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Baby With Mermaid Syndrome - Yet Another Like-Farming Sick Baby Hoax

Facebook message featuring an image of a child with her legs fused together being attended to by a surgeon claims that Facebook and CNN will pay $20 per like, $50 per comment and $100 per share to help pay the child's medical expenses.

Nora's Story - Dating Scam

Nora was scammed out of several thousand Euro by a man who claimed to be a contractor working on a large project in Ghana.

Facebook 'Fan Page Verification Program' Phishing Scam

Message purporting to be from Facebook Security claims that a new security feature called the "Fan Page Verification Program" is being implemented and that Page owners must click a link and choose a ten digit security code to complete the process. Recipients are warned that their Page will be suspended permanently if the process is not completed by May 30, 2013.

Knob Face (or Koobface) Trojan Worm Virus Warning Message

Message spreading via Facebook warns about a "trojan worm virus" called Knob Face or Koobface and advisers recipients to avoid adding a user called "Smartgirl 15". It also warns users to watch out for links labeled "Barack Obama Clinton scandal".

Lottery Scammers Exploit Names of Real Lottery Winners Violet and Allen Large

Email purporting to be from Canadian Lottery winners Violet and Allen Large claims that the couple has decided to donate $2 million of their winnings to the recipient. The message asks the recipient to contact the couple via email to find out more details about the donation.

Facebook Sick Child Hoax - '1 like = $5, 1 Comment = $3, 1 Share = $2'

Message featuring an image of a young child offering a drink to another child with what appears to be severe burns claims that Facebook will donate money to help the child every time a user likes, shares or comments on the picture.

Doors Keyboardist Ray Manzarek Dies

Messages circulating via social media claim that Ray Manzarek, keyboardist for iconic band, The Doors, has passed away from cancer.

Costa Rica Turtle Egg Harvest Protest Email

Email that call for a stop to a supposed "attack against nature" on the beaches of Costa Rica claims that a series of attached photographs depict crowds of people digging up and stealing turtle eggs that they will later sell.

Does Drinking Water at Certain Times Of The Day Maximize Its Health Benefits?

Message purporting to be from a cardiac specialist claims that drinking water at specified times of the day can help activate organs, aid digestion, lower blood pressure and stop people from suffering strokes or heart attacks.

Woolworths 'Customer Satisfaction Survey' Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be a "Customer Satisfaction Survey" from Australian supermarket chain, Woolworths claims that the recipient can receive a $50 gift certificate just for clicking a link and participating in a short 5 question survey.

Another Facebook Nonsense Post - Share to Help Baby With Brain Disorder or Brain Tumor

Message that includes a photograph of a baby with a severe cranial deformity asks users to share the picture as a way of collecting prayers to help the child.

'Uniform Traffic Ticket' Malware Email

Email claiming to be a notification of a traffic ticket for speeding from the New York State Police urges the recipient to print out the ticket contained in an attached file and post it to the Town Court.

Eminem was NOT Stabbed

Message circulating via social media claims that rapper Eminem has been stabbed four times and urges recipients to click a link to view a video of the stabbing.

Facebook Like-Farming Scams

An increasing number of bogus Pages appearing on Facebook are designed to do nothing more than artificially increase their popularity by tricking users into "liking" them. This tactic has come to be known as "like-farming". The goal of these unscrupulous like-farmers is to increase the value of Facebook Pages so that they can be sold on the black market to other scammers and/or used to market dubious products and services and distribute further scams.

ANZ 'Quick 3-Question Survey' Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be from ANZ claims that recipients can have $35 credited to their accounts just for opening an attached file and filling in a brief survey.

Yet Another Deplorable Sick Baby Hoax

Post claims that parents can't afford treatment for infant injured in car accident, and liking/sharing will equate to donations.

'Facebook Online International Lottery' Advance Fee Scam

Email purporting to be from Facebook claims that the recipient has won $950,000 in the annual Facebook Online International Lottery and should contact the Facebook "disbursement department" to claim the prize.

