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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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“Request for ASIC Correspondence Reprint”; Malware Email
The email is not from ASIC. Clicking the link downloads a.zip file that contains a malicious JavaScript (.js) file inside. If opened, the.js file can download and install malware on your computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 1, 2016
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Winfield “Ten Free Cigarette Carton Giveaway”; Facebook Scam
The post if fraudulent. No cigarettes are being given away and the post is not associated with Winfield or its parent company. The post is yet another scam designed to trick people into handing their personal information to unscrupulous online marketers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 1, 2016
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“Google Anniversary Winning Notification”; Advance Fee Scam
The email is not from Larry Page or anyone else at Google and you have not won any money. It is a scam designed to trick you into sending your money and personal information to online criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 31, 2016
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More Chevrolet Camaro Giveaway Scams On Facebook
The Facebook Pages are fraudulent. Those who participate in the supposed giveaways have zero chance of winning a Camaro or anything else.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 30, 2016
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LinkedIn “Unread Inquiries”; Phishing Scam Email
The email is not from LinkedIn. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your LinkedIn login credentials and your email account password.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 29, 2016
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More iPhone Giveaway Scams Hitting Facebook
The Facebook Pages are fraudulent and are not associated with Apple in any way. No iPhones are being given away. The fake giveaway messages are designed to gather large numbers of likes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 24, 2016
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PayPal “Verification Required”; Phishing Scam Email
The email is not from PayPal and the claim that your account has been limited is untrue. In fact, the email is a phishing scam designed to steal your PayPal account login credentials, your credit card numbers, and other sensitive personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 17, 2016
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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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