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‘Bad Luck if You Don’t Like and Type Amen’ Scam Facebook Posts
The posts are callous and immoral scams designed simply to promote the Facebook Profiles or Pages of those who post them. The images are stolen from other sources and used without permission.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 6, 2017
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Israeli “Airport Security Device”; Joke Message
The claims are untrue. The Israelis are not using or developing such a system. The message is just a dark humour piece that has circulated in various forms for years.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 6, 2017
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Quick Facebook Security Tip – Hide Your Friends List
In another Hoax-Slayer report, I discuss Facebook cloning in some detail and outline tips you can implement to help protect yourself from this type of scam.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 5, 2017
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One Way Glass Toilet
The photographs are genuine but the description is inaccurate. The toilet shown in the photographs is not a permanent public facility and it is not located in Houston, Texas.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 5, 2017
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Does a Viral Picture Show a Giant Snake That Swallowed a Woman in South Africa?
The claims in the message are untrue. The very same picture has been circulating in other contexts since at least September, 2012. Linda Laina Nyatoro did post the image on her Facebook page in June 2013, but states in comments that she did not witness the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 3, 2017
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Hacker Hoax Warning – Do Not Accept dr3am_rock or Linda M
The claims in the email are nonsense and should not be taken seriously. The message is just one version of a long line of similar hacker hoax warnings.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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“100 iPhones Giveaway”; on Facebook is a Scam
The Facebook post is fraudulent and no iPhones are being given away. It is a scam designed to promote the bogus Page across the network and gather large numbers of likes so that the Page can be reused for further scam campaigns or be sold on the black market…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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USPS Malware Emails
The emails are not from USPS. The claim that USPS failed to deliver a parcel to the recipient is untrue. Clicking on the ‘shipping label’ link in the emails will download a malicious file to the user’s computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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Instant Noodles do NOT contain a Wax Coating That Causes Cancer
The claims in the message are untrue. Instant noodles do not have a wax coating. Nor do the polystyrene foam containers they come in. And even if they did, there is no credible evidence that links wax with cancer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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Bogus Warning – Don’t Flash Headlights Gang Initiation
The claims in the message are false. No such crimes are taking place. The warning is just a new version of a very old urban legend that has been circulating since at least 1993. The message did not originate with Chubb as claimed.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 2, 2017
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Charles Manson Has Now Died But He Did NOT Kill Any Nurses
Charles Manson has indeed died. However, the report discussed below is fake-news that began circulating long before Manson’s death. Manson did not kill any nurses as claimed in the fake report.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2017
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HOAX – “Machupo Virus in Paracetamol”
The claims in the warning are utter nonsense. There are no credible reports that support the claim that the Machupo virus has been found in paracetamol or any other medication.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2017
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WhatsApp ‘Will Become Chargeable’ Blue Logo Hoax
Image: © rozelt/depositphotos.com This story was first published on October 7, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 31, 2017
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Catfish With Basketball Photographs
The photographs are genuine but the location details are false. These photographs of a catfish with a ball stuck in its mouth are genuine. However, the location specified in the description is incorrect.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 30, 2017
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No, WhatsApp is NOT Set To Start Notifying You If Someone Screenshots Your Conversation
The claims are untrue. WhatsApp is not introducing any such feature. The story comes from 8Shit, an – obviously satirical – humour website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 27, 2017
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Fake Debt Collection Scam Emails
The message is not from the named law firm and the threats it makes against you are without substance. In fact, the message is just a scam designed to trick you into sending your money to criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 27, 2017
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Floating Rock “Miracle”; – Surprising Rock in Saudi Arabia
The image has been digitally altered to make it appear that the rock is floating. The large rock is actually supported by several other smaller rock “legs” that elevate it above the ground.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 27, 2017
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Mercedes Benz E63 AMG Giveaway Facebook Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent. It is not associated with Mercedes and those who participate have no chance whatsoever of winning a car.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 25, 2017
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RingCentral “New Fax Message”; Malware Email
The email is not from RingCentral and the attachment does not contain a fax message. Instead, the attachment harbours malware. Once installed, this malware may harvest sensitive information from the compromised computer and download other dangerous malware…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 25, 2017
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Strongest Dog In The World Photograph
The photograph is genuine and depicts a real animal. However, the dog does not work for the Russian Army Special Forces as claimed. And, there is no legitimate claim that she is really the world’s strongest dog.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 21, 2017
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