Messages Warn of 'Deadly Giant Snails' In Texas

Circulating messages warn that deadly giant snails have been found in Houston, Texas.

Was an image of a Weird 'Half Cat' Captured by Google Street View?

An image going viral via social media supposedly depicts a strange half cat creature with only two legs and no ears caught in action by Google Street View cameras

No, A Facebook Page is NOT Stealing Baby Photos of People Who Have 'Baby' On Their Walls

A flurry of breathless Facebook messages warn users that a Facebook Page is automatically stealing baby photos from anyone that has the word "baby" written on their Facebook Walls or images and compiling the photos into one place.

Were Cages Placed Over Graves in Victorian Times to Trap the Undead?

Circulating message that features an image depicting a grave covered by a sturdy iron cage claims that the cages were used in Victorian times to keep vampires and zombies from escaping should they rise from the dead.

Water Bottle Car Fire Warning

Message warns that a water bottle left inside a car on a sunny day could ignite the upholstery and start a fire.

Citibank Paymentech Billing Statement Malware Emails

Email purporting to be from Citibank Paymentech invites recipients to open an attached file to view a Merchant Billing Statement.

Bear Grylls Producer Snakebite Foot Injury Picture

Social media message featuring an image depicting a severe foot injury claims that the injury was the result of a snakebite suffered by Stephen Rankin a producer of the Bear Grylls television series.

Email Exceeded Storage Limit Phishing Scam

Email claims that the user's email account has exceeded its storage limit and instructs him or her to reply with the account username and password in order to restore full functionality.

'I'm Not Asking You to Like This' - Yet Another Sick Baby Donations For Sharing Hoax

Facebook message featuring an image of a severely malnourished child claims that Facebook will donate $1 every time the image is shared on the network.

Warning Message About False Widow Spider in UK

Social media driven message warns UK residents that venom from a spider called the False Widow that is now in the UK can cause amputations if bites are not properly treated.

'Wire Transfer Canceled' Malware Email

Email purporting to be from the US Federal Reserve claims that a wire transfer sent from the recipient's bank account was not processed and that details about the transfer can be viewed in an attached file.

BMW Advance Fee Prize Scam

Email purporting to be from car maker BMW claims that the recipient has won 450,000 pounds and a BMW in an "international promotion program" run by the company.

Becoming a Father or Mother Facebook Group Pedophile Warning Hoax

Message circulating on Facebook warns users not to join the group titled "becoming a father or mother was the greatest gift of my life" because it is operated by a group of pedophiles intent on accessing your Facebook photographs.

Facebook Proposed Video Ads Message

Message purporting to be from Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerburg claims that the network is considering implementing new video ads that will run automatically every ten minutes and stop people from using Facebook until they are finished running. The message claims that users can share the message to register their opposition to the proposed video ads.

Facebook Profile Viewer Scam

Message being spammed across Facebook claims that users can follow a link to install an app that allows them to check who has been viewing their profile.

Facebook Page Hacker Warning Message - "Visit The New Facebook" Links

Message warns users that have a Page on Facebook to watch out for links with the words "Visit The New Facebook" or "Tour of New Facebook" because following such links will allow a hacker to steal their information and remove them from their own page.

Golden Zebra Photograph

Circulating image depicts a rare golden zebra with bright blue eyes.

Facebook 'Account May Not Be Authentic' Phishing Scam

Message purporting to be from Facebook claims that the recipient's Facebook account is to be blocked because the account may not be authentic. The recipient is instructed to click a link to reconfirm the account within 24 hours and is warned that failing to reconfirm will result in permanent removal of the account.

Tick Removal Advice - Liquid Soap Technique

Message advises that the best way to remove a tick is to cover it with liquid soap and wait for it to detach itself.

Craigslist Overpayment Scam Warning Message

Message circulating on Facebook describes a Craigslist user's experience with an an overpayment scam and warns other users to watch out for such criminal tactics.

Telstra Bill Account Update Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be from Australian telecommunications provider, Telstra, claims that the company has detected a billing error or was unable to process a recent payment and the recipient is therefore required to click a link and update billing information or risk interruption to service.

