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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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Live Ants In The Brain Hoax
The message is a hoax. Ants, or other insects, cannot make their way into a living human brain via the ears, nor would it be possible for them to actually stay alive in the brain even if they could.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 3, 2017
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Nonsense – ‘McDonalds Using Human Meat’
In spite of its obvious absurdity, this report continues to generate queries to Hoax-Slayer. And at least a few wide-eyed users apparently believe it. But of course, the claims in the report are utter nonsense.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 3, 2017
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The ‘Auto Drive’ Facebook Page Is Yet Another Scam
Yet another fraudulent Facebook Page is tricking naive users into first liking, sharing, and commenting and then submitting their personal information on spammy survey websites.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 3, 2017
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Live Ants In The Brain Hoax
The message is a hoax. Ants, or other insects, cannot make their way into a living human brain via the ears, nor would it be possible for them to actually stay alive in the brain even if they could.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 3, 2017
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Bigpond “Service Suspension”; Phishing Scam
The message is not from Bigpond or parent company Telstra. In fact, the email is a phishing scam designed to trick you into handing over your personal and financial information to Internet criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 1, 2017
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‘Account in Violation of Terms of Service’ Facebook Phishing Scam
The message is not from Facebook and the claim that your account is about to be closed is untrue. The message is a phishing scam designed to steal your Facebook account login credentials as well as your credit card details and other personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 1, 2017
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Nike Giveaway Facebook Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent. It is not associated with Nike in any way and it is not giving away any shoes. There are no prizes and no winners. The bogus Facebook Page is a scam designed to collect large numbers of Facebook likes as quickly as possible.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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“Get 2 Free Cebu Pacific Tickets”; Facebook Scam
The post is yet another air tickets giveaway scam. It is not associated with Cebu Pacific in any way, and those who participate will not win any flight tickets.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Watch Out For “Confirmation Letter Enclosed”; Malware Emails
Malicious emails that claim to have a confirmation letter enclosed are currently being distributed by online criminals. The emails have the subject line “uk_confirmation_ph” followed by a string of random numbers and a PDF file extension.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Fake ATO “Tax Declaration”; Emails Want You to Download a File
Australian residents are currently receiving emails that claim to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The emails warn that a review of your 2016 tax return has revealed “several inconsistencies”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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No, Morrisons is Not Giving Everyone a Free £85 Coupon
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get a free voucher worth £85 from UK supermarket chain Morrisons. Supposedly, the company is giving one voucher to everyone who participates as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Charles F. Feeney ‘Grant Donation’ Advance Fee Scam
The message is a scam and it is not from Charles Feeney. The message is an attempt to trick people into sending money and personal information to cybercriminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Still Using AOL Email? Keep an Eye Out For These Phishing Scams
Right now, AOL email users need to watch for fake “Assistant Message” emails purporting to be from AOL help. The emails cite a supposed account problem and suggest that you access more information by following a link to the AOL Help website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 30, 2017
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‘Sonia Disowns Rahul’ Virus Hoax
The message is a hoax. There are no credible reports about a virus or malware threat like the one described. The message is just an updated version of the earlier ‘Dance of the Pope’ virus hoax. Forwarding this false information will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 30, 2017
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HOAX – ‘Cosmic Rays Entering Earth From Mars’
The claims in the message are nonsense. Depending on their type, cosmic rays come from outside our solar system or from the sun. They do not come from Mars or any other planet. And, the Earth’s atmosphere largely protects us from cosmic rays.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 30, 2017
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Amy Bruce Charity Hoax
The email is an absurd hoax that has circulated since 1999. Forwarding the email will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 28, 2017
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Australian Tax Refund Scam Email
The email is a phishing scam. The message is not from the Australian Taxation Office. The promised refund does not exist. The scam email is designed to trick you into clicking a link and submitting your personal and financial information on a bogus website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 28, 2017
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Amy Bruce Charity Hoax
The email is an absurd hoax that has circulated since 1999. Forwarding the email will help nobody. This absurd hoax message first began circulating way back in 1999 and is still being passed from inbox to inbox many years later.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 28, 2017
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Exploding Windmill Video
Compelling footage of a large wind turbine apparently spinning out of control and then disintegrating has been posted to YouTube and other video hosting sites and is also circulating via email. Some commentators have suggested that the video is faked.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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Oil Rig Tornado Photo Hoax
False – Image has been manipulated
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 27, 2017
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