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(HOAX) Guntur Soekarno Putra Meninggal
dilansir dari Tempo, setelah melakukan konfirmasi melalui sekretaris pribadi Puti Guntur Soekarno Putri, yakni Nani Kusumawardhani, kabar tersebut tidaklah benar adanya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 26, 2016
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(HOAX) Peresmian Monumen Po An Tui Di TMII
Monumen yang diresmikan di TMII adalah Monumen Perjuangan Laskar Tionghoa dan Jawa menentang VOC Belanda tahun 1740-1743. Monumen itu tidak ada hubungannya dengan Po An Tui.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 23, 2016
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(HOAX) Cerita Inspiratif Thomas Alva Edison
Thomas Alva Edison memang keluar dari sekolahnya saat masih kecil. Sebagai penderita diseleksia, Edison memang sulit beradaptasi dengan situasi belajar yang statis. Salah seorang gurunya memang ada yang mengatakan kalau Edison anak kacau dan sulit diajar.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 22, 2016
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(HOAX) Tulisan Sarlito Wirawan Sarwono Tentang LGBT
Tulisan tersebut bukanlah tulisan dari Prof. Dr. Sarlito Wirawan Sarwono, Guru Besar Psikologi UI. Bantahan mengenai tulisan itu dapat dilihat pada tulisan Ade Armando, Dosen Komunikasi FISIP Universitas Indonesia, berikut: […] Kebohongan ketiga terkait…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 22, 2016
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[HOAX] David Beckham Pakai Kaos Bertuliskan “Free West Papua”; Saat Berkunjung ke Wamena, Papua
Foto mantan pemain sepakbola tersohor di dunia, David Beckham, memakai kaos bertuliskan Free West Papua saat berkunjung ke Wamena, Papua, beredar di media sosial.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 18, 2016
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Fake-News Report Claims That Rat Meat is Being Sold As Chicken Wings Across the United States
According to a report that is currently being shared via social media, America’s FDA has warned consumers that rat meat is being sold as chicken wings in food outlets across the United States.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 17, 2016
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Fake Telstra Bill Emails Again being Used To Distribute Malware
This email, which purports to be from Australian telecommunications company Telstra, supposedly contains your latest Telstra business bill in an attached file. The email includes the Telstra logo and other company graphics and is professionally presented.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 16, 2016
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The Curious Case of Ham-Face Girl (And Poor Ted From Hoax-Slayer)
Of course, the majority of Internet users will know immediately that the girl in this picture just has a piece of ham on her face and she is neither suffering from an incurable skin condition nor getting a $1 donation from Facebook every time someone shares…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 16, 2016
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[EDUKASI, HOAX] Bir Berbahasa Arab di Jakarta
Sebelum masuk ke pokok permasalahan bir bertuliskan dengan bahasa Arab, mari mengenal dahulu bir itu sendiri. Hampir seluruh masyarakat di dunia mengenal dan pernah menenggak minuman berwarna kuning dengan busa-busa putih yang mengambang di sebuah gelas.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 16, 2016
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DVSA Receipt Malware Email
This email, which purports to be from the Fixed Penalty Office at the UK’s Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), claims that your DVSA receipt is included in an attached Microsoft Word document.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 15, 2016
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Microsoft Outlook ‘Account Exceeded Storage Limit’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which claims to be from the Microsoft Outlook account team, your email account has exceeded its storage limit.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 15, 2016
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Do NOT Set Your iPhone Clock Back to 1970 – It Will Break Your Phone
If you follow the instructions contained in a nasty hoax message currently circulating via social media and online forums, you could render your iPhone unusable.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 15, 2016
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[HOAX] Pegawai Honorer K2 Meninggal Dunia Saat Demo di Istana
Kabar yang mengatakan ada beberapa pegawai honorer Kategori Dua (K2) yang meninggal saat melakukan demonstrasi di depan Istana Negara dengan tuntutan agar diangkat menjadi PNS, mengalami simpang siur.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 13, 2016
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[HOAX] Aparat Kepolisian Sektor Mimika Baru Menganiaya Warga
Pada 12 Ferbruari 2016, Pukul 05.40, akun Facebook ‘Victor Yeimo’ mengunggah sebuah gambar dengan deskripsi provokatif tetapi absurd, tidak ada fakta apapun terkait sebab peristiwa dari foto gambar yang diunggahnya tersebut : “Kami mungkin binatang di matamu.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 12, 2016
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Surprise, Surprise! Four Headed Snake Picture is ‘Photoshopped’
This rather compelling picture depicting a four headed, two bodied snake is currently slithering its way around the interwebs. Most people who come across the image will probably realise that the image is the result of digital manipulation via image editing…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2016
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Amazon ‘Security Notice’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this ‘security notice’ email, which purports to be from Internet giant Amazon, access to ‘certain features’ of your account have been temporarily restricted as a security measure.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2016
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Bogus Posts About ISIS Attacks in Australia Link to Scam Website
‘News’ posts currently appearing on Facebook and other social media sites are claiming that ISIS attacks have killed and wounded people in various Australian cities and towns including Geelong, Geraldton, and Atherton.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2016
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‘Bananas Injected With HIV’ Hoax Warning
The claims in the messages are untrue. The messages are just absurd hoaxes with no basis in fact. Sharing these nonsensical warnings will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 11, 2016
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No, Adidas is NOT Giving Free Shoes to Everyone Who Clicks a Facebook Post
According to a post that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, Adidas is giving free shoes to everyone as a means of celebrating its birthday. The post urges you to click to get your shoes while supplies last.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2016
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(HOAX) Cover depan majalah Tempo yang diubah!
(REAL) https://www.facebook.com/groups/fafhh/permalink/240688329597043/
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 9, 2016
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