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‘Metro Bank Alert Message’ Phishing Email
According to this email, which purports to be from the UK’s Metro Bank, you haven’t viewed your last 3 online statements. The email suggests that you click a link to go online and read your statements. However, the email is not from Metro Bank.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 27, 2017
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Fake Virgin Holidays Facebook Page Offers Bali Holiday
According to a post on a Facebook Page that uses the name ‘Virgin Holidays Australia’, you can get the chance to win a Bali holiday for four just by sharing and commenting.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 27, 2017
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Fake Three (Or Seven) Headed Snake Image
This story was first published on March 2nd, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 27, 2017
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PayPal ‘We Couldn’t Verify Your Recent Transactions’ Phishing Scam
Image ©: stevanovicigor /Depositphotos.com Online criminals continue to target PayPal customers via scam emails and text messages. One version of the scam, which is currently being distributed via email, falsely claims that PayPal couldn’t verify your recent…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 27, 2017
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‘Victim Compensation Payment’ Advance Fee scam
This email, which purports to be from the FBI and the British High Commission claims that you are eligible to receive a scammed victim compensation payment of $2,316,000.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 27, 2017
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Maroochydore High School Answering Machine Message Hoax
This story was first published on February 10, 2010
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 27, 2017
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‘Someone Has Your Password’ Phishing Scam Emails
Inboxes are currently being hit by emails that claim that “someone has your password”. The emails, which have the word “google” in the sender field, warn that access to your account will be suspended if you do not reply within 24 hours.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 26, 2017
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[HOAX] “Penolakan ustadz Abdul Somad di Hong Kong merupakan pesanan LBP”
“Klaim “*infovalid” tidak menyertakan sumber informasi yang disebutkan sebagai info valid, tidak ada informasi sumber jelas yang bisa diverifikasi untuk memeriksa validitas informasi yang disampaikan.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 26, 2017
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[HOAX] “UAS DIZALIMI, SULTAN BRUNEI : “AKAN KAMI BOIKOT SELURUH BISNIS HONGKONG DI BRUNEI”;”
“Klaim di bagian “Pada wawancara dengan media setempat” tidak menyertakan sumber informasi kejadian (wawancara) dan “media setempat” seperti yang diklaim, tidak ada informasi sumber jelas yang bisa diverifikasi untuk memeriksa validitas informasi yang…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 26, 2017
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[HOAX] “Ada yang tau kenapa di lengan kanan bagian atas seragam tentara Turki bernomer 571?”
“Foto tersebut berasal dari serial “Söz” (“Promise”), di kehidupan nyata tidak ada Komando Operasi Spesial (Special Forces Command) tentara Turki yang menggunakan atribut tersebut.”
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 25, 2017
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[HOAX] “Didit Anak Prabowo Subianto Berkampanye Untuk Mendukung Komunitas Gay”
Foto yang dipakai oleh infomenia.net adalah hasil suntingan (crop) dari kolase foto yang sebelumnya sudah beredar di 2014, salah satunya di https://goo.gl/v21a2i.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 25, 2017
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False Claim – Onions are Magnets for Bacteria
This story was first published on February 22nd, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 24, 2017
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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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[HOAX] “Seorang polisi Israel mencekik seorang anak Palestina sampai mati pada hari sabtu selama demonstrasi Kedutaan Amerika pindah ke Yerusalem”
Hoax ini sebelumnya sudah beredar dan debunked di Malaysia: “Video yang diklaim Kamal Jambu adalah seorang polisi Israel yang mencekik seorang anak laki-laki Palestina sampai kematiannya tidak terjadi di Israel … Sebenarnya, kejadian itu bahkan tidak terjadi…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 22, 2017
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[HOAX] “Jangan gunakan ponsel sambil mengisi pulsa meteran, sangat berbahaya!”
Hoax yang sebelumnya sudah beredar di India, Vietnam, lalu sampai Indonesia: “Pham Van Duc – Ketua Hung Dao komune (kabupaten Tu Ky) dikonfirmasi ke Reporter: “Dalam komune, kita tidak memiliki hal ini terjadi dan ini adalah rumor sejumlah orang di jaringan…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 22, 2017
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HOAX – ‘Google Earth Finds SOS From Woman Stranded on Deserted Island’
This story was first published on March 20, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 19, 2017
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[HOAX] “Seorang Pria di Dander Bojonegoro Meninggal Akibat Menggunakan HP”
“Kejadian sebenarnya bukan di Bojonegoro tetapi di India: “Tiga tewas, ratusan luka-luka. Diterbitkan 14 Oktober 2015 pada dimensi 720 × 477 di The Panjab Polisi Telah Digunakan Beban Bambu, Air Cannon Dan Hidup Amunisi Terhadap Damai Memprotes Sikh Dalam…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 17, 2017
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[HOAX] “Ngeri, Jembatan Suramadu Saat Diterjang Ombak Besar”
Video tersebut pernah digunakan untuk bahan hoax di India, digunakan lagi untuk hoax di Indonesia. Belum diketahui lokasi jembatan yang sebenarnya, tetapi di India terkonfirmasi berdasarkan identifikasi ciri-ciri jembatan Bandra-Worli Sea Link, lokasi…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 16, 2017
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[HOAX] “Tilapia Mutant Fish”; | “Nila Ikan Mutan”
“Bottom line: Tilapia is popular for good reason—it’s inexpensive and widely available, plus it “goes with everything.” And though it’s not rich in omega-3s, it’s a good source of lean protein and is better for you than fatty meats like burgers and bacon.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 16, 2017
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[HOAX] “Anies : Siapa Yang Bisa Ngatasin Banjir, Nabi Nuh Saja Nyerah..!!”
Situs tersebut mengambil isi berita dari situs berita media lainnya, salah satunya dari https://goo.gl/pgRmW4 dengan mengganti judul asli ke “Anies : Siapa Yang Bisa Ngatasin Banjir, Nabi Nuh Saja Nyerah..!!” dan menambahkan “” ya kita semua harus lebih…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 15, 2017
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