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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.
92 fact-checks for “vaksin OR kesehatan OR obat OR virus OR kanker OR vaccine”
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Power Line Virus (Joke)
Joke (Satire)
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 10, 2017
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Merry Christmas Virus Hoax
The information in the warning is untrue. There is no virus like the one described in the message. This “virus warning” is just a Christmas flavoured incarnation of the long-running “Olympic Torch Invitation” virus hoax and it should not be taken seriously.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 22, 2016
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“Dance of the Hillary”; Phone Virus Hoax
The warning is a hoax. There is no mobile phone virus threat like the one described. In fact, the message is just a mutated version of the earlier “Dance of the Pope” virus hoax. Sharing this false warning will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 12, 2016
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Fake-News Story Claims Millions of Turkeys Recalled Due to Avian Virus
This story was first published on November 24, 2014 According to a report that has circulated in November every year since 2014, the CDC has recalled millions of Thanksgiving turkeys because of concerns that they may harbour an avian virus.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 22, 2018
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Nuclear Strike Email Hoax (Spoof)
This story was first published i n 2004 This spoof email claims that just opening an email will automatically launch a nuclear strike.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 13, 2017
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AOL Password Phishing Scam – ‘TJ2117 Virus Detected’
The email is not from AOL. It is a phishing scam designed to steal account login details from AOL customers. The compromised accounts will be hijacked by criminals and used for further spam and scam campaigns.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 15, 2013
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‘Sonia Disowns Rahul’ Virus Hoax
The message is a hoax. There are no credible reports about a virus or malware threat like the one described. The message is just an updated version of the earlier ‘Dance of the Pope’ virus hoax. Forwarding this false information will help nobody.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 30, 2017
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Another Useless Facebook Warning Post – ‘Little Girl Disfigured Trojan Horse Virus’
According to a rather breathless warning message that is currently circulating on Facebook, you should not open a Facebook post featuring a photo of a disfigured little girl because the photo is a “trojan horse virus”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 7, 2017
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Badtimes Spoof Makes Fun of Old 'Good Times' Virus Hoax
This story was first published in late 2003 This email, which first began circulating back in 2003, mocks the “Good Times” virus hoax by detailing the outrageous effects of an imaginary virus named “Badtimes”.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 16, 2016
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No, The French Flag Colours Overlay on Facebook Profile Pics is NOT a Virus
According to a rather strange little rumour that is currently gathering momentum on Facebook, the French flag colours overlay that many people are currently using for their profile pictures is a virus.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Nov 15, 2015
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Deadly Mobile Phone Virus Hoax
Warning email claims that receiving a mobile phone call from certain numbers will cause brain hemorrhaging and death Subject: mobile phone brain virus Hi All, Its very important news for all of you. Do not pick up calls from the Under given numbers.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Mar 10, 2017
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SOMA Virus Warning (Just a Joke)
Many readers might wonder why on Earth I would choose to add a report – however brief – about a Facebook post that is so obviously intended as a joke.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 24, 2011
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“Donald Trump Arrested Virus”; Fake-News Post
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Hoax-Slayer · English · Oct 30, 2016
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Mail Server Report Life is Beautiful Virus Hoax
The supposed warning is a hoax and it should not be taken seriously. The hoax has circulated since at least 2008. In fact, the “Mail Server Report” message is just a revamped version of the even older “Life is Beautiful” virus hoax, which has circulated since…
Hoax-Slayer · English · Dec 9, 2016
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HOAX – “Machupo Virus in Paracetamol”
The claims in the warning are utter nonsense. There are no credible reports that support the claim that the Machupo virus has been found in paracetamol or any other medication.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Feb 1, 2017
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Killer Insect ‘SOS Alert’ Hoax Warning
The claims in the messages are nonsense. The holes shown on the hands in the photographs are not the result of a virus caught via touching an insect but rather just special effects created using makeup artist moulding putty.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 4, 2016
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‘Dance of The Pope’ Phone Virus Hoax
This story was first published on April 7, 2015 According to this ‘warning’, which is circulating via SMS and social media, you should be careful not to accept a video called ‘The Dance of The Pope’.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jul 1, 2017
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Facebook Friend Reported You Virus Warning
The warning was valid but is now outdated. The warning is based on a genuine security threat that targeted Facebook users in early 2009. At that time, a rogue Facebook application was sending bogus terms of service violation messages to Facebook users.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jan 16, 2010
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HOAX – ‘Cool Drink Contaminated With Ebola Virus’
The claims in the warning message are nonsense. There are no credible reports of such a contamination and Ebola is not spread by consuming commercial food or drink.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Jun 6, 2016
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New Gifts For You Facebook Virus Warning
There is no evidence that a threat like the one described in the warning is currently spreading on Facebook. In many ways, bogus warnings such as this are likely to cause as many problems as the threats they purport to describe.
Hoax-Slayer · English · Aug 24, 2010
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