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Fake Oprah Facebook Page Promises Cash for Likes and Shares
Image: © depositphotos.com/ Jean_Nelson A fraudulent Facebook Page that claims to belong to popular talk-show host and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey is promising Facebook users the chance to win large sums of money in exchange for liking, sharing and…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 27, 2018
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‘Dislike Button’ Scams Target Facebook Users
Facebook users are once again under attack from scammers. Users are being enticed to spam their friends, hand over personal information via dodgy survey sites, and install malware via the promise of a ‘Dislike Button’ for their Facebook accounts.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 18, 2010
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No, Morrisons is Not Giving Everyone a Free £85 Coupon
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get a free voucher worth £85 from UK supermarket chain Morrisons. Supposedly, the company is giving one voucher to everyone who participates as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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Bogus HMRC ‘Unsuccessful Submission’ Emails Point to Malware Websites
This email, which purports to be from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ), claims that your submission was received but failed data checks and could not be accepted.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 26, 2018
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Fake Janet Jackson Facebook Page Promises Free Money and Prizes
A Facebook Page that masquerades as the official Page for the popular singer and actress Janet Jackson is claiming that the star is giving away large amounts of cash and valuable prizes to her fans.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 11, 2018
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Bogus Warning – ‘Russian Booksellers Looking For Children’
The child abduction and human trafficking claims are unfounded and have been dismissed as false by police in various US jurisdictions.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 30, 2013
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Bogus ‘Majorca Holidays’ Facebook Page Using Bora Bora Trip as Bait
According to a Facebook Page called “Majorca Holidays”, you can win a holiday package for two to Bora Bora just by sharing and adding the comment “Done”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 24, 2019
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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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How to Recognize Facebook Prize and Giveaway Scams
Most of us who use Facebook will have seen posts claiming that we can win prizes or get free products or services. A great many of these are scams designed to accumulate likes and shares and – in many cases – trick us into divulging our personal information…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 19, 2017
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Fake Origin Energy Bill Emails Link to Malware
Keep an eye out for bill emails that appear to come from Australian energy supplier Origin. The emails feature the Origin logo and colour scheme and are designed to emulate genuine Origin bill notification emails. However, the emails are not from Origin.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 7, 2017
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Money from Microsoft Giveaway Hoax
This story was first published in 2004
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 20, 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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Fancy a New Range Rover? Me Too, But Liking and Sharing on Facebook Won’t Get you One!
Facebook scammers seem to have a thing for Range Rovers. Over the last few years, I’ve seen dozens of different like-farming and survey scams on Facebook that all promise you the chance to win a brand new Range Rover just for liking, sharing, commenting, and…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 16, 2017
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‘Next of Kin’ Advance Fee Scams Continue Unabated
Advance fee scammers have been stealing money and personal information from gullible users the world over for donkey’s years. In fact, such scams predate the Internet by decades.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 12, 2017
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Did a Total Stranger REALLY Leave You $17 Million in His Will?
Alas, the answer to the question posed in the title is an emphatic ‘NO’. If you’ve been using the Internet for any length of time, chances are you’ve received emails pretty similar to the example I’ve included below.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 15, 2015
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‘No Harm Done?’ Think Again! – 4 Reasons Why Participating In Bogus Facebook Giveaways is NOT Harmless
Facebook is awash with bogus competition pages. You know, the ones that promise amazing prizes such as store vouchers, holidays, luxury vehicles, ocean cruises, free air travel, and even houses in exchange for liking, sharing, commenting, and filling in…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 8, 2016
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HOAX – ‘Calls to 0809 Area Code from UK will be Charged at £1500 Per Minute’
This story was first published on February 13, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2017
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More Chevrolet Camaro Giveaway Scams On Facebook
The Facebook Pages are fraudulent. Those who participate in the supposed giveaways have zero chance of winning a Camaro or anything else.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 30, 2016
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Fake Christmas Giveaway Pages Flooding Facebook
Keep an eye out for fraudulent Christmas themed Facebook Pages promising valuable prizes in exchange for liking, sharing, and commenting. Dozens of the fake pages are appearing on Facebook as Christmas draws near.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 13, 2018
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Australian Immigrants Targeted in Phone Scams
People who have recently come to live in Australia are being targeted by callous phone scammers. The scammers, who pretend to be from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), the Department of Home Affairs, or other government entities, inform…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 22, 2018
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