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Fake Companies House Emails Contain Malware
This story was first published on September 11, 2013 The name of UK Government department Companies House has repeatedly been used in malware campaigns in recent years. Typically, the emails, which purport to be from Companies House, are claiming that a company complaint has been levelled against the recipient. The emails claim that recipients can view more…
Dog ‘Capitán’ Sleeps At Owner’s Grave
Circulating social media messages tell the story of a German Shepherd named Capitán who slept by the grave of his owner Miguel Guzmán for years after the man died in 2006.
‘Win a Toyota Land Cruiser’ Facebook Scam
According to a post being shared on Facebook, Toyota is giving away 500 brand new Land Cruisers as a means of celebrating the company's birthday.
Microsoft Email Beta Test Hoax Continues
Revamped version of the Microsoft email beta test hoax includes "testimonies" and a bank account screenshot of supposed money received.
Bogus Facebook Message Falsely Claims Drought Relief Funds Stolen by Government
According to a message going viral on Facebook, the Australian government has stolen all of the money from recent TV channel fundraising campaigns designed to help drought-stricken farmers.
Fake Password Protected Job Application Emails Contain Macro Malware
Malicious emails that masquerade as harmless job application requests with attached resumes are currently hitting inboxes.
‘Free $75 Off Publix Gift Card’ Scam Targeting Facebook Users
A post being shared on Facebook claims that that American supermarket chain Publix is giving everyone a free $75 off coupon to celebrate the company's 100th year of success.
‘Free $30 Off Aldi Gift Card’ Facebook Survey Scam
According to a post currently being shared on Facebook, grocery store chain, Aldi is gifting every family with a free $30 off gift card.
‘Your Apple ID Has Been Locked’ Phishing Scam Email
According to this email, which claims to be from Apple Support, your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons and you need to update your account.
‘Installed a Malware on the X Vids’ Fake Blackmail Sextortion Scam
According to this email, the sender used malware to record compromising video of you while you were visiting an x-rated website. And, claims the sender, this malware also gathered all of your contacts from your email and Facebook accounts.
Bogus ‘Sex Trafficking Site Tracker’ Warning Going Viral on Facebook
According to a post that is currently circulating rapidly on Facebook, you should not follow links in a text message that claims that "someone complimented you". The post warns that the links open a sex trafficking site that puts a tracker on your phone.
Entering ‘@[4:0]’ as a Facebook Comment Displays ‘Mark Zuckerberg’ But Has Nothing to do With Hacking
According to a post that is currently making its way around Facebook, you can check that your Facebook account has not been hacked by entering '@[4:0]' into a comment.
Scotiabank ‘Blacklisted Location’ Phishing Scam
Customers of Canadian based bank Scotiabank are being targetted via a phishing scam email that claims that their accounts have been deactivated.
Fake ‘Fast and Furious’ Giveaway Posts Targeting Facebook Users
According to various posts from a Facebook Page called "Fast and Furious 8,9,10", you can win cars and large cash prizes just by liking, sharing, and commenting and then clicking a link to register your prize entry and download movies.
Henry Winkler is NOT Dead and Did NOT Leave Half of His Estate to MAGA
According to a message circulating via social media, American actor and director Henry Winkler has died and has left half of his estate to the Trump 2020 re-election campaign.
Spurious First Aid Advice Message – Eggs For Treatment of Burns
Circulating message claims that egg white is a "healing miracle" for burns and should be applied to burns as an immediate first aid measure.
HMRC ‘Payment Credit Issuance’ Tax Refund Phishing Scam
According to this email, you are eligible to receive a "Payment Credit Issuance" from the UK’s HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
No, An ‘American Teenager’ Did NOT Get 30 Years in Prison For Killing a Muslim Refugee Who Raped His Little Sister
According to a video, which has been circulating via social media since early 2018, an American teenager who killed a Muslim refugee for raping his 7-year old sister has been sentenced to 30 years in prison.
TRUE – Fake Water Bottles Airport Drug Smuggling Warning
Message warns people not to hold or carry items such as water bottles for other people when in airports because the items may contain illicit drugs.
‘Free Box of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts’ Facebook Scam
According to a post that is currently spreading on Facebook, Krispy Kreme is giving a free box of doughnuts to every single person who shares and comments within the next 24 hours.
Christmas Lights were NOT Banned in Cardwell, North Queensland
Circulating rumours claim that the local council in the small north Queensland town of Cardwell has banned the displaying of Christmas lights after receiving a complaint from a local mosque.
Fake British Airways Page Scamming Facebook Users
A fraudulent Facebook page, which falsely claims to be associated with British Airways, is duping Facebook users into giving their personal information to dodgy marketing companies.
‘Win a Free Samsung Smart TV’ Scam Message
According to a message currently spreading rapidly via social media, you can win a 65 inch Samsung Smart TV by entering a code into Google and clicking on the first link in the results page.
Lauren and the *677 Police Dispatch Cell Phone Number
Circulating message describes how a young woman named Lauren avoided being raped by a police impostor in an unmarked car by dialling *677 on her cell phone.
‘European Debt Recovery Unit’ Scam Email
This email claims that an entity named the European Debt Recovery Unit is "aware of your sad ordeal about your unpaid fund" and can help you receive the money previously promised to you.