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‘I am the Hacker who Cracked your Email’ Fake Blackmail Sextortion Scam
This email claims to be from a hacker who created compromising screenshots of you while you were "having fun on web-sites of personal content".
Sun Powered Key Ring Tracking Device Hoax
Message warns that a free key holder being handed out at petrol stations contains a hidden device that is being used by criminals to track the movements of potential victims.
Kroger Club $200 Black Friday Coupon Scam Hitting Facebook
A post currently circulating on Facebook is claiming that US retailer Kroger is giving every family a $200 off coupon as a means of celebrating Black Friday.
Google Street View and the Donkey
Widespread speculation on the Internet suggests that the Google Street View car knocked over and possibly killed a donkey while driving down a bush road in Botswana.
‘Big Lottery Fund’ Advance Fee Scam Email
According to this email, you have won £1,130,883 via the Big Lottery Fund and should contact the Foreign Exchange & Remittance Department manager to request payment.
Costco ‘Free $75 Coupon Per Family’ Facebook Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, Costco is giving every family a free $75 coupon to celebrate the company's 50th anniversary.
Exploding Cactus Spider Hoax
Message warns that certain kinds of cacti can harbour large tarantula spiders that will be explosively released from the plants when they reach maturity.
The Wayback Machine is an Amazing Resource And It Needs Our Help to Keep Going
Wouldn’t it be great if there was a place that you could go to find older versions of web pages that may have gone offline or been lost somewhere in the wilds of cyberspace?
HIV Food and Drink Contamination Hoaxes Continue
In recent years, a series of would-be warnings have circulated that claim that particular food or beverage products have been contaminated with HIV infected blood.
Perform a Facebook Page Purge — How to Review Liked Pages
An occasional Facebook Page purge can reduce newsfeed clutter and keep your Facebook trim and taut.Here's how to do it.
No Subject, One Link, Spam Emails Can Be More Effective Than You Might Think
My spam folders have been lately inundated with spam emails that have no defined subject line and little more than a single link in the body.
Criminals Target Artists Via Overpayment Scams
If you sell art online, keep an eye out for overpayment scams. These scams are designed to trick you into receiving dodgy cheques, money orders, or bank transfers and sending part of the funds back to the scammer.
Hy-Vee ‘Free $80 Off Coupon’ Facebook Scam
Circulating Facebook post claims that employee-owned US supermarket chain Hy-Vee is giving everyone a free $80 off coupon to celebrate the company's 75th anniversary.
‘A Proposal in Good Faith’ Advance Fee Scam Email
This email, which purports to be from a regional manager at a European bank, offers you a 40% share in a multi-million dollar fund.
Little Caesars ‘Rewarding Everyone With Free Pizzas’ Facebook Scam
A post being shared on Facebook is claiming that popular pizza chain Little Caesars is giving EVERYONE 3 free large pizzas as a means of celebrating the company's 59th anniversary.
‘Account Suspended’ Email Phishing Scams Still Common
Online criminals commonly distribute phishing emails that falsely claim that your email account has been suspended, deactivated, or disabled.
‘Upgrade and Verify your Mailbox’ Phishing Scam Email
Apparently, one of my Hoax-Slayer email addresses needs to be verified. Alas, it seems that I have "not been able to meet up with the verification task".
SCAM — ‘Kohl’s is Rewarding Each Family with FREE $150 OFF Coupon’
A post that is being shared widely across Facebook claims that US department store chain Kohl’s is giving away $150 off coupons to celebrate Black Friday.
‘Free 24 Pack of Coors Light Beer’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is currently being shared via Facebook, the Coors Brewing Company is giving everyone a free 24 pack of Coors Light Beer as a means of celebrating the company's 200th anniversary.
Hoax – ‘Giant Skeleton Discovered In Bulgaria’
Circulating 'news' report claims that archaeologists have unearthed a giant human skeleton in Bulgaria. The report features a picture depicting the skeleton with the archaeologists.
Fake-News Story Claims AriZona Tea Contains Human Urine
According to a circulating 'news' report, America's Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently investigated popular US beverage maker AriZona Tea and discovered that human urine is used as an active ingredient in the company's products.
How to Recognise and Avoid Facebook Phishing Scams
Phishing scammers want to take control of your Facebook account. Here's what you need to know to avoid getting caught by Facebook phishing scams.
‘Your Apple ID Has Been Disabled’ Phishing Scam
According to this email, which claims to be from Apple Support, your Apple ID has been disabled and you will need to click a link to unlock your account.
Photos of Old Car Collection Found in Portugal Barn
Email with attached photographs of an extensive collection of valuable old cars claims that a New York man discovered the vehicles locked in a barn on a property he bought in Portugal.
‘Pizza Hut Free Pizza’ Facebook Giveaway Scam
According to a post that is being shared on Facebook, Pizza Hut is giving away 2 free large pizzas to all as a means of celebrating its 75th anniversary. The post, which features a coupon with the Pizza Hut logo, urges you to click to claim your free pizzas. [LongReportAd] However, the post has no connection…