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Australian Terrorist Attack Warning Hoaxes
November 2005: A number of emails and text messages warning about impending terrorist attacks are currently circulating in Australia.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2017
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Q33 NY Wingdings Hoax – Elevens and the Wrath of the Eagle
Email claims that entering Q33 NY in the Wingdings font reveals a combination of symbols that reflect the 2001 attack on the Twin Towers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2017
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Yahoo Awards Scam Email
False – The message is a scam According to this email message, the “lucky” recipient has won three hundred, twenty thousand pounds in a prize promotion organized by Yahoo! and Windows Live.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2017
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Rehana 27 From Leicister Hacker Warning Hoax
The claims in the message are untrue and should not be taken seriously. This “warning” is a nothing more than a newer version of a long running Internet hoax that has no basis in fact.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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Classic Lotto Scam
The Classic Lotto scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers responsible.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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Esperanza Lotto Scam
The Esperanza Lotto scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers responsible.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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EURO STAR LOTTERY SCAM
The EURO STAR LOTTERY scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers responsible.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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EURO STAKES LOTTERY SCAM
The EURO STAKES LOTTERY scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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British Web Lottery Scam
The British Web Lottery scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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Global Share Lottery Scam
The Global Share Lottery scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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NATIONAL STATLOTTERIJ SCAM
The NATIONAL STATLOTTERIJ scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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NATIONAL EURO LOTTERY SCAM
The NATIONAL EURO LOTTERY scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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CONTINENTAL LOTTERIES SCAM
The CONTINENTAL LOTTERIES scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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LOTTO BBN BANK LOTTERY SCAM
The LOTTO BBN BANK LOTTERY scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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GRAMSTEL PROMO LOTTERY SCAM
The GRAMSTEL PROMO LOTTERY scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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FAMOUS CULTURE LOTTERY SCAM
The FAMOUS CULTURE LOTTERY scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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Cajar Nacional Lottery Scam
The Cajar Nacional Lottery scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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EL MUNDO SPANISH LOTTERY SCAM
The EL MUNDO SPANISH LOTTERY scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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NORMA INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY SCAM
The NORMA INTERNATIONAL LOTTERY scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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NATIONALE LOTERIE PROMOTION SCAM
The NATIONALE LOTERIE PROMOTION scam email shown below claims that the recipient has won money in an international lottery. The email is an attempt to initiate a dialogue with potential victims and subsequently trick them into sending money to the scammers…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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