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Scam Emails Claim That Someone Just Sent You $3,182.00 With PayPal
Apparently, Kathryn just sent me $3,182.00 USD via PayPal. So did Flor. And Andromeda, Betty, and Mea. Not to mention Augustina, Linda, and Shawna. And Dave, of course!
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 16, 2017
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Veronica John Garang ‘Mutual Investment Request’ Scam Email
According to this email, the wife of the late Sudanese politician and leader John Garang needs your help to transfer and process the sum of $22 million. And, “Veronica” is willing to give you 20% of this fund in exchange for your help.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 16, 2017
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Mobile Phone Misinformation – XALAN and #90 Hoax
This report was first published in November 2005. A would-be warning, which has been circulating since at least 2005, claims that scammers are hijacking mobile phones by tricking users into pressing a specific combination of digits.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 15, 2017
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Rockstar Energy Drink Car Decal Wrapping Money Laundering Scam
This story was first published on December 19, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 15, 2017
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cPanel ‘Account Verification’ Phishing Scam
Most website owners and managers will be familiar with the web hosting control system cPanel. cPanel allows users to quickly and easily manage all aspects of their websites via an easy-to-use graphical interface.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 14, 2017
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Yet Another Tesco ‘Free Voucher’ Survey Scam Hitting Facebook
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, retailer Tesco is giving away a free £100 voucher to everyone. The post urges you to click to get your free vouchers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 14, 2017
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Run A Website? Don’t Get Caught by ‘Domain Registration SEO’ Spam Emails
If you own and manage websites and domain names, then you’ve likely received spam messages like this. Subject: [Your domain} expiration You have 1 domain name seo registration service pending.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 13, 2017
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Fake-News ‘Alligator Rape’ Story Uses Picture of Real Zoo Keeper
According to a post that is currently circulating via social media, a zookeeper at Naples Zoo was killed while attempting to rape an alligator.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 12, 2017
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‘Satanic Agents Looking for Blood ‘ WhatsApp Warning Hoax
The claims in the supposed warning are fanciful nonsense. Nobody in Khomas or anywhere else in the world has died just from receiving a phone call or text message.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 11, 2017
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HOAX – 'Send Message to 10 Contacts to Activate WhatsApp with 'F' Logo'
This story was first published on September 12, 2014 According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp, your account will be deleted if you do not share the same message with at least 10 contacts.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 11, 2017
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Hoax-Slayer’s Current Top Five Silliest Hoaxes
A Few of The More Ridiculous Internet Hoaxes Currently Circulating Some hoaxes might seem reasonably credible, at least at first glance. But, others are just plain silly and it’s hard to understand how they can possibly continue to circulate for so long.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 10, 2017
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Facebook Scam – ‘Unsellable’ Roulotte RV Giveaway
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Vehicles Fans”, you can go in the draw to win one of thirty Roulotte RVs just by liking, sharing, and commenting. “Roulotte” is a French word that means “caravan”. Affiliate Promotion I love my FitBit!
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 10, 2017
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Elephant Encounter Story – Not the Same Elephant
This story was first published on December 1, 2010
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 10, 2017
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Watch Out For This Fake ANZ Bank “Account Restricted”; Email
If you bank with ANZ, keep an eye out for this fraudulent security notification message, which is currently being distributed via email. The message claims that, during recent security checks, ANZ was unable to verify your account information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 7, 2017
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Aldi Version of Perfume Car Park Robberies Myth Now Circulating
An urban legend that warns of car park criminals in parking areas using ether disguised as perfume to debilitate and rob victims has circulated in various forms since at least the turn of the century.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 7, 2017
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Apple Customers Being Targeted in “iCloud Mail”; Phishing Scam
Apple customers are being targeted in yet another phishing scam. Bogus “Welcome to iCloud” scam emails are currently hitting inboxes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 6, 2017
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Hoax Scares Recipients with False Claims of Massive Earthquake
The warning is a hoax. Parts of Africa did experience earthquakes in early April 2017. More quakes and tremors may occur in coming days. However, there are no credible predictions indicating that a massive earthquake is about to hit the region.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 5, 2017
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Fake Farmville VIP Receipt Email Tries to Steal Your PayPal Info
This email, which looks like it was sent by PayPal, claims that you have made an order via Facebook for a Farmville VIP membership. The email states that, if you did not authorise this supposed order, you should click a link to cancel it.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 5, 2017
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TRUE – Circulating Parrot Flower Photographs Depict Real Plants
This story was first published on May 21, 2008
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 4, 2017
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These Dangerous Malware Emails Know Your Name and Home Address
A clever and quite dangerous malware attack is currently underway. You may receive an email that claims that you can view a contract by opening an attached Microsoft Word document.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 4, 2017
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