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Thousands of dissected hoaxes in Indonesian and English: the claim, what the fact-checkers found, and the sources to verify it yourself.
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Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Mercury Warning
CFL’s do contain mercury but an environmental cleanup crew is not required if a bulb breaks.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2017
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Painted Bathroom Floor Photograph
Email claims an attached photograph shows a bathroom with the floor painted so that it appears to be open to the sky Subject: WOW BATHROOM PAINTED FLOOR IMAGINE YOU ARE AT A PARTY on the tenth floor….
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2017
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Surita Diputs Naidoo Charity Hoax
Message claims that a young hit-and-run victim in South Africa will receive money to help cover medical expenses every time the email is forwarded. Subject: FW: Please Help Someone Who Will Never Repay You.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2017
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) Payment Refund Phishing Scam
Various messages purporting to be from the UK’s Driver & Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are claiming that you are eligible for a refund from a previous payment and should click a link to complete a refund application.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2017
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Steve Irwin Nigerian Scam
Internet scammers will stop at nothing to steal money or identities from their unsuspecting victims. The fraudster responsible for this callous scam email has the audacity to pose as Terri Irwin, the wife of wildlife warrior Steve, who was tragically killed…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2017
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[MISINFORMASI] Foto Putri Raja Salman Mengenakan Pakaian Adat Bali
Banyak beredar foto-foto wanita yang memakai baju adat bali diclaim sebagai putri arab, beberapa disebarkan oleh media mainstream dan beberapa disebarkan pengguna media sosial dengan menambahkan kata-kata hasutan.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 9, 2017
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Disprin Dangerous for Children Warning Email
Contains elements of truth, but is misleading and inaccurate
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 8, 2017
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Shark Attacking Helicopter Photograph
The image is not a genuine photograph. Instead it is a combination of two entirely unrelated photographs. And the hoax image certainly was not nominated by National Geographic as “The photo of the year”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 8, 2017
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Paris Hilton Stabbed in Jail Hoax
Reports claims that jailed heiress Paris Hilton was stabbed multiple times by another prisoner. LOS ANGELES, CA Paris Hilton who not more than four hours earlier was physically removed from a courtroom, has been stabbed multiple times.Although no official…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 8, 2017
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Marks & Spencer Voucher Giveaway Hoax
Message claims that Marks & Spencer and Persimmon Homes are giving away vouchers worth up to £500 for those who forward the email to others. Fw: Free M&S vouchers Marks & Spencer’s, in conjunction with Persimmon Homes, are giving away free vouchers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 8, 2017
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Skype Phishing Scam
False – The message is a phishing scam AddPopular Internet telephony network, Skype, has been targeted by scammers intent on stealing personal information from Skype users.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 8, 2017
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Optical Mouse Cancer Warning Hoax
According to this “warning” email, using an optical mouse can have dangerous side effects and cause cancer due to the amount of radiation produced by the devices.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 8, 2017
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Shampoo Survey Scam – “You Wont Use Head and Shoulder Shampoo Again”
The message is a scam designed to trick you into spamming your Facebook friends and participating in bogus online surveys. The claim that the supposed growth was caused by shampoo is a lie.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 8, 2017
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HOAX: Meme Anggaran Kemendikbud 400 Trilyun
Sebuah akun Facebook dengan nama ‘Humor Politik’ memposting meme bergambarkan Sri Mulyani dan bertuliskan ‘Sri Mulyani Indrawati sedih, Rp.400 triliun anggaran Kemendikbud habis tapi hasil tidak tercapai’.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 8, 2017
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[HOAX] Penculikan Anak Gelandangan di Brebes
Hoax atau berita bohong kerap berdampak fatal, terutama bagi kalangan masyarakat yang tak mengonfirmasi ataupun mengecek kebenarannya. Hal inilah yang terjadi di Desa Tegalrejo, Kecamatan Banjarharjo, Kabupaten Brebes, Jawa Tengah.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 8, 2017
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Michael Vick Virginia Beach SPCA Poster Hoax
Poster, claiming to be from the Virginia Beach SPCA, thanks Michael Vick, a US sportsman indicted on illegal dog fighting charges, for finding a home for 14 American Pit Bull Terriers rescued from Hurricane Katrina. Subject: Athlete of the Year
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 7, 2017
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HOAX: Video Cindera Mata Raja Salman Untuk Ibu Iriana Jokowi Yang Diserahkan Ke KPK
Sebuah akun Twitter dengan nama akun @gerilyapolitik memposting video hoax dengan narasi: ‘Heboh di Medsos, Kalung-Kalung Berlian dari Raja Salman untuk Ibu Iriana Jokowi Diserahkan ke KPK’
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 7, 2017
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HOAX: Foto Salam Tiga Jari Raja Salman
Beredar di sosial media gambar hoax Raja Salman memberikan salam 3 jari pada saat kunjungan beliau di Jakarta tempo hari, disertai narasi: ‘Jokowi senyum2 simpul, saat Raja Salman memberikan salam 3 jari…. wkwkwkwkwk.. Anies Sandi dong…’
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 7, 2017
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HOAX: Meme Pesan Gus Dur Sebelum Wafat
Beredar di media sosial meme hoax yang memajang foto Alm. Gus Dur dengan disertai kalimat: ‘Pesan Gusdur Sebelum Wafat Saat ini dia (Hb. Rizieq) bersebrangan dengan saya, tapi suatu saat nanti Nahdliyin akan berbondong-bondong menjadikan dia pemimpinnya.’
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 7, 2017
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(HOAX): Selebaran Waspada Penculik Beredar di Medsos
Isu penculikan belakangan merebak di tengah masyarakat. Terlebih di jejaring media sosial (medsos) menyebar selebaran mengatasnamakan institus Polri. Edaran itu berisi tentang imbauan agar masyarakat waspada dan lebih berhati-hati dengan kasus penculikan.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 7, 2017
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