Google Maps 'Murder Scene'

Circulating message claims that an attached image taken from Google Maps may depict a grisly murder scene on a wooden jetty complete with blood trail. The message urges users to quickly go to the specified map coordinates to zoom in and view the scene before Google removes it.

Fake Cover-More Insurance Emails Carry Malware

Email purporting to be a policy purchase notification from Australian travel insurance provider Cover-More urges recipients to open an attached .zip file to view a Certificate of Insurance.

Circulating Picture Falsely Claims to Show Eight Year Old Boston Bombing Victim

A message currently circulating via social media posts claims that an attached photograph shows an eight year old girl killed in the Boston Marathon bomb attack.

Madeleine McCann New Zealand Lookalike Facebook Post

Message circulating rapidly via Facebook claims that authorities are carrying out DNA tests on a New Zealand girl who closely resembles missing British child Madeleine McCann.

Burundanga Business Card Drug Warning

Circulating warning claims that criminals are attempting to incapacitate women in order to rob or rape them by handing them business cards laced with a powerful drug called Burundanga.

Misleading and Inaccurate Diatribe - 'Toning Down' Anzac Day 2015

Bitter and inflammatory political diatribe claims that Australia's Federal government is intent on toning down the Anzac Day 2015 centenary because the event may offend immigrants to Australia.

'Rarest Meteor Shower' - April 22, 2013

Message circulating via social media claims that on the night of April 22, 2013, people on Earth will have a chance to view one of the rarest meteor showers, with thousands of "shooting stars" visible in the night sky.

NatWest 'Inadequate Security Enrollment' Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be from UK bank NatWest, claims that the recipient's online banking has been disabled due to "Inadequate security enrollment" or a login error. The recipient is instructed to click a link to login to reactive the account.

Hoax - Indian Woman Gives Birth to Eleven Babies at Once

Circulating message claims that a woman in India has just broken the world record after giving birth to eleven babies at once. The message includes a photograph depicting eleven babies with a medical team.

False Claim – Muslims can Avoid Paying Bedroom Tax by Designating One Bedroom as a Prayer Room

Messages circulating via social media claim that Muslims can be exempted from the new bedroom tax imposed on UK welfare recipients by setting aside the spare bedroom as a prayer room.

Optional Facebook Trial Allows Users to Pay to Send Messages to Non-Friend Inboxes

Various messages circulating via Facebook claim that the company is about to start charging users for sending messages on the network.

False Claim - Anzac Day Badges Banned at Mt. Warren Park Shopping Centre

Circulating message claims that Anzac Day badges were not sold at Mt. Warren Shopping Centre because the owner of the centre is from the Middle East and he refused permission for businesses in the complex to sell the badges.

The Bogus Tale of The British Flag Lapel Pin and the Rude Muslim Woman in the Checkout Queue

Message tells the story of how a Muslim woman in a British supermarket checkout queue was taken to task and put in her place by an elderly shopper after she made critical remarks about the cashier's British flag lapel pin and the UK's military involvement in Afghanistan.

Satire - Message Claims Parents Put Daughter Up For Adoption Because She is Gay

A message circulating via social media claims that a Southern Carolina couple have put their sixteen year old daughter up for adoption after finding out that she was gay.

Vladimir Putin's Supposed Speech to the Duma on Minorities and Sharia Law

Widely circulated message claims that, in a February 14, 2013 speech to the Duma, Russian President Vladimir Putin bluntly advised Russian minorities that they should speak Russian and adapt to Russian culture if they wish to live in the country and that, if they prefer Sharia Law, then they should go somewhere else to live.

'Warning Code: 11XXTT8765' Email Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be from the "Admin Team" claims that, due to a scheduled maintenance and upgrade, users must reply with their email password or their email account will be terminated.

'Your PayPal Account Was Deleted' Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be from PayPal claims that the recipient's PayPal account has been deleted and he or she must click a "Recover Account" link to get the account back.

Facebook 'Name and Shame Baby Beater' Message

Rapidly circulating Facebook message asks users to share a "name and shame" photograph of a man accused of severely beating a 17 month old baby.

