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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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“;Million Pounds of Rat Meat As Chicken Wings”; Fake-News Report
The claims are utter nonsense. The FDA has made no such discovery. The fictional story comes from a factually dubious “healthy advice” website. The original version of the story came from the notorious fake-news website World News Daily Report.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 16, 2016
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Watch For Emails With The Subject “Photo”; – Attachments Contain Malware
The attached.zip file contains a dangerous.exe file that, if opened, can install malware on your computer. Cybercriminals are well aware that, sometimes, the simplest of ruses can be very effective.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 12, 2016
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“Someone Has Reported Your Actions”; Facebook Phishing Scam
The message is not an official Facebook security warning. Instead, it is a phishing scam designed to steal your Facebook login details as well as your credit card numbers, your email account password, and other identifying information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 12, 2016
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“Get Two Free Southwest Tickets”; Facebook Survey Scam
Image: ©Boarding2N/depositphotos.com Last updated on July 15, 2017
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 10, 2016
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Jaden Smith is NOT Dead – Death Posts are Scams
The reports are untrue. Jaden Smith is not dead. The reports are callous and nasty scams designed to trick people into participating in survey scams and installing rogue antivirus scanners, dodgy Facebook apps, and browser plugins.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 10, 2016
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“NSS CMS Invoice”; Dropbox Invite Malware Email
The email is not a legitimate invoice notification and the download link does not go to Dropbox. Clicking the link downloads a.zip file that harbours a malicious JavaScript file inside. If opened, the JavaScrip file can download and install malware.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 9, 2016
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Vue Cinemas “Five Free Tickets”; Facebook Scam
The post is fraudulent. It is not associated with Vue Cinemas and participants will never receive the promised movie tickets. The post is a scam designed to trick people into divulging their personal information on suspect survey websites.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 8, 2016
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Apple Store ‘Thank You For Your Order’ Scam Email
The email is not from Apple and it does not reference a real Apple Store order. Instead, it is a phishing scam designed to steal your Apple ID and password, your credit card details, and other personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 5, 2016
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Mobile Home Giveaway Facebook Scam
The Facebook Page is fraudulent and it is not giving away a mobile home as claimed. There is no prize and no winners. The Facebook Page is a scam designed to rapidly accumulate large numbers of page likes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 5, 2016
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Billy Evans Mock Charity Hoax (Joke)
This story was first published in March 2005 This joke satirises the senseless series of silly email hoaxes that claim a particular email is being tracked and that a given company will donate money every time a message is forwarded.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2016
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Bogus ‘Adele Laurie Blue’ Facebook Page Promises Free Range Rovers – Like-Farming Scam
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Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2016
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British Airways ‘100 All Inclusive First Class Trips’ Facebook Scam
The Facebook Page is a scam and it is not associated with British Airways. No trips are being given away and there will be no winners.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 27, 2016
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Nicolas Cage is NOT Dead – Fake Death Message Opens Scam Websites
The claims in the report are untrue. Nicolas Cage is not dead and he has not been involved in a motorcycle accident. The report is a scam that tries to trick visitors into paying fees for rogue antivirus scanners or divulging their personal information on…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 25, 2016
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‘Your Account Will Be Deactivated’ Facebook Phishing Scam
The message is not an official Facebook warning and the claim that your account is set to be deactivated is untrue. Instead, the message is a phishing scam designed to steal your Facebook login details and other personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 23, 2016
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No, Lions Did NOT Kill Five Poachers in Zimbabwe
The claims in the report are untrue. No such attack has been reported by any credible news outlet. The story comes from the notorious fake-news website World News Daily Report. Nothing published on the site should be taken seriously.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 20, 2016
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‘Your Mail Box Will Expire Soon’ Phishing Scam Email
The email is not from any legitimate security team. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your email account password so that the account can be hijacked and used to launch spam and scam campaigns According to this email, which purports to be from an entity…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 20, 2016
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‘Get Free Six Flag Tickets”; Facebook Survey Scam
The post is fraudulent and it is not associated with Six Flags. Those who participate will never receive the promised tickets. The post is designed to trick people into submitting their personal information on suspect ‘prize offer’ websites.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 20, 2016
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Rowan Atkinson (Mr Bean) Targeted in Yet Another Death Hoax
The message is a disgraceful hoax and it is certainly not from the BBC. Rowan Atkinson is alive and well. Links in the message open dodgy third-party websites that try to trick you into submitting your personal information or installing rogue apps, malicious…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 18, 2016
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Badtimes Spoof Makes Fun of Old 'Good Times' Virus Hoax
This story was first published in late 2003 This email, which first began circulating back in 2003, mocks the “Good Times” virus hoax by detailing the outrageous effects of an imaginary virus named “Badtimes”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 16, 2016
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ANZ ‘Service Has Been Limited’ Phishing Scam
The email is not from ANZ. It is a phishing scam designed to steal you account login details and your credit card numbers. According to this email, which purports to be from the Australian and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ), your Internet banking service has…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 16, 2016
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