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Watch Out for Bogus Bill Emails Claiming to be From AGL
Australian based energy company AGL is warning customers to watch for fake bill emails that contain links to a malicious website. The fraudulent emails feature AGL logos and formatting and may closely resemble the genuine bill notifications that the company…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 10, 2018
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Fake Legoland Pages Duping Facebook Users
Image: © depositphotos.com/ bette.ya.ru Several Facebook pages that have appeared in recent weeks are claiming that users can win holidays to Legoland, theme park tickets, and other prizes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 10, 2018
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‘Non-Resident Clearance Form’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) in conjunction with the Ministry Of Finance Of the Federal Republic of Nigeria want to pay you 27 million dollars.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 9, 2018
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HMRC ‘Pending Payment’ Text Message Phishing Scam
People in the UK are receiving text messages about a supposed pending payment from UK tax agency HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). The message urges you to follow a link and fill in a form to claim your payment.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 8, 2018
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Hoax Warning Message – ‘National Kill A Pit Bull Day’
This story was first published on October 5, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 7, 2018
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‘Win a Brand New 2019 Ford Raptor’ Facebook Scam
Yet another car giveaway scam is hitting Facebook. This version claims that you can get the chance to win a 2019 Ford F150 Raptor just by liking, sharing, and commenting.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 6, 2018
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Pointless ‘Got Another Friend Request From You’ Facebook Cloning Warning
Yet another pointless and dangerously counterproductive warning message is currently going viral on Facebook. The message claims that the sender received another friend request from you and urges you to check your account.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 6, 2018
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Fake Ellen DeGeneres Prize Pages Flooding Facebook
Dozens of fraudulent Facebook Pages that falsely claim to be associated with popular TV show host Ellen DeGeneres are currently being published and promoted on the network.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 5, 2018
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Beware of Bogus Amazon Job Offers Asking For Upfront Payments
Online scammers are exploiting jobseekers by offering seemingly well-paid work-from-home jobs with Internet giant Amazon. The Better Business Bureau in the US notes that reports about this type of scam have been steadily increasing in recent months.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 4, 2018
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'Facebook Law For Idiots' Video From CollegeHumor.Com
This story was first published on December 6, 2014 The absurd ‘Facebook Privacy Notice’ message tends to again go viral on Facebook every few months.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 3, 2018
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MALWARE – ‘You Have Received a 9 Page Fax’ Email
According to this email, you have received a 9-page fax which you can view by opening an attached Microsoft Word document. The email claims to be from the online fax service eFax.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 3, 2018
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Scam ‘Virgin Australia’ Facebook Page Promises Hawaiian Holiday As Bait
According to a post that is currently spreading rapidly on Facebook, you could win a Hawaiian holiday for two courtesy of Virgin Australia just by sharing and commenting.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 2, 2018
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FAKE-NEWS: – ‘600-Pound Woman Gives Birth to 40-Pound Baby’
This story was first published on January 17, 2015
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 2, 2018
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Fake-News – ‘Police Officer Sexually Assaulted by Kangaroo’
According to a post that circulates via social media, an Australian police officer has been brutally beaten and sexually assaulted by a kangaroo. The post features an image that supposedly depicts the officer’s encounter with the kangaroo before the assault.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 2, 2018
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‘Your Future Friend or Enemy’ Sextortion Scam Email
This email, which claims to be from “your future friend or enemy”, claims that the sender has recorded video of you while you visited a porn website. Supposedly, the sender also hacked your phone and saved a full backup of its contents.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 2, 2018
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P&O Cruise ‘Twenty Boxes’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post being shared on Facebook, the “P&O Cruise” Facebook Page is giving away twenty boxes containing tickets for a 10-night cruise, $5000 spending money, and other cruise goodies.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 1, 2018
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Fake Companies House Emails Contain Malware
This story was first published on September 11, 2013 The name of UK Government department Companies House has repeatedly been used in malware campaigns in recent years.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 26, 2018
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Dog ‘Capitán’ Sleeps At Owner’s Grave
Image: LaVoz – This story was first published on January 14, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 25, 2018
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‘Win a Toyota Land Cruiser’ Facebook Scam
According to a post being shared on Facebook, Toyota is giving away 500 brand new Land Cruisers as a means of celebrating the company’s birthday.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 24, 2018
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Microsoft Email Beta Test Hoax Continues
This story was first published on April 17th, 2007
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 22, 2018
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