'Like' and 'Share' Harvesting Hoax - Boy Beaten for Liking One Direction

Facebook message that features an image of a boy supposedly beaten around the face with a piece of wood claims that he has been bullied all his life and now beaten because he is a fan of the band One Direction. The message claims that "all face companies" will donate $10 per like and $50 per share to help pay for the boy's surgery.

Robin Williams 'Perfect Plan' For Peace Speech

Long circulated message claims that US comedian Robin Williams came up with a "perfect plan" for achieving peace in the world, which he delivered during a speech in New York.

'Bad Brit' - Nigel Farage and the Tory Party's Worst Nightmare

A circulating political piece that discusses perceived issues with UK social and political life is attributed to British politician and leader of the UK Independence Party, Nigel Farage.

Viral Facebook Message Falsely Claims that a Pictured Man is Posing as an RSPCA Officer and Stealing Dogs

Message circulating rapidly on Facebook claims that a man depicted in an attached photograph is posing as an RSPCA officer and has attempted to steal dogs in the South Yorkshire area of the UK.

Digital Pad ATM Skimming Device Warning

Circulating image depicts a scamming system in which a fake keypad is placed over the top of the genuine keypad on an ATM as a means of stealing card data.

UK National Lottery Scams

Emails supposedly from the UK National Lottery claim that the recipient has won a large sum of money and must supply personal information to the "agent" in charge of the prize.

Child Porn Ransomware Warning

Circulating message warns users about a type of virus that locks files on the infected computer and threatens to inform the police that the victim has been downloading child porn if he or she does not pay a fee to have incriminating files removed.

Message Calls For Boycott of Starbucks For Its 'Attack on Traditional Marriage'

Circulating protest message claims that Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz told a shareholder to sell his shares if he supported traditional marriage and that people who are for traditional marriage cannot buy shares in the company. The message calls for a boycott of the company due to their "far left radical" attack on traditional marriage.

Gun Owner Vehicle Tagging Hoax

Circulating warning claims that criminal gangs are tagging gun owner vehicles with dots, check marks or coloured stickers so that guns can be later stolen.

Carol's Story - Dating Scam

Carol was almost scammed by a man she met on a Christian dating site. The scammer claimed that he attended her church but was currently working overseas building an oil platform.

Bogus Warning – White Transit Van 'RH57 WSU' Trying To Steal Dogs

Message circulating virally via social media posts and email warns that a white transit van with the registration 'RH57 WSU' has been seen trying to steal dogs in various locations in the UK and elsewhere.

Urban Legend - Couple Arrested at Airport with Dead Baby Stuffed With Drugs

Circulating message claims that police who detained a young couple with a baby at a Las Vegas airport discovered that the baby was dead and that its body had been packed with illegal drugs.

ACH Processing Service Malware Email

Message purporting to be from the Automated Clearing House (ACH) claims that a file submitted by a user has been successfully processed and invites recipients to click a link to read more information about the large sum transactions listed.

Baby With Bong Protest Message

Facebook message that features a young woman holding a bong to a baby's mouth asks users to spread the photo so that the woman will not regain custody of the child.

Linda Singh - Blackberry Money for Forwarding Hoax

Text message claims that smart phone company Blackberry will help fund medical expenses for a seriously ill girl named Linda Singh by donating 10 cents every time the text is forwarded.

Hoax - 'Punjab Rape Festival'

Circulating message claims that an annual event called the Punjab Rape Festival starts in India "this week".

Beware - 'Unsealed' Product Giveaways on Facebook

Various Pages on Facebook claim to be giving away expensive products such as iPads, smart phones and beauty products because they are unsealed and therefore cannot be sold. Participants are instructed to "like" the Page and share a photo to earn a chance to receive one of the free products.

DHL Notification Malware Email

Emails purporting to be from international mail delivery service DHL claim that a parcel has been sent to the recipient or that a parcel could not be delivered due to an addressing error. The messages advise the recipient to open an attached file to view a parcel tracking number and access more information about the delivery or print out a delivery label.

