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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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[KLARIFIKASI] Pemerintah Kota Surabaya Belum Menggelar Seleksi Penerimaan CPNS 2018
Beredar isu yang menyebutkan bahwa Pemerintah Kota (Pemkot) Surabaya sudah menggelar proses seleksi penerimaan Calon Pegawai Negeri Sipil (CPNS) 2018.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 19, 2018
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[SALAH] Pesan Whatsapp Bupati Pasuruan Beri Bantuan Sejumlah Dana untuk Yayasan
Hasil periksa fakta Gabriela Nauli Sinaga (Universitas Sumatera Utara) Gus Irsyad menegaskan selama mengemban jabatan ia tidak sekali pun meminta uang pada siapapun. Terlebih mengatur proses pencairan atau pemberian bantuan kepada pihak manapun. .
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Oct 16, 2020
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How Artificial Intelligence is Fighting Scammers and Fraudsters
Summary Every year, people and organizations are losing billions of dollars to fraud. So it’s no surprise that organizations are also investing billions in technology that can help prevent this fraud and save them and their customers’ money.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 18, 2019
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Hitman Payoff Scam Email
The messages are not from a hitman and are simply an attempt to extort money by scaring recipients into sending money to Internet scammers. If you receive such a message, do not reply. Do not send any money or personal information.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 18, 2007
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[SALAH] "Profesor Dr Tasuku Honjo mengatakan bahwa virus korona itu tidak alami. Cina telah membuatnya"
Dr. Honjo mengatakan dia tidak pernah mengeluarkan pernyataan itu dan unggahan-unggahan tersebut menyebarkan “informasi yang salah". Biografi Dr.
Satgas COVID-19 Hoax Buster · Indonesian · Apr 29, 2020
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Fake Oprah Facebook Page Promises Cash for Likes and Shares
Image: © depositphotos.com/ Jean_Nelson A fraudulent Facebook Page that claims to belong to popular talk-show host and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey is promising Facebook users the chance to win large sums of money in exchange for liking, sharing and…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 27, 2018
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‘Dislike Button’ Scams Target Facebook Users
Facebook users are once again under attack from scammers. Users are being enticed to spam their friends, hand over personal information via dodgy survey sites, and install malware via the promise of a ‘Dislike Button’ for their Facebook accounts.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 18, 2010
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No, Morrisons is Not Giving Everyone a Free £85 Coupon
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, you can click to get a free voucher worth £85 from UK supermarket chain Morrisons. Supposedly, the company is giving one voucher to everyone who participates as a means of celebrating its anniversary.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 31, 2017
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[KLARIFIKASI] PLN Bantah Meminta Uang untuk Pemasangan Tutup Pengaman Box KWH Meteran Listrik
Vice President Corporat Communication and CSR PLN, Dwi Suryo Abdulah mengklarifikasi adanya oknum yang mencatut nama PLN dengan meminta sejumlah uang untuk pemasangan tutup pengaman box KWH meteran listrik.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 19, 2019
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Bogus HMRC ‘Unsuccessful Submission’ Emails Point to Malware Websites
This email, which purports to be from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs ( HMRC ), claims that your submission was received but failed data checks and could not be accepted.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 26, 2018
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