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Rumblr Fighting App Is Just a Hoax
In recent days, news of a new app called “Rumblr” had the Internet all agog. Supposedly, the app, which was described by some outlets as the “tinder for fighting”, allowed people to join up anonymously and arrange fights with other app members.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 11, 2015
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UFO Over Memphis Hoax Images
According to a post that is going viral on Facebook, a number of people have spotted what appears to be a giant UFO emerging from the clouds over Memphis.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 10, 2015
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Lloyds Bank ‘Pending E-Payment’ Phishing Scam
According to this message, which purports to be from the UK’s Lloyds Bank, a pending e-payment sent to your account could not be completed. The email lists some possible reasons for the problem.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 10, 2015
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Microsoft ‘Yearly Anniversary Winning’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from software giant Microsoft, you are the lucky winner of nine hundred and fifty thousand Great British Pounds Sterling.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 10, 2015
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Beware of ‘Secret Sister Gift Exchange’ Schemes
A series of messages being posted via Facebook and other social media outlets are inviting people to participate in “secret sister” gift exchange schemes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 10, 2015
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‘Application For Leave’ Emails Contain Malware
Inboxes are currently being hit by emails that claim that a request for leave has been approved. The emails list the proposed dates for the leave and include a company name.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 9, 2015
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Blue's Clues Star Steve Burns Did NOT Die in a Car Accident
According to a report circulating via social media and the blogosphere, Steve Burns, former host of popular children’s TV show Blue’s Clues, has died in a car accident. The report claims that the US entertainer was killed in a one-car crash in Pennsylvania.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 4, 2015
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American Airlines, ‘eTicket Itinerary and Receipt Confirmation’ Malware Email
This email, which purports to be from American Airlines, claims to be an ‘eTicket Itinerary and Receipt Confirmation’ and claims that you can print out your flight ticket by opening an attached Microsoft Word document.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 3, 2015
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Fake Domain Suspension Notice Emails Link to Malware
Domain name holders are currently being targeted in an aggressive malware campaign that claims their domain name has been suspended for violation of the domain registrar’s abuse policy.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 29, 2015
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Bogus Simple Energy Bill Emails Contain Macro Malware
‘eBill’ notification emails purporting to be from electricity and gas retailer Simple Energy are currently hitting inboxes. The emails, which feature the Simple Energy logo and formatting, contain a ‘bill summary’ and claim that you can find your latest gas…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 29, 2015
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Peter Dinklage is NOT Dead – Actor Targeted in Celebrity Death Hoax
Image courtesy of Gage Skidmore [ CC BY-SA 3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons According to a report circulating via social media, actor Peter Dinklage has been killed in a car accident.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 27, 2015
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Criminals Use Name of Lottery Winner John Liappas in Advance Fee Scam Messages
According to this message, which purports to be from lottery winner John Liappas, you have been ‘chosen by God’ to receive a cash donation of $500,000.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 19, 2015
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Fake ‘First NetBank Third Party Payment’ Emails From CBA Contain Malware
This email, which purports to be from Australia’s Commonwealth Bank (CBA), is supposedly a ‘First NetBank Third Party Payment’ notification about a recent payment from your account to a third party.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 14, 2015
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Fake CargoSmart ‘Sea Waybill Notification’ Email Contains Malware
This email, which purports to be from shipment management software provider CargoSmart, claims to be a sea waybill notification about a recent shipment. The email claims that the Bill of Lading (BL) draft for the supposed shipment is ready for your review.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 6, 2015
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Fake FarmVille Zynga Games PayPal Payment Receipt Email Links to Phishing Website
According to this email, which appears to be an official payment notification from PayPal, you have sent a payment of $49.99 to FarmVille Zynga Games. The email features the PayPal logo and is set out like a genuine PayPal message.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 28, 2015
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Fake National Australia Bank ‘Monthly Report’ Email Contains Malware
According to this email, which purports to be from an Accounting Department Specialist at the National Australia Bank (NAB), your monthly account report is included in an attached file.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 18, 2015
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‘Administration Server Team’ Malware Emails
A series of malicious emails purporting to be from the Administration Server Team are currently invading inboxes. The emails ask you to confirm your contact information by opening an attached.zip file.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 17, 2015
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Are Weird Human-Dog Hybrid Creatures Being Sold to the Super-Rich as Pets?
According to a report that has been circulating via social media since 2015, weird human-dog hybrid creatures are being sold to the super-rich as pets.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 16, 2015
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Fake Payment Summary Malware Email Targets Australian Taxpayers
This email supposedly contains an attached copy of your payment summary for the 2014/15 financial year. It is apparently aimed at people working in the health sector and claims to be from Recruitment and Employee Transactional Services at HealthShare NSW.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 15, 2015
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DocuSign ‘Completed Optus Agreement’ Malware Email
This email, which purports to be from electronic signature service DocuSign, claims that your agreement with Australian telecommunications company Optus has been completed. It urges you to open an attached file to view the signed agreement.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 14, 2015
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