Fake CNN Emails About Pope Point to Malware

Emails purporting to be CNN notifications suggest that recipients click a link to read CNN.com articles relating to the pope.

Angolan Witch Spider - Giant Spider Hoax

Viral message claims that an attached image depicts a huge "Angolan Witch Spider" photographed on the side of a house in Texas.

Bogus Health Warning - Scratch Card 'Silver Nitro Oxide' Coating Causes Skin Cancer

Message warns people not to use fingernails to scratch off the coating on scratch tickets because the coating contains a substance called "Silver Nitro oxide" that can cause skin cancer.

March 2013 - Five Fridays, Five Saturdays, Five Sunday

Circulating message claims that March 2013 will feature 5 Fridays, 5 Saturdays and 5 Sundays, a special calendar event that only occurs once every 823 years. The message also claims that the event is called "money bags" and those who share it with others will receive money within 4 days.

Australian Tax Refund Scam Email

Email, purporting to be from the Australian Taxation Office, claims that the recipient can receive a large tax refund by clicking a link in the message and filling out a web based form.

'Confidential Document' Google Docs Phishing Scam

Email asks the recipient to click a link to view an important confidential document in Google Docs.

AOL Password Phishing Scam - 'TJ2117 Virus Detected'

Email purporting to be from AOL claims that a TJ2117 virus has been detected in the recipient's computer folders and he or she must click a link to login and switch to a secure anti virus system.

Starving Children Facebook Share Hoax

Facebook messages featuring a photograph depicting a group of starving children claims that Facebook will donate $1 to help the children every time the picture is shared on the network.

Is Sour Sop a Cancer Killer 10,000 times Stronger Than Chemotherapy?

Widely circulated message claims that sour sop, the fruit from the graviola tree, is a miraculous natural cancer killer that is 10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy.

Protest Message - Live 'Tortoise' Souvenirs Sold in China

Message circulating on Facebook claims that live tortoises sealed in bags of herbal solution are being sold as souvenirs in China

Westpac '3 Incorrect Logins' Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be from Australian bank Westpac, claims that the recipient's account has been limited due to three incorrect login attempts and he or she should fill in and submit an attached form within 24 hours, or the account may be suspended.

Hoax - Eating Shrimp and Taking Vitamin C Can Cause Death by Arsenic Poisoning

Circulating health message warns recipients not to eat shrimp or prawns while taking vitamin C because it can cause a chemical reaction that can lead to sudden death by arsenic poisoning.

Bogus Facebook Giveaway - 'Free GHD Straighteners'

Facebook Page claims that it is giving away ghd straighteners to users who like the page and share a photo.

Hoax - 'Pope Comes Out as Gay'

Social media driven message, couched as a news report, claims that Pope Benedict XVI resigned his papacy because he is gay and "could no longer live a lie."

Survey Scam - 'Malfunctioning Online Store Giving Free iPads'

Message distributed on Facebook claims that an online store is malfunctioning because they forgot to include a payment page and customers are therefore receiving free iPads as a result.

'Toasted Skin Syndrome' From Laptop Warning

Health warning circulating in the form of a graphic claims that using a laptop computer across your legs can cause a heat related condition known as "toasted skin syndrome" that may lead to skin cancer.

Xbox 720 Bogus Facebook Giveaway

Message being distributed on Facebook claims that users can have the chance to win an Xbox 720 by liking and sharing a promotional image and liking an associated Facebook Page.

Free PlayStation 4 For Testers Survey Scam

Messages being distributed on Facebook claim that Sony is looking for people to test the new PlayStation 4 and that they will get to keep the test PlayStation so long as they like a Facebook Page and share the post.

Delta Air Lines Passenger Itinerary Receipt Malware Emails

Email purporting to be from Delta Air Lines provides details of a supposed ticket purchase and instructs recipients to follow a link or open an attached file to review flight information.

Marcia's Story - Google Checkout Vehicle Sale Scam

Marcia was very nearly taken in by a scam in which a criminal sent her a fake Google Checkout Transaction message in an effort to trick her into sending £4,000 for a campervan that the criminal did not even possess.

