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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.
11,141 fact-checks
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‘Tip Off From SAPS’ Hoax Warning
The warning is not from SAPS. It is just a silly hoax that has been circulating since at least 2014. There are no credible news or police reports that support the claims in the message.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 15, 2016
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(HOAX): BI Telah Edarkan Uang Pecahan Rp 200.000
Media sosial dihebohkan dengan beredarnya foto duit pecahan Rp 200 ribu. Belum jelas dari mana asal-usulnya, namun duit tersebut seolah-olah digambarkan sudah muncul di masyarakat. Uang tersebut berwarna ungu.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 15, 2016
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‘Received Documents From Your Bank’ Emails Contain Locky Ransomware
The emails are not from any legitimate financial manager. Nor does the attachment contain banking documents. Instead, the attached.zip file contains a malicious JavaScript file that, if opened, can download and install Locky ransomware.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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Sophisticated Malware Attack Hijacking Australian Banking Apps on Android Phones
Cybercriminals are targeting customers of several Australian banks who use banking apps on Android phones to access their accounts. The attack is perpetrated via sophisticated malware that can hijack the genuine bank apps on the phones, thereby stealing…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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PayPal ‘Account Notification’ Phishing Scam
The email is not from PayPal. It is just one in an endless stream of phishing scams aimed at PayPal customers. It is designed to steal your PayPal account login details, credit card numbers, and other personal information via forms on a fraudulent website.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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Fake-News Reports About ISIS Attacks in US Lead to Malware Websites
The claims in the reports are untrue. No ISIS attacks have occurred in the locations mentioned. The reports come from a scam website that attempts to trick people into visiting sites that contain rogue antivirus software, malware plugins, or other nasties.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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Fake Center Parcs Facebook Page is a Like-Farming Scam
Update In November 2018, a new version of this Center Parcs scam claimed that you could comment and share for the chance to win a holiday for 4 people. The post purports to be from a person called “Mark Frendon” who claims to be the CEO of Center Parcs.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 14, 2016
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No, a Circulating Image Does NOT Depict Now Grown Up Conjoined Twins Separated By Dr Ben Carson in 1987
Dr Carson and his team did conduct groundbreaking surgery to separate German conjoined twins Benjamin and Patrick Binder in 1987. However, the first photograph depicts Canadian twins Krista and Tatiana Hogan, not the Binder twins.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 13, 2016
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TRUE – You Should Update Your Kindle Before March 22nd
The reports are true. Amazon has indeed released a critical update for Kindle Readers and has warned users that the update needs to be applied before March 22.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 12, 2016
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Did a ZCC ‘Prophet’ In South Africa REALLY Challenge a Lion to Do Battle?
The story remains unsubstantiated and may well be untrue. A Kruger National Park spokesperson told AfricaCheck that there were no reports of such an incident and dismissed the story as a hoax.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 12, 2016
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Apple ID ‘Security Notice’ Phishing Scam
The email is not from Apple. It is a phishing scam designed to steal your Apple ID credentials and other personal and financial information. There are many versions of this scam message.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 12, 2016
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‘New Hackers in the Speed’ Facebook Warning
The threat described in the warning is valid and is a technique known as ‘cloning’. Facebook users certainly should be aware of this threat and know how to protect themselves from it. However, it can not be accurately described as ‘hacking’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 12, 2016
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(DISINFORMASI): WASPADA!! Es Teh Campur Limbah di Monas
Sempat beredar kabar mengenai penjualan Es teh di kawasan Monas yang menggunakan air drainase Kereta (KRL) dalam proses pembuatannya yang terjaring Satpol PP.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 12, 2016
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Candy Crush Invites Murder Story is Satire, Not Real News
The story is fiction and not meant to be taken seriously. The supposed murder described in the report never took place. The story originates from the satirical website, The Vally Report. Nothing published on The Valley Report should be taken seriously.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 11, 2016
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Facebook Scam Promises ‘Royal Caribbean Cruise Tickets to Any Location’
The post is a scam. It is not associated with Royal Caribbean in any way and there are no prizes. The purpose of the fraudulent post is to gather as many Facebook Page likes as possible in the shortest possible time and then either use the page to launch…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 11, 2016
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Have Saudi Scientists Concluded that Women Are Mammals but Still Not 100% Human?
The report is a work of fiction. No Saudi panel of scientists has made any such announcement. The story comes via the notorious fake-news website World News Daily Report (WNDR) and is apparently intended to be satirical.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 11, 2016
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Facebook ‘Misuse of Your Account’ Phishing Scam
The email is a phishing scam sent via a compromised Facebook account. The scam is designed to trick you into giving your Facebook account email address and password, your credit card details, and other sensitive personal information to cybercriminals.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 11, 2016
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(ISU) : Kementerian Kominfo dan Sistem Big Data Cyber Security dan Cybercrime Police
Menanggapi informasi yang beredar melalui berbagai media beberapa waktu belakangan ini terkait dengan adanya sistem big data cyber security dan cybercrime police dapat kami sampaikan sebagai berikut.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Mar 10, 2016
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NOT A HOAX – Rock Legend Jon English Has Died
Sadly, the reports are true. Jon English has indeed died after complications following surgery for an aortic aneurysm. The star’s death has been widely reported by reputable news outlets in Australia and across the world.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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‘Delay With Your Order’ Malware Email
The email is not from any legitimate sales manager and the claim that an order has been delayed is just a trick to get you to open the attached file. The attachment contains a malicious javascript file that, if opened, can install malware on your computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2016
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