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Disney Still A Favourite Target for Facebook Scammers
Image Credit: ©nicescene/Depositphotos.com Perhaps because it is such a high-profile entity and is known all around the world, Disney tends to be a favourite target for Facebook scammers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 1, 2017
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(HOAX) Suku Baduy Menuntut Ahok Dipenjara 5 Tahun
Foto yang diposting akun Ekka Pujie bukanlah unjuk rasa mengenai tuntutan penjara kepada Basuki Tjahaja Purnama. Foto tersebut aslinya adalah tradisi yang bernama “Seba Baduy”. Tradisi tersebut berasal dari Banten dan dilangsungkan setahun sekali.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 1, 2017
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‘Last Warning Before We Block Your Westpac Account’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from Australian bank Westpac, a review has identified an issue regarding the safe use of your account. It claims that your account has been restricted as a precaution.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 30, 2017
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Beware the ‘My Profile Stalkers’ Facebook Scam
A post currently appearing on Facebook claims that you can check who your profile stalkers are by clicking a link. The message features a list of people that have supposedly been stalking the person who posted it along with the number of times they have…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 30, 2017
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(HOAX) Lucky Florist Rugi Karena Pesanan Bunga Untuk Ahok-Djarot
Postingan tersebut menggunakan nama CNN Indonesia. Namun, ada kejanggalan pada alamat url-nya. yakni CNN (spasi) Indonesia.com. Padahal, alamat url CNN Indonesia yang benar adalah www.cnnindonesia.com.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 30, 2017
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(HOAX) Foto Tangkapan Layar Berita Munarman Dengan Narasi Provokatif
Penelusuran asal foto tersebut dilakukan oleh tim Indonesian Hoaxes. Berdasarkan penelusuran, dengan memasukkan keyword “Munarman FPI Tempo” di mesin pencari, Google, tim Indonesian Hoaxes tidak menemukan adanya berita dengan judul seperti pada narasi 2.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 29, 2017
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No, Kevin M James the ‘Owner of Mercedes’, is not Giving Away Cars on Facebook
According to a post that is currently appearing on Facebook, the owner of Mercedes, identified as one “Kevin M. James”, is giving away two of the luxury vehicles on May 1, 2017.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 28, 2017
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No, Energy Drinks Do NOT Contain Bull Sperm
This story was first published on March 19, 2014.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 28, 2017
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(HOAX) Jusuf Kalla Minta Jangan Beri Bunga Kepada Anies Sandi
Postingan itu seolah-olah membuat narasi dalam foto adalah pernyataan langsung Jusuf Kalla, Wakil Presiden Republik Indonesia. Selain itu, narasi dari Ade Armando memiliki isi tuduhan terhadap Jusuf Kalla.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 28, 2017
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(HOAX) PT DI Dijual Ke China
Isu mengenai PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PT DI) dijual sudah dapat dipastikan tidak benar. Sebab, PT DI termasuk industri strategis yang diatur oleh Undang-Undang No 16 Tahun 2012 dimana kepemilikannya sepenuhnya dikuasi oleh negara dan dilarang dijual kepada…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 28, 2017
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(HOAX) Ahok Diminta Menjadi Walikota Berlin
Isi dari pemberitaan ketiga portal tersebut tidak ditemukan sumbernya. Bahkan, dilacak di media terpercaya tanah air ataupun portal milik Kedutaan Besar Jerman untuk Indonesia tidak ditemukan pernyataan dari Pemerintah Jerman ingin menaturalisasi Ahok sebagai…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 27, 2017
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‘Did You get Your Refund’ Emails Open Binary Options Scam Website
According to this email, I’ve been sent a refund of $231.45. The email suggests that I click a link to review the transaction online. The “transaction number” listed in the email implies that the alleged refund is related to an Amazon transaction.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 26, 2017
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Beware of “Anniversary Giveaway”; Facebook Voucher and Coupon Scams
Have you seen a Facebook post claiming that a particular store is giving EVERYONE a free voucher or coupon to celebrate its anniversary? Hundreds of these giveaways have flooded Facebook over the last year or so.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 26, 2017
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(FITNAH) Tangkapan Layar Ponsel Ahok yang Diretas
Bila melihat gambar yang dicuitkan oleh akun @SiBonekaKayu ada sebuah kejanggalan. Bila ia mengklaim berhasil meretas ponsel Ahok, harusnya kata-katanya ada di kotak hijau sedangkan lawan bicaranya berada di kotak putih.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 26, 2017
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(HOAX) Pesan Berantai Lowongan Pekerjaan Sebagai Guru Baca Tulis Al Quran
Beredar pesan berisikan informasi lowongan untuk posisi guru baca tulis Al Quran. Dalam pesan itu berisikan informasi yang detil, mulai dari prasyaratnya hingga narahubung.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 26, 2017
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(FITNAH) Ulama Bermain Video Mesum
Keterangan foto mengesankan bahwa oknum pelaku perbuatan mesum dalam video adalah ulama Indonesia. Sebab, orang yang dituduhkan sebagai oknum dalam video, yakni Azhar Idrus, bukanlah ulama Indonesia melainkan ulama Malaysia.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 26, 2017
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Fake ‘Action Required’ Email Phishes for Your Amazon Login Details
If you sell on Amazon, watch out for a fake “Action Required” email that claims that you have a balance due on your seller account. The email claims that Amazon attempted to charge your credit card for the balance but your card was declined.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 25, 2017
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No, the Google Foundation has NOT Granted You £864,000
According to an email from the Director of the Google Foundation, you’ve been selected as a major customer this year and can thus obtain a grant.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 25, 2017
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No, Lowe’s Is NOT Giving Away $100 Gift Cards On Facebook For Mother’s Day
The post is fraudulent. Those who participate have no chance of getting a gift card and the post has no connection to Lowe’s. In fact, the post is a Facebook scam designed to trick you into divulging your personal information on scam survey websites as well…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 24, 2017
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Eddie Murphy Has NOT been Killed in a Car Crash
A circulating social media post is claiming that actor and comedian Eddie Murphy has been killed in a car crash. Clicking the message opens a report about the actor’s supposed death on what appears to be a news website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 24, 2017
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