Articles Published in 2007
This page lists a few of the most popular Hoax-Slayer articles that were first published in 2007.
Oscar Mayer Does Not Support The War HoaxEmail claims that Oscar Mayer refused to donate hotdogs to US Marines stationed in Iraq because the company does not support the war.
Published: 23rd January 2007
Kevin Carter Pulitzer Prize PhotographEmail with a disturbing image of a starving child being shadowed by a vulture claims that the photograph won a Pulitzer Prize for Photojournalist, Kevin Carter.
Published: 22nd January 2008
Starbucks Lack of Support For Iraq Troops RumorMessage claims that Starbucks refused to donate coffee to Marines stationed in Iraq because the company does not support the war.
Published: 21st January 2007
Mobile Phone Tips – Things You Never Knew Your Mobile Phone Could DoMessage outlines four mobile phone tips that it claims can be useful in emergency situations.
Published: 17th January 2008
Cell Phone Charging Danger Warning EmailEmail forward warns that answering a cell phone while it is being charged can electrocute the user.
Updated: 15th January 2008
Charging a Mobile Phone with Peepal LeavesMessage claims that it is possible to charge a mobile phone battery by touching the stems of peepal tree leaves to the terminals.
Published: 11th January 2008
Storm PhotographsMessage that includes a series of spectacular storm photographs claims that they depict the beginning of Hurricane Katrina.
Published: 10th January 2008
An Overview of PhishingPhishing continues to be one of the most significant security threats facing Internet users. During 2007, scammers distributed millions of phishing scam emails that targeted many different entities. Phishing attacks are sure to continue in 2008 and scammers will use such attacks to steal money and identities from many new victims around the world.
Published: 9th January 2007
General Cosgrove Radio Interview HoaxMessage claims that Australia's General Peter Cosgrove made a remark about a female interviewer being "equipped to be a prostitute" during an interview on ABC radio
Published: 3rd January 2007
Photobucket MySpace Comment Virus WarningMessage claims that a virus that circulates via MySpace comments can delete content in the user's PhotoBucket account and post nude images to his or her friends list.
Published: 3rd January 2008
IRS Tax Refund Phishing ScamEmail, purporting to be from the IRS, claims that the recipient is eligible for a tax refund and should click on an included link to access the refund.
Published: 30th December 2007
Facebook Deleting Inactive Users HoaxMessage claims that Facebook is becoming overpopulated and that members who do not send the information to others within two weeks will have their accounts deleted.
Published: 19th December 2007
Record Alberta Whitetail Deer PhotographsEmail with photographs of a hunter posing with a very large deer, claims the animal was the biggest typical whitetail deer ever taken in Alberta.
Published: 17th December 2007
Puppy Giveaway Advance Fee ScamEmail claims that a church worker based in Africa is looking for someone to adopt his English Bulldog and Yorkshire Terrier pups for free because he can no longer care for them properly.
Published: 14th December 2007
Robber Eaten By 'Alligator' PhotographsEmail claims that attached photographs depict body parts retrieved from the stomach of an alligator that killed a fleeing robber in Florida.
Published: 13th December 2007
Marzipan Frosting Babies Hoax EmailMessage claims that attached photographs show cake-frosting babies made from marzipan.
Published: 7th December 2007
Visa & MasterCard Telephone Credit Card ScamEmail forward warns that scammers are attempting to obtain CVV2/CVC2 security numbers by phoning credit card holders and posing as Security and Fraud Department staff from Visa or MasterCard.
Updated: 5th December 2007
Sumatra Island Tsunami Wave Photograph HoaxEmail claims that an attached photograph shows a residential area in Sumatra about to be engulfed by a gigantic tsunami wave.
Published: 5th December 2007
Ron Mueck Sculpture PhotographsMessage with a series of photographs depicting amazingly lifelike sculptures claims that the sculptures were created by a London-based photo-realist artist named Ron Mueck
Published: 4th December 2007
Giant Rabbit PhotographsCirculating photographs show an extremely large rabbit being held up by its owner.
Published: 3rd December 2007
Progesterex - Sterility Date Rape Drug HoaxEmail claims that a sterilization pill called Progesterex is being mixed with the date rape drug Rohypnol to facilitate sexual assaults that leave the victim sterile.
Updated: 2nd December 2007
Cave of Giant CrystalsCirculating photographs claim to depict a cave full of giant crystals discovered at the Naica Mine in Mexico.
Published: 29th November 2007
Freemasons' Grant Scam EmailEmail claims that The Freemason's Grand Charity has selected the recipient to be the beneficiary of a grant worth 1.5 million dollars.
Published: 28th November 2007
Grateful Iraqi Sculptor EmailEmail claims that a grateful Iraqi sculptor created statues as a way of thanking US soldiers for liberating Iraq.
