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Thousands of dissected hoaxes in Indonesian and English: the claim, what the fact-checkers found, and the sources to verify it yourself.
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Fake LinkedIn Invitation Emails Point to Malware
The emails are not from LinkedIn. Links in the bogus emails open websites that contain malware. Malicious emails purporting to be from popular business orientated online network LinkedIn are currently being distributed.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 27, 2010
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Facebook Friend Reported You Virus Warning
The warning was valid but is now outdated. The warning is based on a genuine security threat that targeted Facebook users in early 2009. At that time, a rogue Facebook application was sending bogus terms of service violation messages to Facebook users.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 16, 2010
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Sylvester Stallone Death Hoax Again Circulating
According to a message going viral via social media, iconic US actor Sylvester Stallone has died. The message features an image of the star with the caption “R I P Sylvester Gardenzio Stallone” (1946 – 2018)”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 20, 2018
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Fake ATO “Tax Declaration”; Emails Want You to Download a File
Australian residents are currently receiving emails that claim to be from the Australian Taxation Office (ATO). The emails warn that a review of your 2016 tax return has revealed “several inconsistencies”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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‘Mystery Shopper’ Money Laundering Scams
This story was first published on July 24, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 15, 2017
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Overblown Facebook Warning – ‘Do Not Open Any PMs From Anyone!’
The message is greatly overblown and contains misleading information. Your computer cannot get infected with malware solely by opening a private Facebook message. People should certainly use caution when following links in private messages.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 5, 2014
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“Donald Trump Arrested Virus”; Fake-News Post
[Image © doddis/Depositphotos.com]
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 30, 2016
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Nichole Morgan Friend Request Hacker Hoax
The message is a hoax. It is just one more in a long line of very similar friend-request hacker hoaxes. A hacker cannot take control of your computer just because you accept a friend request.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 8, 2017
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Fake FedEx ‘Shipment Notification’ Email Contains Malware
According to this email, which claims to be a shipment notification from delivery company FedEx, you can view a tracking update by opening an attached file. Supposedly, FedEx sent the email in response to a request for a tracking update.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 29, 2015
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‘Trump Suffering from a Stroke’ Virus Hoax
According to a message that circulates via WhatsApp, SMS, and social media websites, opening a picture of Donald Trump suffering from a stroke will destroy all of the information on your phone and computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 17, 2018
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Jury Duty Phone Scams
This story was first published on October 7, 2014 Scammers posing as court officials or police officers are calling people and claiming that they have missed a scheduled jury duty date and must pay an immediate fine or face serious legal consequences.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 29, 2017
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No, (Insert Name of Fast Food Outlet) is NOT Giving Away Lifetime Passes For Free Food
Facebook is currently being flooded by posts that claim that you can get free lifetime passes to various popular fast food outlets. The posts claim that you can enjoy free food from the specified restaurant for life by clicking a link and following the…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 28, 2016
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WhatsApp ‘Red Light Will Turn Green’ Hoax Message
Image: © depositphotos.com/rfaizal707 According to a message that is circulating via WhatsApp, the company has decided to let the app “work without Internet” at no extra cost.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 5, 2018
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These Dangerous Malware Emails Know Your Name and Home Address
A clever and quite dangerous malware attack is currently underway. You may receive an email that claims that you can view a contract by opening an attached Microsoft Word document.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 4, 2017
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Fake Ticketmaster Purchase Order Email Contains Malware
The email is not from Ticketmaster and the attachment does not contain ticket order details. In fact, the attached.zip file hides a dangerous executable file that, if opened, can install malware on your computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 29, 2015
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Fake Costco Order Notification Leads to Malware
The email is not from Costco. Clicking the link opens a website that contains malware. Once installed, this malware may collect personal information from your computer and connect with servers operated by criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 28, 2014
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Beware of Phone Scammers Offering You a Centrelink Pay Rise
Australian residents continue to be targeted by phone scammers who pretend to be from Centrelink and claim that call recipients are eligible for a pay rise.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 5, 2018
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Christopher or Jessica Davies Hacker Hoax Warning
This story was first published on December 8, 2009
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 9, 2017
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No, Morrisons is NOT Giving Away Free £150 Coupons on Facebook
According to a post that is circulating rapidly on Facebook, UK supermarket chain Morrisons is giving Facebook users a free £150 coupon to celebrate Christmas.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 6, 2018
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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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