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Scam Callers Threaten Internet Disconnection
This story was first published on August 29, 2014 People continue to receive phone calls claiming to be from the technical department of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) such as Telstra.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 18, 2017
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No, Sorry, Melania Trump Is NOT Giving You $20 Million
Image: depositphotos.com/mgillert Some scams are so absurd that they actually become rather amusing. This poorly executed attempt at an advance fee scam purports to be from none other than Melania Trump, “First Lady of the United State”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 10, 2018
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[SALAH] Nomor Whatsapp dan Akun Blog Kepala BKN Bima Haria Wibisana
Nomor Whatsapp dan akun blog tersebut palsu. Badan Kepegawaian Nasional (BKN) menegaskan nomor Whatsapp 0853-2222-9925 dan https://bimahariawibisana.blogspot.com/ bukan milik Kepala BKN Bima Haria Wibisana.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Sep 19, 2020
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Veronica John Garang ‘Mutual Investment Request’ Scam Email
According to this email, the wife of the late Sudanese politician and leader John Garang needs your help to transfer and process the sum of $22 million. And, “Veronica” is willing to give you 20% of this fund in exchange for your help.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 16, 2017
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[SALAH] Akun Facebook Gubernur Sumatera Barat Irwan Prayitno
Hasil periksa fakta Rahmah An Nisaa (Uin Sunan Ampel Surabaya). Informasi yang salah. Faktanya, Akun Facebook tersebut adalah akun palsu dan bukan milik Irwan Prayitno.
Satgas COVID-19 Hoax Buster · Indonesian · Dec 29, 2020
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[HOAKS] Surat Pengembangan Hybrid atas Nama Kemenristek Dikti
Beredar surat mengatasnamakan Direktorat Jenderal Pembelajaran dan Kemahasiswaan (Ditjen Belmawa) Kementerian Riset, Teknologi, dan Pendidikan Tinggi (Kemristekdikti) dengan nomor 27/B2.3/TU/2019.
Kominfo · Indonesian · Feb 15, 2019
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Donotpush90#
This chain letter has spread widely across the internet. It is based, in part, upon what appears to be a genuine scam from the early 1990s – but even then it only worked in the United States on some types of telephone exchanges that had been configured in a…
Sophos · English · Oct 8, 2003
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‘Contract Killer’ Scam Email Resurfaces
The email is not from any assassin and nobody has been paid to kill you. The email is a scam designed to panic you into sending your money to cybercriminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 30, 2016
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Australian Residents Targeted via Do Not Call Register Scams
Scam callers claiming to be from the Do Not Call Register continue to target people across Australia. The scammers, who pose as Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) or Do Not Call Register staff, claim that you can now sign up for a device or…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 14, 2018
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'Check Your Receipts' – Cash Back Scam Warning is Untrue
This story was first published on November 24, 2010 A would-be warning message that has now been circulating the Intenet for a number of years advises shoppers to always check receipts before leaving the checkout because of a cash back scam that it claims is…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 11, 2017
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[SALAH] BPJS Indonesia Bagi Dana Bantuan dari Kantor Pusat
Hasil Perika Fakta Fathia Islamiyatul Syahida (Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia) Situs bit.ly/Bpjsindonesia2021 tidak resmi dan BUKAN milik BPJS.
Satgas COVID-19 Hoax Buster · Indonesian · Apr 13, 2021
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[SALAH] Bantuan Penanganan Covid-19 untuk Pondok Pesantren dan Panti Asuhan oleh Wakil Ketua DPRD Pasuruan
Hasil Periksa Fakta Fachrun Nisa (Universitas Muhammadiyah Luwuk). Pesan Palsu. Wakil Ketua DPRD Pasuruan telah melakukan konfirmasi bahwa nomor tersebut bukan miliknya.
Satgas COVID-19 Hoax Buster · Indonesian · Mar 31, 2021
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[SALAH] Biaya Tilang Baru di Indonesia
Beredar melalui Whatsapp dan Facebook informasi yang berisikan harga tilang terbaru. Dalam informasi tersebut disebutkan pula imbauan untuk tidak menyuap polisi.
CekFakta.com · Indonesian · Aug 25, 2019
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Advance Fee Scammers Often Target Previous Scam Victims
This story was first published on June 15, 2011 Advance fee scammers use a seemingly never-ending variety of back stories as vehicles for finding new victims. And they often tend to target people that have been previously caught out in such scams.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 9, 2018
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Red Bull Car Adverts Money Laundering Scam
The email is not from Red Bull and the offer of employment is bogus. In fact the message is a scam designed to trick recipients into ‘laundering’ the proceeds of crime.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 9, 2011
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[HOAKS] Direktorat Jendral Bea dan Cukai Melakukan Lelang!
Telah beredar surat mengatasnamakan Direktorat Jenderal Bea dan Cukai Kementerian Keuangan yang melakukan leang, dalam surat tersebut juga berisi mekanisme tata cara lelang dan dua cara sistem pembayaran yakni opsi pelunasan dan opsi pencicilan.
Kominfo · Indonesian · Apr 12, 2019
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[HOAKS] Koneksi Internet GRATIS 20 GB
Telah beredar pesan berantai dimedia sosial berisikan penawaran kuota internet gratis sebesar 20GB. Faktanya, Setelah diklarifikasi kepada beberapa penyedia layanan provider di Indonesia, isi pesan tersebut tidak benar.
Kominfo · Indonesian · Mar 27, 2019
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[SALAH] Akun Instagram Peminjaman Online OJK
Akun resmi milik Otoritas Jasa Keuangan (OJK) di Instagram ialah @ojkindonesia. Akun tersebut sudah terverifikasi.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 24, 2020
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(HOAX) Lowongan Pekerjaan di PT Badak LNG
Foto lowongan pekerjaan itu merupakan informasi palsu. Sebab, informasi itu berasal dari Fanpage palsu. Fanpage PT Badak LNG resmi bernama Badak LNG – Maju Bersama Masyarakat (@badaking.id).
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 28, 2017
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Premium Rate Phone Fraud Hoax
Email forward claims to be a warning about premium rate phone scams that can result in victims being charged £20 or £50 per minute or £100 for fifteen minutes Please could you make your users aware of this possible scam Please be aware that this weekend one a…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 9, 2017
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