iPhone X Giveaway Facebook Scam
A Facebook Page called “iPhone X” is supposedly giving away 50 iPhone X phones to users who like, share, and comment with their desired phone colour.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 9, 2017
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‘PayPal Account Closed for Security Reasons’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which appears to come from PayPal, your account has been closed for security reasons. Supposedly, PayPal locked the account because someone recently tried to log in from an unfamiliar location.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 9, 2017
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'Little Dead Girl Clarissa' Warning – Nasty and Violent Internet Chain Letter
This story was first published on October 5, 2012 According to this nasty Internet chain letter, which has circulated in various forms for many years, recipients who do not properly read the message and subsequently pass it on to at least ten other people…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 9, 2017
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‘United Nations Poverty Alleviation Scheme’ Advance Fee Scam
Wow, lucky me! Apparently, there is an armoured briefcase containing two million dollars in cash waiting for me at Cedar City Regional Airport.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 5, 2017
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BMW Giveaway Like-Farming Scam
This story was first published on March 18, 2014 A post currently circulating on Facebook promises users the chance to win a BMW just for liking, sharing, and commenting.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 2, 2017
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‘Family Trip to Lapland’ Facebook Like-farming Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, you can win a family trip to Lapland just by liking, sharing, and commenting. Supposedly, the prize includes flights as well as accommodation in a luxury cabin.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 1, 2017
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Amazon ‘Account Access Limited’ Phishing Scam Email
This email, which purports to be from the Amazon Accounts Team, claims that your Amazon account has been limited after a security check. Supposedly, there is a problem with your account and you must confirm some of your information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 1, 2017
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Facebook Block ‘Following Me’ Message is a Hoax
According to this rapidly circulating Facebook message, you can find and block strangers who are following you via Facebook’s “blocking” function.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 27, 2017
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No, Child Support is NOT Set to End in 2018 – HOAX
According to a message that is spreading rapidly via Facebook, child support in the United States will end at the beginning of 2018. Here’s a transcript of the post: President Donald Trump and U.S.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 22, 2017
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‘Apple ID Used to Make a Purchase’ Phishing Scam Email
Yet another phishing scam is targeting Apple users. At first glance, the email appears to be an official Apple receipt for a recent purchase.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 11, 2017
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‘Trending WorldWide’ Facebook Page Is a Scam
Yet another scam page on Facebook is duping unwary users by offering free holidays. This version calls itself “Trending WorldWide” and offers users the chance to win various fabulous prizes, including Christmas trips to New York, luxury stays in Phuket, and…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 6, 2017
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Canada Revenue Agency Tax Refund Phishing Scam
This story was first published on July 30, 2009 For several years, fraudulent emails claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency have been targeting Canadian taxpayers. The emails inform you that you are eligible for a tax refund.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 29, 2017
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Fake Dwayne Johnson Death Posts Open Scam Websites
Image: ©PopularImages/depositphotos.com According to various posts that are circulating via social media, actor Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson has died during a stunt gone wrong.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 26, 2017
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What is a ‘Botnet’?
Question From Reader: I’ve read that malware can ‘join my computer to a botnet’. But what exactly is a botnet? Answer The term botnet is derived from two other words, ‘bot’, which is short for ‘robot’ and ‘net’, which is short for network.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 25, 2017
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Telstra ‘Payment Method Expired’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Australian telecommunications giant Telstra, your account payment method has expired. The email urges you to click a log in button to update your payment method and continue using the service.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 23, 2017
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Boy Shot By Step Dad Charity Hoax
This story was first published on February 27, 2010 According to a message that is currently circulating via Facebook and SMS, you can help the mother of a severely injured 14-year-old boy pay for lifesaving surgery simply by sending on the same message to…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 22, 2017
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Hoax: HIV Infected Blood In Pepsi
Image: © abpmedia /depositphotos.com This story was first published on July 19, 2011 According to a series of breathless warnings that have been circulating since at least 2011, a worker at Pepsi has been deliberately contaminating bottles of the popular…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 22, 2017
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“2 Free EasyJet Tickets”; Facebook Survey Scam
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Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 21, 2017
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‘Fabrizio Brambilla’ Hacker Warning is Just Another Hoax
According to a message that is currently circulating via Facebook, you should not accept anything from a person called Fabrizio Brambilla because he is a hacker. Supposedly, Fabrizio Brambilla already has his system connected to your account.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 19, 2017
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HOAX – ‘ISIS Infecting People With AIDS Via Fake Insulin Injections’
Messages circulating via WhatsApp and social media websites are warning people to watch out for fake doctors who are going door to door offering to measure your blood sugar levels for free.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 18, 2017
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