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[SALAH] Giveaway Ulang Tahun Toyota Motor Ke-80
Hasil Periksa Fakta Gabriela Nauli Sinaga (Universitas Sumatera Utara) Faktanya giveaway tersebut adalah hoaks. Ulang tahun Toyota Motor telah berlalu pada 2017 lalu, dan tidak ada giveaway produk Toyota apapun terkait perayaan tersebut.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 24, 2021
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NatWest ‘Payment Issue’ Phishing Emails
Phishing scammers are again targeting customers of the UK-based bank NatWest via a series of emails about supposed payment issues. The emails claim that a recent payment has been placed on hold or is pending and you must click a link to deal with the issue.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 13, 2017
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Fake Spotify Premium Receipts Being Used to Steal Apple IDs
This email, which purports to be an Apple payment notification, confirms that you have purchased a yearly subscription to Spotify Premium for $150.99. The message includes a link that supposedly allows you to cancel or review your subscription.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 21, 2018
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Beware of Scam ‘Medicare Rebate’ Text Messages
Australian residents have been receiving fraudulent text messages claiming that they are owed a Medicare rebate. The messages prompt you to follow a link to get the supposed rebate.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 28, 2018
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John And Lisa Give Back Scams
In recent days, a number of websites have appeared that claim that Powerball winners John and Lisa Robinson are giving away a portion of their winnings to Internet users.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 18, 2016
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Is There a Facebook Lottery?
Question from Reader: I got a message stating that I’ve won a large prize in the Facebook Lottery and should contact the lottery agent to claim my prize. Is this real? Answer No. There is no such thing as a Facebook Lottery.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 25, 2017
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Circulating WhatsApp Scam Message Promises Free Beer From Heineken
Image © DarioSz/Depositphotos.com A message that is circulating primarily via WhatsApp claims that European brewer Heineken is giving away 4 barrels of beer to celebrate its 140th anniversary. The message urges you to follow a link to get your free beer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 13, 2018
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‘UEFA EURO 2016 ONLINE E-Draw’ Advance Fee Scam
The email is not from UEFA and you have not won any money. The email is an advance fee scam designed to trick you into sending your money and personal information to cybercriminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 6, 2016
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Watch Out For This Fake ANZ Bank “Account Restricted”; Email
If you bank with ANZ, keep an eye out for this fraudulent security notification message, which is currently being distributed via email. The message claims that, during recent security checks, ANZ was unable to verify your account information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 7, 2017
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Stranded Traveller Scams
The email is a scam designed to trick you into sending money to online criminals. Your friend’s email account has been hijacked via a phishing scam and the criminals are using the hijacked account to send out the “stranded” scam emails in your friend’s name.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 19, 2016
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[HOAX] “Ustadz Abdul Somad Dihadiahi Mobil Alphard”
“Panitia Peringatan 13 Tahun Tsunami Aceh dengan tema “Selaras Menuju Sirathal Mustaqim”, Muhammad Balia menyatakan mobil Alphard putih itu sejatinya digunakan untuk menjemput ustaz Abdul Somad. “Itu bukan mobil disumbang Ustaz Somad, itu hoax itu.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 31, 2017
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Bogus ‘View in OneDrive’ Emails Link to Phishing Website
Inboxes are currently being hit by emails that urge you to click to view documents on Microsoft’s file hosting service OneDrive. The text and subjects of the bogus emails vary considerably.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 29, 2018
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Advance Fee Scammers Using Cloned Facebook Accounts To Gain Victims
This story was first published on July 2nd, 2013 Advance fee scammers are using cloned Facebook profiles to trick people into believing that they have won a Facebook lottery.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 4, 2017
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‘Request to Terminate Your Google Account’ Scam Email
According to this email, which purports to be from Gmail Account Services, your request to terminate your Google Account has been accepted. It asks that you reply to the email if you wish to cancel the termination request or get further help.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 29, 2018
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MoneyGram International 73rd Anniversary Reward Advance Fee Scam
The message is not from MoneyGram and recipients have not been selected for a $60,000 reward. In fact, the message is a ruse designed to trick recipients into sending money and personal information to online criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 24, 2016
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“You Sent a Payment”; PayPal Scams Continue
The emails are phishing scams. They are not from PayPal. If you click the cancel payment link in the message, you will be taken to a fraudulent website designed to steal your PayPal login details and other personal and financial information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2018
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Fake ‘Action Required’ Email Phishes for Your Amazon Login Details
If you sell on Amazon, watch out for a fake “Action Required” email that claims that you have a balance due on your seller account. The email claims that Amazon attempted to charge your credit card for the balance but your card was declined.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 25, 2017
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[SALAH] “Foto Marcela Zalianty Bersama Sandiaga Uno”
Foto yang disebut sebagai Marcella Zalianty adalah hasil suntingan yang sumbernya foto dari situs porno yang sudah tidak bisa lagi diakses, foto masih tersimpan sebagai cache di Internet per 11 Maret 2010. Selengkapnya di bagian PENJELASAN.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 13, 2018
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FBI Arrest Warning Advance Fee Scam
The email is, of course, not really from the FBI and the arrest threats are nonsense. These types of scam email are often designed to extract even more money from people who have previously fallen victim to advance fee scams.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 24, 2012
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‘Andrea Wilson Friendship Request’ Hacker Hoax
According to a “warning” post that is currently circulating on Facebook, you should not accept a friendship request from a person called Andrea Wilson. The warning claims that Andrea Wilson is a hacker who has ‘the system connected to your facebook account’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 22, 2017
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