The fact-check archive.
Thousands of dissected hoaxes in Indonesian and English: the claim, what the fact-checkers found, and the sources to verify it yourself.
11,141 fact-checks
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(FITNAH) Tangkapan Layar Ponsel Ahok yang Diretas
Bila melihat gambar yang dicuitkan oleh akun @SiBonekaKayu ada sebuah kejanggalan. Bila ia mengklaim berhasil meretas ponsel Ahok, harusnya kata-katanya ada di kotak hijau sedangkan lawan bicaranya berada di kotak putih.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 26, 2017
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(HOAX) Pesan Berantai Lowongan Pekerjaan Sebagai Guru Baca Tulis Al Quran
Beredar pesan berisikan informasi lowongan untuk posisi guru baca tulis Al Quran. Dalam pesan itu berisikan informasi yang detil, mulai dari prasyaratnya hingga narahubung.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 26, 2017
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(FITNAH) Ulama Bermain Video Mesum
Keterangan foto mengesankan bahwa oknum pelaku perbuatan mesum dalam video adalah ulama Indonesia. Sebab, orang yang dituduhkan sebagai oknum dalam video, yakni Azhar Idrus, bukanlah ulama Indonesia melainkan ulama Malaysia.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 26, 2017
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Fake ‘Action Required’ Email Phishes for Your Amazon Login Details
If you sell on Amazon, watch out for a fake “Action Required” email that claims that you have a balance due on your seller account. The email claims that Amazon attempted to charge your credit card for the balance but your card was declined.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 25, 2017
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No, the Google Foundation has NOT Granted You £864,000
According to an email from the Director of the Google Foundation, you’ve been selected as a major customer this year and can thus obtain a grant.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 25, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Foto Pemandangan Kota Damaskus Suriah
Beredar postingan yang memuat foto yang diklaim sebagai tampilan dari kota Damaskus, Suriah. Melalui hasil penelusuran, ternyata judul Foto tersebut tidak benar adanya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 25, 2017
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[EDUKASI] Ini Penyebab Upaya Mengatasi Hoax akan Jadi Sia-sia
Facebook, Google, and Twitter (but especially Facebook) don’t make any more money by supporting journalism. The worst ‘fake news’ ever written is, that these companies somehow have a reason to care about good journalism.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 25, 2017
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No, Lowe’s Is NOT Giving Away $100 Gift Cards On Facebook For Mother’s Day
The post is fraudulent. Those who participate have no chance of getting a gift card and the post has no connection to Lowe’s. In fact, the post is a Facebook scam designed to trick you into divulging your personal information on scam survey websites as well…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 24, 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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Jury Duty Phone Scams Continue With New Twist
Jury duty phone scammers are now using the names of real police officers to make their claims more believable. Criminals call potential victims and claim they have missed jury duty and must pay a fine at once.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 24, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Judul Berita Media Asing Yang Menghina Jokowi
Beredar postingan yang memuat foto yang diklaim sebagai tampilan dari sebuah media online luar negeri dengan judul yang menghina Presiden Jokowi. Melalui hasil penelusuran, ternyata judul berita di media tersebut tidak benar adanya.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 24, 2017
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[HOAX] Acara International Khilafah Forum 1438 H
Pusat Penerangan TNI melalui Twitter-nya menyatakan International Khilafah Forum 1438 H yang rencana diadakan malam ini di Balai Sudirman adalah hoax. Ditambahkan bahwa kegiatan tersebut tidak mendapatkan izin dari Polda.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 23, 2017
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[DISINFORMASI] Video Jokowi Diolok-Olok Di Arab Saudi
Sebuah postingan dari akun facebook Rizal Muhammad yang menyatakan Presiden Indonesia di “bully” di Arab Saudi baik itu di media massa setempat atau media sosial. Jumlah like mencapai 2,3 K dan 4,9 K share.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 23, 2017
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Nicotine in Tim Hortons Coffee Hoax
This story was first published on May 15, 2006
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 22, 2017
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No, Amazon is NOT Giving Everyone a Free $100 Coupon
According to a post that is currently being shared on Facebook, Internet giant Amazon is giving away a free $100 coupon to EVERYONE as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 22, 2017
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Fake Delta Air Lines Ticket Order Emails Point to Malware
A malicious email that is designed to emulate a flight ticket receipt from Delta Air Lines is currently hitting inboxes. The email, which features the Delta logo, claims that your ticket order has been confirmed and your credit card has been charged.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 21, 2017
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Facebook Deleting Inactive Users Hoax – ‘Facebook Overpopulated’
This story was first published on December 19, 2007
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 21, 2017
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FAKE-NEWS: ‘Japanese Whaling Crew Eaten Alive By Killer Whales’
This story was first published on July 30, 2014
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 21, 2017
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US Customs and Border Protection ‘Trunks Of Cash’ Scam Email
According to this email, U.S. Customs and Border Protection has recently intercepted two trunks at John F Kennedy International Airport that they suspect belong to you.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 21, 2017
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Facebook Hoax – ‘Send Message to Twenty People to Stay Active’
This story was first published on February 11, 2015 According to this message, which purports to be from “the Facebook Company”, you must send the same message on to twenty people to “stay active”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 20, 2017
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