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No, a Morgue Employee was NOT Cremated By Mistake
According to a post that has been circulating the interwebs since early 2017, a hapless morgue employee has been accidentally cremated. A link in the post opens a report that, at least at first glance, looks like a news story.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 4, 2017
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Advance Fee Scammers Using Cloned Facebook Accounts To Gain Victims
This story was first published on July 2nd, 2013 Advance fee scammers are using cloned Facebook profiles to trick people into believing that they have won a Facebook lottery.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 4, 2017
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Starbucks ‘Free $50 Coupon’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being distributed on Facebook, you can click to get a free $50 coupon from the popular coffee outlet, Starbucks. The post claims that Starbucks is giving everyone a $50 coupon as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 3, 2017
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‘Godwin Anni’ Friendship Request Hacker Hoax
A message currently circulating via social media warns you not to accept a friendship request from a person that uses the names Godwin Anni, Emeka Anni or Godwin Enyi. Supposedly, the person is a hacker who has his “system connected to your Facebook account”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 1, 2017
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‘Muslim Migrant Beats Up Dutch Boy’ and ‘Islamist Mob’ Videos
U.S. President Donald Trump tweeted videos that purportedly show a migrant attacking a Dutch boy on crutches and a mob killing a boy.
Truth or Fiction · English · Nov 29, 2017
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Australia Post ‘Sending Not Delivered’ Malware Email
This email, which purports to be from Australia Post, claims that a dispatch was not delivered to your address because nobody was home. The email urges you to click a button labelled ‘Get Sending Document” to view information about the delivery.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 28, 2017
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HOAX – ‘Chemical Laced $100 Bills Placed on Cars to Kidnap Drivers’
This story was first published on September 1st, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 27, 2017
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‘Koobface Trojan Worm’ Facebook Warning – Elements of Truth Mixed With Inaccurate Information
A post currently circulating on Facebook is warning users not to accept messages from their friends that ask them to watch a video on YouTube. The first part of the circulating message contains elements of truth that should be heeded.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 25, 2017
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United States President Barack Obama Banned Nativity Scenes at the White House?
False claims that President Obama banned nativity scenes at the White House have been circulating since 2009 — and they persist today.
Truth or Fiction · English · Nov 24, 2017
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The Tale of Pastor Jeremiah Steepek and the Homeless Man
This story was first published on July 24, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 22, 2017
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Mercedes Benz Giveaway Like-Farming Scam
Supposedly, Facebook users can get the chance to win a Mercedes Benz for Christmas 2017 just by liking a post, sharing the promotion, and adding a comment specifying what colour car they would like if they win.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 20, 2017
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PHISHING SCAM – Amazon ‘Integrity Check’ Email
The email is not from Amazon. It is a phishing scam designed to steal Amazon account login details and credit card data. If you receive this message, do not click any links that it contains.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 20, 2017
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Desperate Advance Fee Scam Victims Can Be Vulnerable to Follow-Up Scam Attempts
Some people who have lost money via advance fee scams can become increasingly desperate. Often, against all logic, they will steadfastly refuse to believe that they have been conned and cling forlornly to the vain hope that – somehow – they will still get the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 18, 2017
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Do Refugees Receive $3,874 (or $1,890) Per Month in Federal Assistance?
A viral post on social media has been recycled since it first appeared as a letter to the editor in a Canadian newspaper — in 2004.
Truth or Fiction · English · Nov 16, 2017
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No, NASA did NOT Intercept An Intergalactic Distress Call in 1998
This story was first published on December 2nd, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 16, 2017
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House Giveaway Facebook Scams Continue
For many years now, facebook scammers have successfully lured victims by pretending to be giving away various valuable prizes. These scammers have offered store vouchers, tech gear, airline tickets, cars, cruises, holidays, luxury RVs, cash, and many other…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 15, 2017
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‘Suspicious Activity’ PayPal Phishing Scam Email
PayPal customers are currently being targeted in yet another phishing attack. Criminals are distributing fraudulent emails claiming that PayPal has noticed suspicious activity on your account.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 15, 2017
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‘Coke Promo’ SMS Advance Fee Scam
According to a text message that has been blasted out to mobile phone users in recent days, the recipient has been selected as the winner of £1750000 in a prize draw called “Coke Promo”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 13, 2017
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Bank of America ‘Security Alert’ Phishing Scam
According to this “Security Alert” email that purports to be from the Bank of America, your account has been limited in order to protect it. The email claims that you must click a link to activate the account and remove the limitation.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 7, 2017
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‘Win a Car’ WhatsApp Scam Messages
WhatsApp users are currently being hit by “urgent” posts claiming that they can get a free car by following a link. The posts claim that Hyundai, Mazda, and several other car companies are offering the free cars as a means of celebrating their anniversaries.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 7, 2017
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