Email forward contains a series of images that depict the mid-air break up of a US Air Force F15 jet and the ejection of the pilot.
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Misleading
Links to reports that discuss circulating messages that may contain elements of truth but are still misleading, inaccurate, or omit important information.
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Faux Images and VideosMisleading
Eye Of God Image – Hubble Telescope Email
by Brett M. Christensen December 13, 2005Circulating message that includes an image described as the ‘Eye of God’ claims the image captures a rare event that only occurs once every 3000 years.
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Message with attached photographs of two large camel spiders being held up by a soldier claim that the creatures are a danger to troops stationed in Iraq.
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Misleading
Nine Zero Hash Phone Scam Warnings are Misleading and Outdated
by Brett M. Christensen August 22, 2003Long circulated message claims that a scammer can take control of your phone if you key in 90# (nine-zero-hash).
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Bogus WarningsHealth HoaxesMisleading
Mobile Phone Medical Equipment Warning – Phone Interference Caused Death Hoax
by Brett M. Christensen August 12, 2003Outline Warning message claims that a four-year-old child died in hospital during a minor operation due to interference from a mobile phone…