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Another Useless Facebook Warning Post – ‘Little Girl Disfigured Trojan Horse Virus’
According to a rather breathless warning message that is currently circulating on Facebook, you should not open a Facebook post featuring a photo of a disfigured little girl because the photo is a “trojan horse virus”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 7, 2017
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Fake Origin Energy Bill Emails Link to Malware
Keep an eye out for bill emails that appear to come from Australian energy supplier Origin. The emails feature the Origin logo and colour scheme and are designed to emulate genuine Origin bill notification emails. However, the emails are not from Origin.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 7, 2017
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‘Free Airline Ticket’ Scam Posts Plaguing Facebook
In recent years, Facebook has been hit with an ongoing series of scam posts that falsely claim to be giving away free flight tickets.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 7, 2017
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Fake New York State DMV Emails Link to Malware
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is warning consumers to watch for fake traffic violation emails that link to malware websites.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2017
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Monica Lewinsky is NOT Dead – Fake-News
According to a “news” report being shared via social media, Monica Lewinsky has been murdered during an apparent robbery. The report claims that a “known pot addict” is a suspect in the murder and suggests that the Clintons are also being treated as suspects.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2017
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‘We’ve Received Your Payment’ Apple Phishing Scam
Yet another phishing scam is targeting Apple users. This version falsely claims that your Apple account was used to make a purchase on the App store from a location in Brazil.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2017
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HOAX – ‘Calls to 0809 Area Code from UK will be Charged at £1500 Per Minute’
This story was first published on February 13, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2017
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‘Interschools WhatsApp ISIS Group’ Warning is a Hoax
According to a message being shared via WhatsApp and social media sites, you should not join a WhatsApp group called ”Interschools” because it belongs to Daesh (ISIS). The message claims that, if you do join the group, you will not be able to leave.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 5, 2017
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[HOAX] SHAH RUKH KHAN MENINGGAL DUNIA
Pecinta Bollywood tentu dibuat panik oleh kabar baru-baru ini yang menyebut Shah Rukh Khan meninggal dunia dalam suatu kecelakaan pesawat. Kabar burung tersebut rupanya datang dari media luar India.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jun 5, 2017
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[HOAX] Amien Rais: “Uang Korupsi Yang Saya Terima Hanya 600 Juta”
Pendiri Partai Amanat Nasional (PAN), Amien Rais, menjelaskan mengenai uang Rp 600 juta yang disebut jaksa KPK berasal dari aliran dana kasus korupsi pengadaan alat kesehatan dengan terdakwa mantan Menteri Kesehatan Siti Fadilah Supari.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jun 4, 2017
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(FITNAH+HOAX) Harry Sufehmi, Otak Di Belakang Munculnya Afi Inayah
Harry Sufehmi melalui akun pribadinya melakukan klarifikasi bahwa dirinya tidak pernah bertemu Afi Inayah. Adapun, dia berteman dengan Afi di Facebook baru pada tanggal 23 Mei 2017.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jun 3, 2017
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The Best Address in England (Adult Joke)
The following joke has circulated far and wide. I include it here simply because I have had a number of messages asking if the supposed address is real.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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Gareth & Catherine Bull Advance Fee Lottery Scam
This story was first published on July 26, 2013.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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“NASA 15 Days of Darkness”; Hoax Returns
The claims in the reports are utter nonsense. NASA has certainly not confirmed any such event for June, November, or any other month.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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Reshipping Fraud – Parcel Mule Scams
The supposed jobs are reshipping scams designed to trick victims into receiving and resending items bought with stolen payment cards. The job might look like a great opportunity. Especially if you are unemployed.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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No, Philippine Airlines is NOT Giving Away Free Airline Tickets on Facebook
Yet another bogus “anniversary giveaway” is appearing on Facebook. This version falsely claims that Philippine Airlines is giving away flight tickets as a means of celebrating the company’s 28th anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 31, 2017
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PayPal ‘Credit Card Removed’ Phishing Scam
This story was first published on December 19, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 31, 2017
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(HOAX) Pembegal dan Penjambret Akan Balas Dendam
Pesan berantai itu menunjukkan adanya upaya pelaku kriminal begal dan jambret akan menuntut balas cukup meresahkan masyarakat. Dilansir dari Detikcom, Kapolrestabes Bandung Kombes Pol Winarto menegaskan kepada seluruh warga khususnya di Kota Bandung, untuk…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 29, 2017
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(HOAX) Lowongan Pekerjaan di PT Badak LNG
Foto lowongan pekerjaan itu merupakan informasi palsu. Sebab, informasi itu berasal dari Fanpage palsu. Fanpage PT Badak LNG resmi bernama Badak LNG – Maju Bersama Masyarakat (@badaking.id).
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 28, 2017
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[HOAX] Pelaku Bom Kampung Melayu adalah Anggota Polisi
Beredar kabar berita pelaku Bom BUNUH DIRI di Kampung Melayu adalah mantan Polisi. Kabar tersebut adalah bohong alias hoax. Polisi yang dimksud bernama Rinton Girsang. Rinton berada di Pontianak dan masih hidup.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 25, 2017
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