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[HOAKS] Pesan Brimob Akan Sweeping Ojek Online di Wilayah Jakarta Selatan
Beredar pesan berantai melalui Whatsapp yang menyebutkan akan ada sweeping Brimob di daerah Blok M, Mampang, Ampera, Kemang, Cipete, hingga daerah Fatmawati.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 6, 2018
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Free Pizza Scam Post Circulating via WhatsApp
Phone image ©eskaylim/depositphotos.com According to a message that is currently circulating via cross-platform instant messaging service WhatsApp, Pizza Hut is giving everyone 2 large pizzas as a means of celebrating “60 years of quality service”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 5, 2018
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Beware of Phone Scammers Offering You a Centrelink Pay Rise
Australian residents continue to be targeted by phone scammers who pretend to be from Centrelink and claim that call recipients are eligible for a pay rise.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 5, 2018
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[HOAKS] Emil Salim Meninggal
Beredar kabar di media pesan yang menyatakan Emil Salim, Guru Besar Fakultas Ekonomi Universitas Indonesia dan Mantan Menteri Negara Pengawasan Pembangunan dan Lingkungan Hidup di Era Presiden Soeharto, telah meninggal dunia.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 5, 2018
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Warga Waan Kabupaten Merauke Makan Kulit Kayu akibat Kelaparan
Banjir rob melanda di Distrik Waan, Merauke, Papua, pada 31 Januari 2018. Akibatnya, tanaman warga rusak akibat terencam air asin. Pihak TNI menyangkal ada warga setempat yang sampai memakan kulit kayu untuk bertahan hidup.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Mar 2, 2018
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Hoax Message Claims Cars Not Insured During UK Red Weather Alerts
According to a message currently circulating via social media, your car is not insured to drive during red weather alerts in the UK. However, the claims in the message are untrue. In fact, your car insurance remains valid even during red weather warnings.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 2, 2018
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HOAX – HIV Infected Blood Added to Anchor Butter Products
According to a message that is circulating rapidly via social media, a person has added HIV infected blood to Anchor butter products in the UK. The post features an image of a handcuffed man being escorted by police.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 2, 2018
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BKN: Hati Hati Penipuan, Tidak Ada Tes Seleksi CPNS Honorer K2 dan Umum
JPP, JAKARTA – Kepala Biro Hubungan Kemasyarakatan Badan Kepegawaian Negara (Kabiro Humas BKN) M. Ridwan menyampaikan bahwa BKN tengah menerima sejumlah pengaduan perihal adanya pelaksanaan seleksi Calon Pegawai Negeri Sipil (CPNS) dari Honorer K2 dan formasi…
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Feb 28, 2018
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‘Sgt. Richard Wood in Afghanistan’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, Sgt. Richard Wood, a war veteran with the United Nations troop in Afghanistan, needs your help to process funds derived from a crude oil deal in Iraq. “Sgt. Wood” wants you to receive these funds on his behalf.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 28, 2018
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‘Review of Your Last Subscription’ Apple ID Phishing Scam
According to this “subscription confirmation” email, which purports to be from Apple, your last purchase was reviewed by Apple’s system because a new device was used for the transaction.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 28, 2018
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Fake-News: ‘Remains of Egyptian Army Discovered in Red Sea’
This story was first published on December 29, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 28, 2018
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Android Phone Users Plagued by Fake Virus Alerts
While visiting a website on your Android phone, a popup alert suddenly appears that claims that your phone has several viruses that you will need to remove immediately.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 28, 2018
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[SALAH] Kemkominfo Buat Help Desk Registrasi Kartu Prabayar
Foto: Kompas.com (RINGKASAN): postingan ini mengklarifikasi kabar yang menyebutkan bahwa Kementrian Komunikasi dan Informasi membuat Help Desk untuk membantu masyarakat yang kesulitan dalam registrasi kartu prabayar.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 28, 2018
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Fake-News – ‘Bulldog Bites Pedophile’s Penis Off’
According to a post that has been traversing the interwebs since late 2017, a bulldog has inflicted life-altering injuries on a pedophile who was climbing through the window of a room in which two young children were sleeping.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 27, 2018
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HOAX – Infected Blood Added to Cadbury Products
According to a “warning” post currently circulating on Facebook, a Cadbury worker has been deliberately adding his HIV infected blood to Cadbury products.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 27, 2018
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Carnival Cruises ‘Gift Bags’ Giveaway Like-Farming Scam
This story was first published on May 25, 2015
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 27, 2018
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[HOAKS] Razia STNK Pada Tanggal 28 Februari 2018
Tersebar isu melalui Media Sosial dan pesan berantai Media Pesan Whatsapp yang mengabarkan akan diadakan razia Surat Tanda Nomor Kendaraan (STNK) seluruh Indonesia pada Kamis, 28 Februari 2018. Isi pesan itu mengklaim informasi didapatkan dari Mabes Polri.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 27, 2018
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Awas Penipuan, Tidak Ada Tes CPNS Honorer K2 dan Umum!
Kepala Biro Hubungan Masyarakat BKN Mohammad Ridwan menemukan bahwa aksi penipuan serupa diumumkan via website link yang mengatasnamakan pemerintah daerah tertentu Untuk itu BKN perlu mengklarifikasi bahwa pelaksanaan seleksi tersebut merupakan aksi penipuan…
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Feb 26, 2018
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HOAX – ‘HIV & AIDS Infected Oranges Coming From Libya’
This story was first published on March 2nd, 2015
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 26, 2018
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[HOAX] “Satanisme Buah Disuntik Darah Mengandung HIV”
Sudah debunked sebelumnya oleh Hoax-Slayer: “Klaim dalam pesan tersebut tidak benar. Pesannya hanya omong kosong belaka tanpa dasar sebenarnya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 25, 2018
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