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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.
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Fake Maersk Line Shipping Documents Email Links to Malware
This email, which purports to be from container shipping company Maersk Line, claims that you can open an attached file to view original shipping documents supposedly related to a consignment that is being shipped to you.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 15, 2018
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“Request for ASIC Correspondence Reprint”; Malware Email
The email is not from ASIC. Clicking the link downloads a.zip file that contains a malicious JavaScript (.js) file inside. If opened, the.js file can download and install malware on your computer.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 1, 2016
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Etherperfume
This chain letter appears to be related to the Poison Perfume chain letter. The text of the chain letter reads as follows: PLEASE READ It was about 3 weeks ago, I was at the Shell station getting diesel. It was about 11:30pm.
Sophos · English · Jun 22, 2004
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China Food Imports – Is It Really That Simple?
Written by David M. White
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 12, 2013
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Bogus Microsoft Critical Upgrade Notification Email
The email is not from Microsoft. The claim that a critical security issue has been discovered on the recipient’s computer is untrue. Those who click the link in the message will be taken to a bogus website where they may be tricked into downloading malware.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Sep 9, 2009
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[SALAH] Missed Call Dari Nomor Luar Negeri yang Dapat Menyalin Daftar Kontak, Mengakses SIM Card, dan Menjebol Data Bank
Pesan berantai yang beredar merupakan hoaks lama bersemi kembali (HLBK). Informasi dalam pesan berantai itu sudah pernah beredar sejak tahun 2012 dan 2017.
TurnBackHoax (MAFINDO) · Indonesian · Dec 16, 2019
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Wave of Bomb Threat Extortion Emails Demand Payment in Bitcoin
Individuals and organizations all around the world are receiving emails that claim that an explosive device has been placed in the buildings they work in. The threatening emails demand that recipients pay $20,000 in Bitcoin to stop the bomb from detonating.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 14, 2018
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Misleading Warning about Missed Calls From +375 and +371 Numbers Outline
This story was first published on September 7, 2012
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 30, 2017
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Paypal ‘You Sent a Payment’ Malware Emails
The emails are not from Paypal and the claim that a payment has been sent from the recipient’s account is a lie. Links in the emails open compromised websites that harbour information-stealing malware.
Hoax-Slayer · English · May 30, 2012
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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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Do ‘The Most Brilliant Scientists’ Not Vaccinate Their Own Children?
Claims made by a “natural living” website about vaccination rates misrepresented numbers from a years-old news article.
Truth or Fiction · English · Jan 8, 2019
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Is Lemon A Cancer Killer That is 10,000 Times Stronger Than Chemotherapy?
This story was first published on March 29th, 2011
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 16, 2018
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