May 3, 2017
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Links to reports that discuss circulating messages that are true but may be mistaken for hoaxes or scams.
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TRUE – Target Recalls Potentially Hazardous Easter Egg and Dino Toys
by Brett M. Christensen April 16, 2017Target in the United States has recalled a range of water-absorbing Easter and Dino toys because they pose a potential hazard to children.
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TRUE – Circulating Parrot Flower Photographs Depict Real Plants
by Brett M. Christensen April 4, 2017Circulating message claims that attached photographs show a very rare plant with parrot shaped flowers that grows in Thailand.
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“Viral” video shows a giant wind turbine spinning out of control and finally disintegrating.
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Email warning describes an incident in which a scammer, posing as a courier delivering an unexpected gift of wine and roses, captured the gift recipient’s credit card details with the use of a portable card scanning device.
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Indian Arrest Law Chain Letter – Women’s Right to Refuse to Go With Police at Night
by Brett M. Christensen February 23, 2017Message claims that women living in India have the right to refuse to go to a police station between the hours of 6pm and 6am unless the arresting officer is a woman.
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Converted ATM’s Steal Bank Customer ID’s – ATM Skimming Fraud Warning
by Brett M. Christensen February 16, 2017Email forward with photographs shows how criminals can steal bank customer ID’s using ATM skimming equipment and hidden cameras.
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A photograph that circulates via email depicts a very large shark following closely behind a kayaker.
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Message claims that photographs of a large catfish with a basketball stuck in its mouth were taken at Lake Macquarie in New South Wales, Australia.
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Circulating messages claim that country music legend Merle Haggard has died.