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(HOAX): BI Telah Edarkan Uang Pecahan Rp 200.000
Media sosial dihebohkan dengan beredarnya foto duit pecahan Rp 200 ribu. Belum jelas dari mana asal-usulnya, namun duit tersebut seolah-olah digambarkan sudah muncul di masyarakat. Uang tersebut berwarna ungu.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 15, 2016
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‘Received Documents From Your Bank’ Emails Contain Locky Ransomware
The emails are not from any legitimate financial manager. Nor does the attachment contain banking documents. Instead, the attached.zip file contains a malicious JavaScript file that, if opened, can download and install Locky ransomware.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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Sophisticated Malware Attack Hijacking Australian Banking Apps on Android Phones
Cybercriminals are targeting customers of several Australian banks who use banking apps on Android phones to access their accounts. The attack is perpetrated via sophisticated malware that can hijack the genuine bank apps on the phones, thereby stealing…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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PayPal ‘Account Notification’ Phishing Scam
The email is not from PayPal. It is just one in an endless stream of phishing scams aimed at PayPal customers. It is designed to steal your PayPal account login details, credit card numbers, and other personal information via forms on a fraudulent website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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Fake-News Reports About ISIS Attacks in US Lead to Malware Websites
The claims in the reports are untrue. No ISIS attacks have occurred in the locations mentioned. The reports come from a scam website that attempts to trick people into visiting sites that contain rogue antivirus software, malware plugins, or other nasties.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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Fake Center Parcs Facebook Page is a Like-Farming Scam
Update In November 2018, a new version of this Center Parcs scam claimed that you could comment and share for the chance to win a holiday for 4 people. The post purports to be from a person called “Mark Frendon” who claims to be the CEO of Center Parcs.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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No, a Circulating Image Does NOT Depict Now Grown Up Conjoined Twins Separated By Dr Ben Carson in 1987
Dr Carson and his team did conduct groundbreaking surgery to separate German conjoined twins Benjamin and Patrick Binder in 1987. However, the first photograph depicts Canadian twins Krista and Tatiana Hogan, not the Binder twins.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 13, 2016
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Did a ZCC ‘Prophet’ In South Africa REALLY Challenge a Lion to Do Battle?
The story remains unsubstantiated and may well be untrue. A Kruger National Park spokesperson told AfricaCheck that there were no reports of such an incident and dismissed the story as a hoax.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 12, 2016
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Apple ID ‘Security Notice’ Phishing Scam
The email is not from Apple. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your Apple ID credentials and other personal and financial information. There are many versions of this scam message.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 12, 2016
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‘New Hackers in the Speed’ Facebook Warning
The threat described in the warning is valid and is a technique known as ‘cloning’. Facebook users certainly should be aware of this threat and know how to protect themselves from it. However, it can not be accurately described as ‘hacking’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 12, 2016
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Candy Crush Invites Murder Story is Satire, Not Real News
The story is fiction and not meant to be taken seriously. The supposed murder described in the report never took place. The story originates from the satirical website, The Vally Report. Nothing published on The Valley Report should be taken seriously.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 11, 2016
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Facebook Scam Promises ‘Royal Caribbean Cruise Tickets to Any Location’
The post is a scam. It is not associated with Royal Caribbean in any way and there are no prizes. The purpose of the fraudulent post is to gather as many Facebook Page likes as possible in the shortest possible time and then either use the page to launch…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 11, 2016
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Have Saudi Scientists Concluded that Women Are Mammals but Still Not 100% Human?
The report is a work of fiction. No Saudi panel of scientists has made any such announcement. The story comes via the notorious fake-news website World News Daily Report (WNDR) and is apparently intended to be satirical.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 11, 2016
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Facebook ‘Misuse of Your Account’ Phishing Scam
The email is a phishing scam sent via a compromised Facebook account. The scam is designed to trick you into giving your Facebook account email address and password, your credit card details, and other sensitive personal information to cybercriminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 11, 2016
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‘Delay With Your Order’ Malware Email
The email is not from any legitimate sales manager and the claim that an order has been delayed is just a trick to get you to open the attached file. The attachment contains a malicious javascript file that, if opened, can install malware on your computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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‘The Notebook 2’ Movie Claims are a Hoax
The reports are false. No ‘The Notebook’ sequel has been announced. The claims in the stories are false. These false claims originate from a spate of bogus reports published on several closely related fake-news websites.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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No, Tom Cruise is NOT Moving to South Queensferry, Scotland
The claims in the report are false. Tom Cruise has not announced any intention to move to Scotland. The hoax comes from a fake-news site that publishes a series of nonsensical reports about celebrities.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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Amazon ‘Fire TV Print HD 89.97’ Phishing Email
The email is not from Amazon and the claim that the listed item has been purchased via your account is untrue. The email is a phishing scam designed to steal your personal and financial information via a fraudulent account update process.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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Australian Phone Scammers Threaten Arrest For Tax Evasion
The calls are not from the ATO. Instead, they are scams designed to trick people into sending money and personal information to criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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Yet Another iPhone Giveaway Like-Farming Scam
No iPhones are being given away and there are no winners. The post is a typical like-farming scam designed to gather as many likes as possible in the shortest possible time.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2016
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