Missing Girl Laura Clark Has now Been Found

Circulating social media messages ask users to watch out from missing UK teenager Laura Clark.

Goole Yorkshire Coloured Stickers Dog Fighting Hoax

Message circulating via social media posts and the blogosphere warn dog owners that a dog fighting gang is stealing dogs from households around Goole, Yorkshire and other areas of the UK. According to the posts, gang members are marking houses where dogs live with coloured stickers so that the dogs can be later stolen.

KFC 'Genetically Manipulated Organisms' Hoax

Messages claims that fast-food outlet KFC changed its name from Kentucky Fried Chicken because it uses genetically manipulated organisms rather than real chickens and therefore cannot legally use the word "chicken" in its name. As evidence, the message cites a "recent study" conducted by the University of New Hampshire.

Justin Bieber did NOT Die in a Car Crash

False Claim - Colour of Squares on Tubes Denotes Chemical Content

Circulating message claims that consumers can tell the chemical makeup of tube contents just by checking the colour of a small square at the bottom of the packaging.

Facebook Page 'Violation of Terms' Phishing Scam

Inbox message purporting to be from "Mark Zurckerberg" claims that the user's Facebook Page has violated the Facebook Terms of Service and may be permanently deleted unless the account is verified by clicking a link in the message.

Perth Dog Fighting Gang 'Coloured Stickers' Hoax

Messages going viral via Social Media outlets warn dog owners that a dog fighting gang is stealing dogs from households in Perth, Western Australia. The messages claim gang members are marking houses where dogs live with coloured stickers so that the dogs can be later stolen.

Kidney Stealing Hoax

Message warns that medically trained criminals are stealing kidneys from living victims to sell on the black market. According to the warning, victims awake in a bathtub full of ice to discover that their kidneys have been removed.

Amber Teething Necklaces - Suspect SIDS 'Warning'

Circulating social media message makes a connection between SIDS and amber teething necklaces. The message cites a case in which the SIDS related death of a baby in NSW was found by the coroner to be associated with use of the necklaces.

Signs That May Help Identify a Dating Scam

The signs discussed in this article are derived from examination of a number of dating scam attempts. Not every sign will apply in every case. Of course, the presence of these signs in an online relationship is not - by itself - proof that the person wooing you online is a scammer. Nor does the absence of such signs mean that you should throw caution to the wind. Nevertheless, these signs should be taken as warning flags, especially if more than one is present.

Rihanna 'S3X' Tape Survey Scam Messages Hit Facebook

Messages spreading via Facebook comments promise clickers salacious footage of popular singing star Rihanna and her boyfriend.

BT Yahoo 'Final Warning' Phishing Scam

Message purporting to be a "Final Warning" from BT Yahoo claims that users must immediately click a link to verify their account before they can receive pending emails.

Lakeside Attempted Abduction Warning

Social media driven message describes an incident at Lakeside in which a woman allegedly tried to take a young child away from her grandmother. The message suggests that the woman may have been working with a gang that is trying to snatch children.

Imelda's Story - Dating Scam

Imelda was tricked into sending money to a man calling himself James who pretended to be a successful structural engineer working in Scotland.

Circulating Post Claims US Charity CEO's Overpaid

In a newly pictorial format, the post presents what it claims are the salaries of the CEO's of some well-known US based charitable organizations.

Bogus Warning - 'Talking Angela' Threat to Children

Circulating warning claims that a site called "Talking Angela" is collecting personal information from children and taking their photographs without notice.

WhatsApp 'Servers Really Full' Hoax

Message claims that smartphone instant messaging application WhatsApp needs its users to re-send the same message to everyone on their contact lists to prove that they are active users because the company's "servers have recently been really full". The message warns that the accounts of users who do not send on the information will become inactive.

Facebook Hoax - Pay to become Gold Member or All Your Documents will be Made Public

Message circulating on Facebook claims that from tomorrow all of the information that users have published on Facebook will be made public unless they pay a fee of $9.99 to become "Gold" members or repost the same message on their walls.

