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Frederic Pretty Facebook Hacker Hoax
According to an urgent sounding ALL CAPS message that is currently gaining momentum on Facebook, users should not accept friend requests from someone named Frederic Pretty because he is a hacker.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Hoax – Professional Hacker 'Faceb Hu' Taking Control Of Computers Via Friend Requests
This “urgent” Facebook-driven message warns users to watch out for someone who goes by the name of FACEB HU, because he is a professional hacker.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Hacker Warning Hoax – Do Not Accept Friend Requests From Bobby Roberts
This story was first published on March 14, 2011 According to a breathless message that is currently rocketing around Facebook and Twitter, users should not accept friend requests from a person called Bobby Roberts because he is a hacker.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Bogus Hacker Warning – ' Between First and Second Names in Facebook Chat
This story was first published on March 24, 2011 This rather silly hacker warning is currently moving around Facebook. The message claims that the appearance of the characters “'” between the first and second names of friends listed in your Facebook chat…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Simon Ashton Email Hacker Hoax
This story was first published on 25th April 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Dubious Facebook 'Security Alert' – Obama Nation Hackers
This story was first published on October 12, 2012 According to yet another dubious “security alert” on Facebook, users should avoid clicking links couched as requests for profile information from Mitt Romney.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Pointless Facebook Warning – Hackers Posting Insulting Messages or Sexual Content In Your Name
This story was first published on November 10, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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Destiny Valle Facebook Page Hacker 'Warning'
This breathless “hacker warning” has recently joined the hundreds of other pointless, misleading and inaccurate “security alert” messages that circulate continually on Facebook.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 7, 2017
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‘Outstanding Balance’ Email Opens Binary Options Scam Website
According to this “reminder” email, I have an outstanding balance in my account of $3124. Supposedly, the message is a final reminder before the account is frozen. It urges me to click the “Confirm” button to go to the next page and “avoid any complications”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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‘Disney World Trip for Five’ Facebook Prize Scam
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Walt Disney World Rt.”, you can get a bag containing a Disney World trip for five, sweets, and other prizes just by sharing and commenting on a giveaway post. However, the supposed giveaway is a scam.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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‘Vodafone Bill Is Ready’ Malware Email
Vodafone customers should watch out for fraudulent emails claiming that their Vodafone bill is ready. The email links to malware. The fake message includes the Vodafone logo and is formatted so that it appears at first glance to be a genuine Vodafone…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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Fake-News: ‘Retired CIA Agent Confesses to Killing Marilyn Monroe’
Image: © ranker666/depositphotos.com This story was first published on April 22, 2015
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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‘Personal Assistant’ Money Laundering Scam
This story was first published on September 18, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 6, 2017
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(HOAX) Azab Pada Yahudi di Israel
Video tersebut adalah video tragedi pesta pernikahan yang terjadi di Versailles Wedding Hall, Jerusalem, pada tanggal 24 Mei 2001. Duapuluh tiga orang meninggal dunia dalam tragedi ini.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 3, 2017
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(HOAX) Ahok Masih Berkeliaran Pasca Putusan Pengadilan
Anggota Forum Anti Fitnah Hasut dan Hoax (FAFHH), Anang Noise melakukan penelusuran di Google. Berdasarkan penelusurannya, foto yang diklaim pada sumber adalah foto pada tahun 2014.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Aug 3, 2017
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Santander ‘New Online Banking Authentication’ Phishing Scam
An information stealing phishing scam targeting Santander Bank customers is currently being distributed via email. The email, which has the subject line “Santander Alerts Service Update”, claims that the bank is introducing new online banking authentication…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 1, 2017
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‘Funds Credited To Your Account’ Spam Emails
Today, I received a spam email with the subject line “please access and transfer your remaining funds”. The body of the email claimed that the funds had been credited to my user-account and the transaction had been approved.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 1, 2017
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Fake ‘Love Island’ Facebook Pages Scamming Fans
Fans of the British dating reality show Love Island should keep an eye out for Facebook scam posts offering the chance to win holidays and other show related prizes. Several fake Love Island Facebook Pages have recently appeared on the network.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017
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SMiShing Scams on The Rise – Watch for Scam Text Messages
In recent years, cyber criminals have increasingly turned to SMS as a means of distributing phishing scams. Dubbed SMiShing ( SMS Phishing), this tactic offers criminals a quick and easy method of reaching potential victims.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017
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Progesterex – Sterility Date Rape Drug Hoax
This story was first published on July 8, 2004
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 31, 2017
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