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Microsoft ‘Yearly Anniversary Winning’ Advance Fee Scam
According to this email, which purports to be from software giant Microsoft, you are the lucky winner of nine hundred and fifty thousand Great British Pounds Sterling.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 10, 2015
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Beware of ‘Secret Sister Gift Exchange’ Schemes
A series of messages being posted via Facebook and other social media outlets are inviting people to participate in “secret sister” gift exchange schemes.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 10, 2015
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‘Application For Leave’ Emails Contain Malware
Inboxes are currently being hit by emails that claim that a request for leave has been approved. The emails list the proposed dates for the leave and include a company name.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 9, 2015
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Blue's Clues Star Steve Burns Did NOT Die in a Car Accident
According to a report circulating via social media and the blogosphere, Steve Burns, former host of popular children’s TV show Blue’s Clues, has died in a car accident. The report claims that the US entertainer was killed in a one-car crash in Pennsylvania.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 4, 2015
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American Airlines, ‘eTicket Itinerary and Receipt Confirmation’ Malware Email
This email, which purports to be from American Airlines, claims to be an ‘eTicket Itinerary and Receipt Confirmation’ and claims that you can print out your flight ticket by opening an attached Microsoft Word document.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 3, 2015
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(HOAX) Pengisian Nitrogen Murni ke Ban Mobil Bisa Memberikan Keuntungan Bagi Pengendara Biasa
HATI2 MNGISI TEKANAN BAN. Saya nulis ini bukan utk mematikan business pngisian ban di pompa2 bensin seperti gambar yg saya upload ini. … bukan sama sekali, saya hanya mngajak poro sedulur lebih berhati2.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 2, 2015
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(HOAX) Syiah menyerang Saudi pada musim haji 1979
Beberapa hari ini ramai beredar posting tentang pendudukan Masjidil Haram tahun 1979 yang disebut sebut dilakukan oleh Syiah (seperti post dibawah), ini unfortunately tidak benar, kebetulan pernah baca buku tentang kejadian ini dan menonton kajian Syaikh…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Nov 1, 2015
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(HOAX) Rokok Marlboro Berisi Ganja
dapat dipastikan jika kabar tersebut hanyalah HOAX semata. bantahan juga diberikan oleh salah satu situs yang bergerak dipemberantasan hoax yakni snopes. https://www.snopes.com/politics/satire/marlboro.asp
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 30, 2015
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Fake Domain Suspension Notice Emails Link to Malware
Domain name holders are currently being targeted in an aggressive malware campaign that claims their domain name has been suspended for violation of the domain registrar’s abuse policy.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 29, 2015
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Bogus Simple Energy Bill Emails Contain Macro Malware
‘eBill’ notification emails purporting to be from electricity and gas retailer Simple Energy are currently hitting inboxes. The emails, which feature the Simple Energy logo and formatting, contain a ‘bill summary’ and claim that you can find your latest gas…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 29, 2015
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Peter Dinklage is NOT Dead – Actor Targeted in Celebrity Death Hoax
Image courtesy of Gage Skidmore [ CC BY-SA 3.0 ], via Wikimedia Commons According to a report circulating via social media, actor Peter Dinklage has been killed in a car accident.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 27, 2015
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(HOAX) Foto Logo I Love Israel pada Permen Mentos
Padahal, gambar yang sama persis telah ada sejak tahun lalu berdasarkan reverse image dari Google Search(lihat link gambar dibawah). Menurut sebuah web di Turki, tidak diketahui permen mentos berlogo “I Love Israel” dijual ke negara mana aja.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 25, 2015
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(HOAX) Pria Bojonegoro meninggal karena mendengar musik dari HP nya sambil tidur & korslet.
Foto yang disematkan tidak ada kaitannya dengan isi narasi pesan tersebut. Foto yang digunakan ialah foto kejadian kekerasan terhadap demostran Sikh di Punjab, India. Berikut linknya: http://www.jantakareporter.com/india/faridkot/21917/
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 24, 2015
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(HOAX) BKMG menyarankan menaruh baskom air yang dicampur garam supaya hujan cepat turun
1. BMKG tidak pernah mengeluarkan himbauan seperti itu. 2. Baskom air yang dicampur garam sangat tidak mencukupi untuk kondensasi pembentukan awan di atmosfer. 3.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 23, 2015
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(FITNAH) Pemerintah Tidak Serius Menangani Kebakaran Hutan, Usahanya Sejauh Ini Cuma Pencitraan
kabar mengenai pemerintah tidak menangani secara serius perihal kebakaran hutan telah di- debunk oleh akun Nophie Frinsta. Berikut kutipannya: […] Setelah tiba di Pangkalan Udara Lanud Palembang, ribuan prajurit TNI yang akan diperbantukan memadamkan api…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 23, 2015
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(HOAX) Lab RS Angkatan Laut membuat Daftar Minuman Berbahaya
Badan POM telah membuat klarifikasi yang dimuat dalam Fanpage Indonesia Hoaxes. Berikut kutipan penjelasannya: [Klarifikasi] Badan POM Bantah Edarkan Daftar Berbahaya!
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 22, 2015
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Criminals Use Name of Lottery Winner John Liappas in Advance Fee Scam Messages
According to this message, which purports to be from lottery winner John Liappas, you have been ‘chosen by God’ to receive a cash donation of $500,000.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 19, 2015
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Fake ‘First NetBank Third Party Payment’ Emails From CBA Contain Malware
This email, which purports to be from Australia’s Commonwealth Bank (CBA), is supposedly a ‘First NetBank Third Party Payment’ notification about a recent payment from your account to a third party.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 14, 2015
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[HOAX] Jackie Chan Masuk Islam
Foto Jackie Chan memakai pakaian gamis beserta sorban yang sedang berada di dalam mobil menjadi bahan pembicaraan warga net di pertengahan Oktober 2015. Ada saja oknum yang tidak bertanggung jawab menyebarkan foto tersebut menjadi kabar bohong alias hoax.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 12, 2015
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[HOAX] Aplikasi i-Doser, Narkoba Digital
i-Doser merupakan sebuah aplikasi suara yang masuk ke kuping dan mengecoh kinerja otak. Ini disebut sebagai narkoba digital karena kerap membuat pendengarnya kecanduan dan hilang akal, layaknya mabuk.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 12, 2015
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