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    “Facebook Will Become Chargeable”; Hoax Message

    The message is just a silly hoax. Facebook has not announced any plans to start charging users for access. The message is just one more version of a long series of earlier hoaxes that have falsely claimed that Facebook was about to start charging users unless…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 9, 2017

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    Maria at Dell Hospital Money for Forwarding Hoax

    The claims in the message are utter nonsense. Neither Dell Hospital nor any other organisation will donate money to help a sick or injured child when a particular message is forwarded or reposted. All such claims are false.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 9, 2017

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    Department of Human Services ‘Qualification for Subsidy Benefit’ Scam Email

    The email is not from the Department of Human Services. It is a scam designed to trick you into divulging sensitive personal and financial information to criminals who may use it to steal your identity.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 30, 2016

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    “Facebook Will Cost Money”; Hoax Returns

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    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 29, 2016

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    “You Have Been Issued With a Traffic Infringement”; Malware Email

    The email is not an official traffic infringement notice. Clicking the link downloads a.zip file that contains a JavaScript (.js) file inside. If you click this.js file, a malicious JavaScript can download and install malware on your computer.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 20, 2016

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    “Official Tax Declaration”; Email Links to Malware

    The email is not from any Australian government department. In fact, there is no tax-related Australian Government entity called the “Australia Revenue Agency”.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 20, 2016

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    4 Scams That ALL Facebook Users Should Know About

    Introduction: Scammers just love Facebook! It allows them to quickly and cheaply reach huge numbers of potential victims. And, Facebook is completely free, very easy to use, and accessible to people at all levels of Internet savviness.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 19, 2016

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    ATO “Incoming Fax Report”; Malware Email

    The email is not from the ATO, it is not a “fax report”, and the attached Word document does not contain any legitimate file, secure or otherwise.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 18, 2016

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    Fake DFAT “Secure Message”; Email Contains Malware

    The email is not from DFAT and the attachment does not contain a secure message. The attached Microsoft Word document contains a malicious macro that, if allowed to run, can download and install malware on your computer.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 17, 2016

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    Circulating Message Falsely Accuses Pictured Man of Being a Human Trafficker

    The claims in the message are false. The message started back in 2010 as an ill-conceived prank created by a friend of Mark Hendricks, the pictured man.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 17, 2016

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    Mail Server Report Life is Beautiful Virus Hoax

    The supposed warning is a hoax and it should not be taken seriously. The hoax has circulated since at least 2008. In fact, the “Mail Server Report” message is just a revamped version of the even older “Life is Beautiful” virus hoax, which has circulated since…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 9, 2016

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    Caution! Check Before Clicking on That “Dead Celebrity”; Post

    Internet messages that falsely claim that a celebrity has died have been around for many a long year. In earlier times, these messages tended to be just silly poor-taste hoaxes that posed no real security threat to recipients.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 9, 2016

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    Fake “Notice of Intended Prosecution”; Email Links to Malware

    The email is not from Greater Manchester Police and the link does not open device data about a speeding violation as claimed. Instead, the link opens a fraudulent website that tries to trick you into downloading a.zip file that harbours malware.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 8, 2016

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    “Secret Wine Bottle Exchange”; Scheme Hitting Facebook

    It is not a good idea to participate in this or other such schemes. This is just a variant of the “secret sister” gift exchange that returns every year as Christmas draws near.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 7, 2016

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    Christmas Cards for Recovering American Soldiers

    The addressing information contained in the message is incorrect. The original Walter Reed Army Medical Center has now closed. See the Detailed Analysis below for more information about giving cards via the “Holidays for Heroes” program operated by the…

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 6, 2016

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    Bank of America Debt Payment Request Malware Email

    The email is not from the Bank of America and the link does not open a debt report. Instead, clicking the link downloads malware to your computer.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 1, 2016

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    “Negligent Driving”; Infringement Notice Malware Email

    The email is not a genuine infringement notice. Clicking the link downloads a malicious JavaScript file that can install malware on your computer. Details in different versions of the emails may vary.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 30, 2016

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    Do NOT Send Christmas Cards for Recovering Soldiers to Queen Elizabeth Hospital

    The information in the message is incorrect and counterproductive. The Queen Elizabeth Hospital does not have such a program operating and has asked that people show their support in alternative ways.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 30, 2016

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    Neiman Marcus Cookie Hoax – $250 Cookie Recipe

    The message is an old hoax. There is simply no truth at all in this tale. Neiman Marcus does not sell its cookie recipe for $250 or even $2.50. In fact, the cookie recipe is publicly available – at no cost at all – via the Neiman Marcus website.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 30, 2016

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    Domain Name Application Scam

    The claims in the messages are lies designed to trick website owners into unnecessarily registering a series of domain names at inflated prices. If you receive one of these scam emails, do not reply or follow any links that the email may contain.

    Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 30, 2016

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