O2 Shop 'View Bill Online' Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be from UK based service provider O2, claims that recipients can open an attached file to view their bill online.

Images Purporting to Show Jamie Bulger Killer Jon Venables Circulate Online

Images purportedly depicting Jon Venables, one of Jamie Bulger's killers, appeared via social media outlets in February 2013 despite a worldwide injunction which prevents the publication of such images.

Bill Gates $5000 Giveaway Hoax

Circulating photograph depicts Bill Gates holding a sign that claims he will give $5000 to every user who shares his picture on Facebook.

Are Zombies Attacking People in Montana?

Messages circulating rapidly online claim that dead bodies are reportedly rising from the grave and attacking people in the American state of Montana.

'Facebook Technical Support' Pharmacy Spam

Email purporting to be a notification from Facebook Technical Support claims that the recipient has a message awaiting a response and he or she should click a "Go to Facebook" button to read the message.

Frederic Pretty Facebook Hacker Hoax

Message circulating on Facebook warns people not to accept a user called Frederic Pretty into their contacts because it is a very powerful hacking account.

Taylor Swift 'Sex Taped Leaked' Facebook Scam

Message on Facebook claims that popular US singer Taylor Swift's iPhone has been hacked and that recipients can click a link to view a sex tape taken from the phone and leaked on the Internet.

Mobile Phone Tips - Things You Never Knew Your Mobile Phone Could Do

Message outlines four mobile phone tips that it claims can be useful in emergency situations.

Capri Sun Mold Warning

Message circulating virally via social media posts warns parents that mold has been found inside a container of the popular fruit drink Capri Sun. The message includes a photograph of the moldy beverage in a glass.

Facebook Campaign to Find Alleged Abuser of 4 Year Old Girl

Posts circulating on Facebook that feature a photograph of a four year old child with a badly bruised face, claim the injuries were caused by the ex-boyfriend of the child's mother. The message includes the name and description of the alleged attacker and urge people to help locate and identify the man so that he can be apprehended by police.

Facebook 'Closed for Maintenance' Prank

Social media messages warn users that Facebook will be closed for maintenance between the 29th and 31st of February and that recipients should send on the information so that other users will also be aware of the closure.

Hoax - 'Your Cell Phone Has a Name'

Message circulating on Facebook claims that entering the last three digits of your cell phone number into a Facebook comment will reveal the "name" of your cell phone.

Free Disneyland Tickets Survey Scam

Various Facebook messages claim that users can receive free tickets to Disneyland by liking and sharing a picture and participating in online surveys.

Do Circulating Images Show Puppies being 'Guarded' by a King Cobra?

Circulating messages that feature photographs depicting two puppies apparently trapped in a well with a large cobra snake as company claim that the snake was in fact guarding the dogs from harm until they could be rescued.

Outdated Missing Child Alert - Duncan Craig Bennell Has Been Found

Widely circulated social media message asks recipients to watch out for a child named Duncan Craig Bennell, who it claims was kidnapped from a primary school in Western Australia.

Tanner Dwyer Friend Request Hacker Hoax

Circulating social media message warns users that accepting friend requests from Tanner Dwyer, Christopher Butterfield, Stefania Colac or Alejando Spiljner can allow hackers to access your computer and steal personal information.

FedEx Incorrect Delivery Address Malware Email

Email purporting to be from delivery company FedEx claims that a package en route to the recipient has been returned due to an addressing error and that he or she must open an attached file to print a mailing label in order to receive the package.

Mickey Rourke Did NOT Die in A Snowboard Accident

Messages circulating via social media claim that actor Mickey Rourke has died in a snowboarding accident.

Spurious First Aid Advice - Flour For Treatment of Burns

Widely circulated message recommends covering burns with plain flour as a first aid treatment and claims that the "miraculous" remedy will stop the burn from blistering.

Kate Curry Missing Child Alert - Kate Has Now Been Found

Message circulating rapidly on Facebook asks users to share a photo of missing 13 year old Kate Curry in the hope that someone has information on her whereabouts.

