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Four Quick Ways to Spot Hoax News Stories
Over recent years, more and more hoax-news websites have appeared online. These sites publish stories that – for the most part – are simply made up by their authors but a designed to look like actual news reports.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 17, 2017
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Angolan Witch Spider – Giant Spider Hoax
This story was first published on March 20, 2013
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 17, 2017
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[HOAX] Foto Setengah Bugil, Diduga Milik Najwa Shihab
Sebuah postingan yang diunggah oleh akun Risaldi Agung sudah di share ratusan kali di salah satu grup media sosial. Faktanya, tautan tersebut jika diklik tidak ada beritanya justru mengarah ke web invite.cahstree.id(sebuah web/apps reward yang belum lama…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 17, 2017
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Digital Camera for Sale (Joke)
This story was first published on 9th December 2003 Back in 2003, this message was being forwarded from inbox to inbox. Since then, social media versions of the message have also circulated.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2017
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Walmart ‘Free 85% Off Coupon’ Facebook Scam
Update: In November 2018, another variant of this scam appeared. According to a post being shared on Facebook, Walmart is giving away free $50 off coupons to celebrate Thanksgiving. Read about the 2018 Thanksgiving version.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2017
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Lizzie Borden ‘You Will get Hacked’ Joke Causing Confusion
A series of silly hacker hoaxes have been rocketing around the Interwebs in recent weeks, duping many users as they travel. These hoax messages warn you not to accept a friend request from a particular person because the person is a hacker.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2017
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British Airways Voucher Giveaway Facebook Scam
Image: © kunertus/depositphotos.com This story was first published on October 29, 2015 Yet another airline ticket giveaway scam is hitting Facebook.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2017
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Bogus Warning – ‘Violin Spider Inside Kettle Kills Family Of 6’
This story was first published on January 29, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 15, 2017
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[KLARIFIKASI] Penyalahgunakan Nama CNN Indonesia Dalam Beberapa Telegram Chat
Media CNN Indonesia yang tergabung grup TRANSMEDIA, tentang chat telegram palsu mengatasnamakan CNN Indonesia. Berikut klarifikasi dari CNN Indonesia, yang diunggah di akun Twitter resmi milik CNN Indonesia Daily @CNNIDaily;…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 14, 2017
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‘2017 Jeep Giveaway’ Facebook Survey Scam
A post that is currently being shared on Facebook claims to be giving away two 2017 Jeep Wranglers as part of a “Summer Promotion”. All you need to do for a chance to win, claims the post, is like the Facebook Page the post comes from, share the post, comment…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 13, 2017
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Why do Facebook Scammers Want Likes?
Question from Reader: I know there are a lot of fake Pages on Facebook that are just designed to get people to click the ‘like’ button. But why? What do the people who create the fake pages get out of it?
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 13, 2017
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‘Your Mac Has Been Blocked’ Tech Support Scam
Note: Browser tech support scams target both Windows and Mac users. The scam websites can often detect what operating system you are using and will load a fake alert popup that specifically targets your system. This report discusses a Mac version of the scam.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 13, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Irina, Istri Ahli IT Hermansyah disebut Mantan PSK
Dibantah oleh pihak keluarga melalui juru bicaranya bahwa isu tersebut tidak benar. Dikutip dari detik.com, Juru bicara keluarga ahli IT Hermansyah, Ikhwan, angkat bicara soal isu yang berkaitan dengan Irina, istri Hermansyah.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 13, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Proyek Tol Semarang-Batang Robohkan 164 Masjid
Beredarnya berita yang meresahkan masyarakat yang di muat oleh media cetak koran Amanah, kemudian menjadi viral setelah berita tersebut dilansir kembali oleh Portal-islam.id.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 13, 2017
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Clever Scam Email Targets People Who Sell on Amazon
If you sell on Amazon, keep an eye out for a fraudulent email that claims that there is a balance due on your Amazon seller account.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 12, 2017
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(DISINFORMASI): Motif Pembacokan Hermansyah Karena Kasus Chat Rizieq Shihab
Beberapa waktu lalu, santer pemberitaan di media tentang kasus pembacokan ahli IT, Hermansyah yang terjadi di pinggir jalan tol jagorawi.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 12, 2017
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‘Your Mailbox Quota is Full’ Email Phishing Scam
According to this email, which bills itself as a “final warning” deactivation notice, your mailbox quota is full. The email claims that to avoid an account shutdown, you will need to click a link and upgrade to a higher capacity mailbox.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 11, 2017
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The ‘Nuran Katikoy’ Hacker Warning is Yet Another Hoax
According to a post that is rapidly circulating via Facebook, you should tell all the people on your messenger list not to accept a friend request from a person called Nuran Katikoy.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 11, 2017
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FAKE-NEWS: 'Mosque to Have Speakers That Can be Heard 15 Miles Away'
This story was first published on May 18, 2015
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 11, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Tim Olimpiade Sains Nasional Jabar Terlantar Di Riau
Menaggapi informasi yang meresahkan tersebut, Kepala Bagian Publikasi Sekretariat Jawa Barat Ade Sukalsah memberikan klarifikasinya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 10, 2017
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