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Misleading Warning about Missed Calls From +375 and +371 Numbers Outline
This story was first published on September 7, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 30, 2017
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Egg Windshield Attack Robbery Warning
This story was first published on December 2, 2009
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 29, 2017
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Hoax Warning Claims 'Bompie' Brand Frozen Juice Has Killed 180 People
This story was first published on November 4, 2015 According to a message that is circulating rapidly via social media, SMS, and email, you should not buy a frozen juice brand called ‘Bompie’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 28, 2017
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Audi Passion Car Giveaway Facebook Scam
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Audi Passion”, you can win one of two Audi cars just by liking, sharing, and commenting.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 27, 2017
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Fake-News Report Claims Five Meter Tall Human Skeleton Found at Uluru
This story was first published on August 5, 2015 According to a report that is circulating rapidly via social media, archeologists have unearthed the largest human skeleton ever discovered.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 27, 2017
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[HOAX] “Tol sala3 ambrol”
=SUMBER= (1) Pertanyaan dari salahsatu pengikut Page MAFINDO. (2) Pesan yang dikirimkan melalui Whatsapp. =NARASI= “Tol sala3 ambrol” =PENJELASAN= Kejadian sesungguhnya adalah di Ecuador, bukan di Salatiga.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 27, 2017
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[HOAX] “Keajaiban terjadi hari ini: Amerika dan Kanada melihat dua matahari.”
=SUMBER= Pesan siaran (broadcast) Whatsapp. =NARASI= “Keajaiban terjadi hari ini: Amerika dan Kanada melihat dua matahari. Inilah yg disebut: Hunters Moon.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 27, 2017
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[HOAX] “Hati-hati Dengan Grab Avanza B 6217 UWH”
mitra Grab tersebut memang telah diberhentikan dari Grab tapi bukan kasus perampokan. Selain itu, mitra Grab tersebut bukan GrabCar tapi GrabBike […] JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com – Marketing Director Grab Indonesia Mediko Azwar menyebut pesan berantai atau broadcast…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 26, 2017
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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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Apple ‘Unusual Transaction Attempt’ Phishing Scam Email
This email, which purports to be from Apple, claims that your account has been locked for your protection. Supposedly, the company prevented an “unusual transaction attempt on your Apple account”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 25, 2017
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Why Does Unrelated Text Appear in Some Spam Emails?
Question From Reader: I sometimes get spam emails that have phrases or paragraphs about topics that do not seem to have any connection to what the spammer is trying to sell.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 25, 2017
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In My Opinion, Most Scam Victims are Naive, Not Stupid
When I publish an article about a phishing, advance fee, or job scam, I often receive comments along the lines of “If anyone is stupid enough to fall for that, they deserve to be ripped off!” Personally, I think that attitude is too harsh and is certainly not…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 25, 2017
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How to Respond to Hoax Messages
What do you do if you see a social media post or email that you know is a hoax? If you receive a lot of hoax messages, it can be tempting to fire off an irate reply condemning the sender for his or her foolishness.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 25, 2017
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[HOAX] Ahok Ciptakan Lirik Lagu “Tuhan Tidak Tidur”
Lagu berjudul “Tuhan Tidak Tidur” yang ramai dibicarakan masyarakat karena lagu itu diciptakan liriknya oleh Ahok. Sebagian masyarakat yang merindukan sosok Ahok, merasa lagu itu menjadi pelipur lara di kala sosok pujaannya masih mendekam di Rutan Mako Brimob…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 25, 2017
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[HASUT] “Klarifikasi Grup “hoax”;, malah nyebar hoax..”
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TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 24, 2017
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[HOAX] Telur Menetas Manusia
Sebuah Info Gambar dengan Klaim Telur menetaskan Anak manusia yang dibagikan oleh akun panen like tersebut hingga akhirnya banyak netizen yang ikut share. Setelah di telusuri kenyataanya gambar-gambar tersebut berasal dari berbagai video di youtube.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 24, 2017
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[HOAX] Pernyataan Kontroversial Wiranto Selaku Menko Polhukam Terkait Isu SARA
Belakangan ini, penyebar atau pembuat berita hoax sepertinya sudah tidak pandang bulu dalam melakukan aksinya. Tidak tanggung-tanggung, Menteri Koordinator Bidang Politik Hukum dan Keamanan (Menko Polhukam) Wiranto pun menjadi korban.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 24, 2017
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[HOAX] “Surat Presiden Jokowi Meminta Dukungan kepada BUMN untuk Pemenangan Pilpres 2019”
Pihak Istana Negara melalui Staf Khusus Presiden Bidang Komunikasi, Johan Budi SP menyatakan surat berbahasa Inggris yang mengatasnamakan Presiden Joko Widodo (Jokowi) dengan menggunakan kop Kantor Kepresidenan Indonesia dan tujuannya meminta dukungan untuk…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 24, 2017
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[HOAX] Video Tabung Gas Meledak Karena Digoyang-goyangkan
Ilustrasi Tabung Gas Beredar video di youtube yang menayangkan dua orang sedang mengutak-atik tabung gas dengan mengoyang-goyangkannya. namun saat sedang memperbaiki tabung tersebut meledak mengenai dua orang yang ada dalam video tersebut.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 23, 2017
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(HOAX) : Pernyataan Kapolda Riau : Negara Boleh Tak Ada Tentara, Tapi Polisi Harus Ada
Beberapa waktu lalu netizen dihebohkan oleh pernyataan Kapolda Riau, Irjen Nandang dalam acara ramah tamah dengan awak media yang menyebutkan bahwa Negara boleh tak ada tentara, tapi polisi harus ada, Karena dalam keadaan aman pun masih dibutuhkan Polisi di…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 23, 2017
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