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‘James Wood’ Hacker Warning is Yet Another Hoax
A post currently making its way around Facebook warns you not to accept a friendship request from a person named James Wood. Supposedly, this person is a hacker that “has the system connected to your Facebook Account”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 15, 2017
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How to Survive a Heart Attack When Alone Hoax
This story was first published on October 4, 2004
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 15, 2017
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Adam Sandler Targeted in Yet Another Death Hoax
The claims in the messages are untrue. Adam Sandler is NOT dead. These posts are just the latest in a series of nasty hoaxes that have falsely claimed that the actor has died.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 14, 2017
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HOAX – 'Chinese Miner Found Alive After 17 Years Underground'
This story was first published on May 14, 2014 According to a story that has been travelling the highways and byways of the interwebs since mid-2014, a man in China has been rescued after surviving for 17 years trapped underground in a mine.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 13, 2017
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Bogus Warning – Canned Fruit From Thailand Contaminated With HIV
This story was first published on October 28, 2013 According to a message that has circulated via text messages and social media posts since around August 2013, consumers should avoid eating canned fruit from Thailand because it may be contaminated with HIV.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 13, 2017
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'Check Your Receipts' – Cash Back Scam Warning is Untrue
This story was first published on November 24, 2010 A would-be warning message that has now been circulating the Intenet for a number of years advises shoppers to always check receipts before leaving the checkout because of a cash back scam that it claims is…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 11, 2017
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Contact Lens BBQ Warning Hoax
This story was first published on December 19, 2006 According to a message that began circulating via email more than a decade ago, a young man who stared at a BBQ fire became blind when the contact lenses he was wearing melted onto his eyes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 10, 2017
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Friendship Inquiries Hacker Alert Hoax
This story was first published on 9th November 2010
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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WestJet Free Tickets Giveaway Facebook Scam
Image: © Boarding2Now/depositphotos.com Canadian airline WestJet joins a long list of other airlines that have been targeted in Facebook survey scams in recent years.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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HOAX – 'Maggie From Sweden Hacker Alert'
This story was first published on May 15, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Frederic Pretty Facebook Hacker Hoax
According to an urgent sounding ALL CAPS message that is currently gaining momentum on Facebook, users should not accept friend requests from someone named Frederic Pretty because he is a hacker.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Hoax – Professional Hacker 'Faceb Hu' Taking Control Of Computers Via Friend Requests
This “urgent” Facebook-driven message warns users to watch out for someone who goes by the name of FACEB HU, because he is a professional hacker.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Hacker Warning Hoax – Do Not Accept Friend Requests From Bobby Roberts
This story was first published on March 14, 2011 According to a breathless message that is currently rocketing around Facebook and Twitter, users should not accept friend requests from a person called Bobby Roberts because he is a hacker.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Bogus Hacker Warning – ' Between First and Second Names in Facebook Chat
This story was first published on March 24, 2011 This rather silly hacker warning is currently moving around Facebook. The message claims that the appearance of the characters “'” between the first and second names of friends listed in your Facebook chat…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Simon Ashton Email Hacker Hoax
This story was first published on 25th April 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Dubious Facebook 'Security Alert' – Obama Nation Hackers
This story was first published on October 12, 2012 According to yet another dubious “security alert” on Facebook, users should avoid clicking links couched as requests for profile information from Mitt Romney.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Pointless Facebook Warning – Hackers Posting Insulting Messages or Sexual Content In Your Name
This story was first published on November 10, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Destiny Valle Facebook Page Hacker 'Warning'
This breathless “hacker warning” has recently joined the hundreds of other pointless, misleading and inaccurate “security alert” messages that circulate continually on Facebook.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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‘Outstanding Balance’ Email Opens Binary Options Scam Website
According to this “reminder” email, I have an outstanding balance in my account of $3124. Supposedly, the message is a final reminder before the account is frozen. It urges me to click the “Confirm” button to go to the next page and “avoid any complications”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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‘Disney World Trip for Five’ Facebook Prize Scam
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Walt Disney World Rt.”, you can get a bag containing a Disney World trip for five, sweets, and other prizes just by sharing and commenting on a giveaway post. However, the supposed giveaway is a scam.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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