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Michelle Obama Wants to Give You 4.5 Million Dollars (Not)
This email is the hands down winner of Hoax-Slayer’s prestigious ‘Dumbest Scam of The Week’ award. Advance fee scams come in many forms. Some are more sophisticated than others. This version belongs quite decisively in the ‘others’ category.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 15, 2015
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[SALAH] Cawagub Jateng Taj Yasin Minta Sumbangan Pesta Rakyat Kemenangan Pasangan Ganjar-Yasin
“Kepada seluruh masyarakat Jawa Tengah, saya Taj yasin ‘gus yasin’ tidak pernah mengajak masyarakat untuk pesta rakyat dan menggalang dana. Terimakasih.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Jul 6, 2018
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[HOAKS] Rekrutmen CPNS Dibuka 23 Oktober 2019
Kabar disebarkan melalui pesan berantai aplikasi WhatsApp. Pesan itu menyebutkan, pemerintah akan membuka 150.000 lowongan yang dibagi untuk tenaga pendidik dan kesehatan.
Kompas.com · Indonesian · Aug 15, 2019
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Grandparent Phone Scams Continue
This story was first published on April 10, 2015 Reports indicate that so-called “grandparent” scams are increasingly common. Here’s how a typical grandparent scam plays out.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 9, 2017
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[SALAH] Daftar Kartu Prakerja, PT Shell Indonesia Beri Bantuan Senilai Rp600.000
Hasil periksa fakta Gabriela Nauli Sinaga (Universitas Sumatera Utara) Hal tersebut tidak benar. Faktanya, PT Shell Indonesia tidak pernah bermitra pada program Kartu Prakerja.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 25, 2020
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[SALAH] PT Pertamina Rekrut Pegawai Baru dan Adakan Program Beasiswa
Debunk ini berisi bantahan dari informasi hoaks mengenai info yang menyebutkan bahwa PT Pertamina mengadakan rekrutmen pegawai baru dan mengadakan program beasiswa.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Nov 7, 2018
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[SALAH] Pesan Berantai PT MOSI Tawarkan Rapid Test Kit COVID-19
Beredar pesan berantai atas nama PT Mutiara Optima Sinergi Indonesia (MOSI) yang mengklaim bahwa pihaknya telah bekerja sama dengan beberapa BUMN untuk mendatangkan Rapid Test Kit.
CekFakta.com · Indonesian · Apr 13, 2020
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United States District Court Subpoena Malware Email
Summary: Email purporting to be a subpoena from the United States District Court informs recipients that they must appear and testify before a Grand Jury.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 16, 2008
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[SALAH] Tautan Subsidi Kuota Internet dan Pulsa Kemendikbud
Hasil Periksa Fakta Renanda Dwina Putri (Anggota Komisariat MAFINDO Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia) Faktanya, tautan tersebut merupakan hoaks lama yang kembali beredar dan telah dikonfirmasi oleh pihak Kemendikbud.
Satgas COVID-19 Hoax Buster · Indonesian · Mar 14, 2021
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[SALAH] Website "www.smkn1sukabumi.simdikonline.id" PPDB SMKN 1 Kota Sukabumi
Website www.smkn1sukabumi.simdikonline.id diketahui merupakan website hasil duplikasi. Baik orang tua ataupun peserta didik bisa mengakses website resmi milik SMKN 1 Kota Sukabumi pada www.smkn1-kotasukabumi.sch.id.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jun 1, 2020
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Stolen Christmas Lights Facebook Joke Post
A number of people who have seen this post have raised concerns that it may be a scam of some type and have been reluctant to click the link. Of course, such caution when following links is understandable and commendable.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 30, 2017
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Paper Laced With Drugs Perfume Hoax
The claims in the warning are untrue. The message is a variant of a very old hoax that falsely claimed that criminals were using ether disguised as perfume samples to knock out people and steal from them. Passing on such false warnings will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 27, 2016
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Watch for Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Scams
US authorities are warning consumers about scams that claim US citizens can receive payments from the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement (MSA).
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 14, 2017
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House Giveaway Facebook Scams Continue
For many years now, facebook scammers have successfully lured victims by pretending to be giving away various valuable prizes. These scammers have offered store vouchers, tech gear, airline tickets, cars, cruises, holidays, luxury RVs, cash, and many other…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 15, 2017
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[SALAH] SURAT PERNYATAAN 20 ORANG LOLOS SELEKSI DI PT PERTAMINA
[SALAH] SURAT PERNYATAAN 20 ORANG LOLOS SELEKSI DI PT PERTAMINA Postingan ini berisi penjelasan lengkap mengenai beredarnya surat pernyataan bahwa PT Pertamina telah meloloskan sebanyak 20 orang peserta yang dinyatakan lolos seleksi administrasi dan berhak…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 13, 2019
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Watch Out for Bogus Bill Emails Claiming to be From AGL
Australian based energy company AGL is warning customers to watch for fake bill emails that contain links to a malicious website. The fraudulent emails feature AGL logos and formatting and may closely resemble the genuine bill notifications that the company…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 10, 2018
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Fake Oprah Winfrey Facebook Pages Duping Fans
According to a Facebook Page that calls itself “Oprah W”, the US talk-show host Oprah Winfrey is giving away gift cards, cash, cars, and even homes to fans who like, share, and comment.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 4, 2019
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[SALAH] Surat Undangan Tahapan Seleksi Rekrutmen Karyawan PT. Garuda Indonesia
Surat yang tertanda pada tanggal 29 November 2018 ini adalah kabar bohong alias hoaks.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Nov 30, 2018
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Reshipping Fraud – Parcel Mule Scams
The supposed jobs are reshipping scams designed to trick victims into receiving and resending items bought with stolen payment cards. The job might look like a great opportunity. Especially if you are unemployed.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 2, 2017
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Australian Phone Scammers Threaten Arrest For Tax Evasion
The calls are not from the ATO. Instead, they are scams designed to trick people into sending money and personal information to criminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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