Circulating Post Recommends Wasp Spray As A Substitute for Pepper Spray

For several years, an email or social media post circulates recommending that women use wasp and hornet spray as a substitute for pepper spray. This is typically based on the claim that wasp spray is cheaper and just as debilitating as pepper spray. Neither of those claims is always true, aside from the fact that using wasp spray as a self-defense tool may subject you to legal penalties.

Love Desire Facebook Group 'Virus' Warning

Message circulating via Facebook claims that a fast spreading virus is adding people to a Facebook Group called "Love Desire" without their knowledge.

Coconut Crab Photographs

Email claims that attached photographs depict a very large type of crab called the Coconut Crab because of its ability to crack coconuts with its strong claws.

St.George Bank Phishing Scam Emails

Emails, purporting to be from Australia's St.George Bank, claim that the recipient needs to click a link to login to his or account in order to update information, retrieve messages, or rectify specified problems with the account.

Facebook Trialling Option to Pay to Directly Inbox Non-Friends

Plans by Facebook to provide an option for users to pay to send a message to non-friend inboxes, do NOT validate old "Facebook charging for access" hoaxes in any way.

Sylvester Stallone is NOT Dead

Messages circulating via social media claim that actor Sylvester Stallone has died in a snowboarding accident.

Who Will Be Your Valentine Virus Warning

A warning is spreading on Facebook claiming that posts are spreading relating to 'seeing who your Valentine will be' that actually harbor a virus.

Hoax - Facebook Shutting Down on May (or March) 15, 2013

Widespread rumours claim that Facebook will close down for good on either March or May 15, 2013.

Lead in Lipstick Alert - Cancer Causing Lipstick Hoax

Email claims that certain brands of lipstick contain dangerous amounts of lead and can cause cancer. The message includes a list of lipstick brands and instructions for testing lipsticks for lead content.

Blackberry 'Broadcast or Update Cancelled' Hoax

Rapidly circulating text message claims that Blackberry users must broadcast the same message to all their contacts or they will miss out a BBM update and will no longer be able to chat with friends because they will have the old version.

Bogus Telstra 'Email Bill' Carries Malware

Email purporting to be a bill notification from Australian telecommunications company Telstra urges recipients to open an attached file to deal with an overdue account.

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.

Destiny Valle Facebook Page Hacker 'Warning'

Facebook message claims that a hacker named "Destiny Valle" is taking control of Facebook Pages by deleting existing admins and removing details about the real Page owner so that she can can claim that she owns the page herself.

Dog 'Capitán' Sleeps At Owner's Grave

Social media message that includes a photograph of a dog sleeping on a grave, claims that the picture depicts a German Shepherd named Capitán who has slept by the grave of his owner Miguel Guzmán since the man died in 2006.

Criminals Use Names of Lottery Winners Adrian and Gillian Bayford in Advance Fee Scams

Emails purporting to be from UK EuroMillions winners Adrian and Gillian Bayford claim that the the recipient's email address was selected as a winner of a cash grant of one million pounds.

Neil Tennant is NOT Dead

Social media driven message claims that Pet Shop Boys singer Neil Tennant has died in a car accident.

Westpac 'Credit Card Suspended' Phishing Scam

Email purporting to be from large Australian bank Westpac claims that there was an error detected in the recipient's credit card account and asks him or her to click a link to update account information or risk permanent suspension of the card.

Hoax - Julia Gillard Tells Muslims To Adapt or Leave

Widely circulated message claims that Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard recently stated that immigrants should adapt to Australian culture, language and beliefs or leave the country and that Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law should get out of Australia

Fake NSW Police Warning - Tracking Devices Placed on Cars

Widespread social media message purporting to be a warning from NSW police claims that criminals are placing tiny tracking devices on cars and then using the devices to locate victims at their homes and attack and rob them.

False Protest Message Claims Picture Shows 500 Christians Burned By Muslim Terrorists

Widely circulated message claims that an attached photograph shows the charred bodies of 500 Nigerian Christians burned in a massacre perpetrated by Muslim terrorists.

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