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Fake Janet Jackson Facebook Page Promises Free Money and Prizes
A Facebook Page that masquerades as the official Page for the popular singer and actress Janet Jackson is claiming that the star is giving away large amounts of cash and valuable prizes to her fans.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 11, 2018
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[SALAH] LOWONGAN KERJA KREW PEMANDU WAHANA SNOWBAY TMII
Beredar informasi lowongan kerja krew pemandu wahana snowbay TMII di situs web iklan. Setelah dilakukan penelusuran diketahui bahwa informasi tersebut adalah hoax.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · May 24, 2018
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Bogus Warning – ‘Russian Booksellers Looking For Children’
The child abduction and human trafficking claims are unfounded and have been dismissed as false by police in various US jurisdictions.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 30, 2013
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[KLARIFIKASI] Kemendikbud Melarang Game Mobile Legends Karena dianggap Berbahaya
SUMBER) : Media Daring (NARASI) : (Mohon bisa diteruskan ke para Ortu:(Dari Dir.Dik) Bapak Ibu. Untuk kita tahu bersama: Kementerian Pendidikan dan Kebudayaan (Kemendikbud) melalui kanal Sahabat Keluarga-nya mengeluarkan daftar 16 game yg dianggap berbahaya…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 8, 2018
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Bogus ‘Majorca Holidays’ Facebook Page Using Bora Bora Trip as Bait
According to a Facebook Page called “Majorca Holidays”, you can win a holiday package for two to Bora Bora just by sharing and adding the comment “Done”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 24, 2019
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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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How to Recognize Facebook Prize and Giveaway Scams
Most of us who use Facebook will have seen posts claiming that we can win prizes or get free products or services. A great many of these are scams designed to accumulate likes and shares and – in many cases – trick us into divulging our personal information…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 19, 2017
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Fake Origin Energy Bill Emails Link to Malware
Keep an eye out for bill emails that appear to come from Australian energy supplier Origin. The emails feature the Origin logo and colour scheme and are designed to emulate genuine Origin bill notification emails. However, the emails are not from Origin.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 7, 2017
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ATMTheft
This chain letter has been circulating on the internet for some years. Recently a version has been distributed which claims to be from the Halifax Building Society.
Sophos · English · Apr 26, 2002
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[HOAX] Nomor Telepon Luar Negeri Diklaim Mampu Menyalin Seluruh Data Kontak Hp, Kartu Kredit dan Rekening Bank
Ini klaim yang sama sekali tidak benar karena model scam seperti ini sebetulnya cuma memanfaatkan rasa penasaran atau kekuatiran seseorang yang ditelepon untuk menelepon balik sehingga secara tidak sadar orang tersebut akan dikenakan biaya panggilan…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Apr 13, 2017
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(EDUKASI) Cara Melaporkan Situs dan Konten yang Tidak Pantas ke Google
Kini zaman berita palsu (hoax) dan akun bayaran untuk propaganda (buzzer). Jika Anda menemukan sebuah situs web atau blog yang melanggar kebijakan konten, seperti posting yang mendorong kebencian, konten kasar, kekerasan, pelecehan, pelanggaran hak cipta, dan…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Feb 8, 2017
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Money from Microsoft Giveaway Hoax
This story was first published in 2004
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 20, 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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Perangi Berita Palsu, Facebook Dirikan “War Room”
Facebook mempromosikan ruang perang atau war room baru sebagai bagian dari solusi untuk gangguan terhadap pemilu serta meluncurkan tim spesialis yang bekerja untuk menghentikan penyebaran misinformasi dan propaganda.
Stophoax.id · Indonesian · Oct 22, 2018
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Fancy a New Range Rover? Me Too, But Liking and Sharing on Facebook Won’t Get you One!
Facebook scammers seem to have a thing for Range Rovers. Over the last few years, I’ve seen dozens of different like-farming and survey scams on Facebook that all promise you the chance to win a brand new Range Rover just for liking, sharing, commenting, and…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 16, 2017
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‘Next of Kin’ Advance Fee Scams Continue Unabated
Advance fee scammers have been stealing money and personal information from gullible users the world over for donkey’s years. In fact, such scams predate the Internet by decades.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 12, 2017
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[SALAH] Pemerintah Membagikan Kuota 10GB Gratis sebagai Insentif untuk Melawan COVID-19
Hasil Periksa Fakta Dimas Aryalasa Nugroho (Anggota Komisariat MAFINDO Universitas Pancasila) Faktanya klaim tersebut tidak benar, karena menurut ahli keamanan siber dari Vaksincom, Alfons Tanujaya, pesan berantai Whatsapp yang beredar dipastikan salah dan…
Satgas COVID-19 Hoax Buster · Indonesian · May 5, 2020
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Did a Total Stranger REALLY Leave You $17 Million in His Will?
Alas, the answer to the question posed in the title is an emphatic ‘NO’. If you’ve been using the Internet for any length of time, chances are you’ve received emails pretty similar to the example I’ve included below.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Apr 15, 2015
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[SALAH] Dwayne Johnson "The Rock" Bagikan Uang Bantuan Corona Kepada 10.000 Pengguna Facebook
Dwayne Johnson “The Rock" tidak membagikan uang menggunakan metode pembagian kepada 10 ribu pengguna Facebook. Isu The Rock membagi-bagikan uang di Facebook sudah pernah beredar pada tahun 2018.
Satgas COVID-19 Hoax Buster · Indonesian · Jun 1, 2020
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(HOAX) : Hati -hati Panggilan Telpon Nomor Tidak Dikenal !!
Pagi ini saya menerima hoax dari group Whatsapp: *U R G E N T* INFO DARI BNN Banyak orang menerima telpon dari nomor2 berikut ini : +37560260528 +37127913091 +37178565072 +56322553736 +37052529259 +255901130460 ATAU dari nomor lain dgn kode awalan : +375 +371…
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Jul 13, 2016
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