Updated: 26th November 2007
Travis Barker Death HoaxMessage claims that famous drummer Travis Barker was found dead in his garage in November 2007.
Published: 23rd November 2007
Yahoo Awards Scam EmailEmail claims that the recipient has won a large sum of money in a Yahoo Awards prize promotion.
Published: 22nd November 2007
Pictures of Lightning Striking a Plane in JapanImage and video loop show a large aircraft apparently being struck by lightning shortly after takeoff.
Published: 15th November 2007
John Gebhardt Holding Injured Baby in IraqEmail claims that an attached photograph shows soldier John Gebhardt holding a little Iraqi girl who was injured by insurgents.
Published: 14th November 2007
Interesting Old Human Formation PicturesMessage contains several old human formation photographs that depict the Statue of Liberty, the Liberty Bell, the American Eagle symbol, the US Shield and more. The images are created by thousands of US soldiers and sailors standing in formation.
Published: 14th November 2007
Frozen Tidal Wave PhotographsDescription accompanying a series of photographs of a spectacular ice formation claims that the images show a giant wave that froze instantly as the wave broke.
Published: 13th November 2007
Merry Christmas Virus HoaxEmail claims that a message with an attachment named "Merry Christmas" contains a destructive virus that will "burn" the hard drive on the infected computer thereby destroying the Zero Sector
Published: 13th November 2007
Christmas Cards for Recovering American SoldiersMessage claims that people can send Christmas greetings to wounded soldiers by addressing cards to "A Recovering American soldier" care of the Walter Reed Army Medical Center.
Published: 12th November 2007
Anzhela - Russian Dating ScammerEmail claims that "Anzhela", a young woman living in Russia, is searching for a man in another country with the view to developing a long term and loving relationship.
Published: 9th November 2007
Strawberry Quick Methamphetamine WarningEmails warns that a form of strawberry colored and scented methamphetamine dubbed "Strawberry Quick" is being distributed
Updated: 8th November 2007
Overseas Artist Job Offer ScamEmails claim that an artist needs a part time employee to process foreign cheques and money orders and will pay the employee a percentage of all funds processed.
Published: 5th November 2007
Email Petition Against the Closure of South African Child Protection UnitEmail petition claims that South Africa's Child Protection Unit is to be closed and urges recipients to "sign" a message protesting the closure before sending it to others.
Updated: 1st November 2007
Federal Trade Commission Complaint ScamEmail purporting to be from the Federal Trade Commission claims that a complaint has been filed against the recipient.
Published: 31st October 2007
World Record Size 'Piranha' PhotographsEmail forward with photographs of a large fish with a mouth full of long, sharp teeth, claims that the fish is a world record sized piranha.
Published: 31st October 2007
Dashboard Fuel Pump Icon "Secret"Message claims that the side on which the handle is shown on the fuel tank icon on car dashboards always indicates which side the fuel tank filler is located.
Published: 30th October 2007
Red Arrows Olympic Ban PetitionMessage claims that organizers of the 2012 London Olympics have banned famous Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, The Red Arrows, from appearing at the event because they are "too British" and may offend other attending nations.
Published: 26th October 2007
Train Through Bangkok Market VideoA widely distributed video that shows a train apparently running through the middle of a busy Bangkok market has generated a lot of online discussion and debate.
Published: 25th October 2007
Flip Flops From China Skin Reaction WarningEmail with several photographs of a severe foot rash claims that the rash was caused by chemicals used in the manufacture of flip-flops made in China and sold at Wal-Mart.
Published: 24th October 2007
Merrill Lynch Phishing ScamEmail purporting to be from Merrill Lynch claims that customers must urgently login to their accounts and provide five personalized security questions.
Published: 24th October 2007
Outdated PDS (Parcel Delivery Service) Premium Rate Scam WarningHopelessly outdated and unnecessary email forward that warns about a premium rate phone scam continues to circulate even though the scam was shut down in 2005
Updated: 20th October 2007
Microsoft MagicMessage outlines three seemingly strange procedures in Microsoft Windows operating systems and claims that not even Microsoft knows why these procedures work as they do
Published: 19th October 2007
Thirty-Two AA Batteries From One 6-Volt Lantern Battery VideoWidely circulated video supposedly shows how to save money by extracting 32 AA batteries from one 6-volt lantern battery.
Published: 17th October 2007
Bogus Legislative Brief - Pennsylvania Driver Cell Phone UseEmail, purporting to be a Legislative Brief, claims that drivers in the state of Pennsylvania will be prohibited from using handheld mobile telephones from November 10, 2007.
Published: 16th October 2007
Email Request to Adopt Free Black Lab PuppiesMessage claims that 6 black lab puppies rescued from a roadway are in desperate need of new homes.
Published: 10th October 2007
Polar Bear Playing With Husky PhotographsEmail forward features a series of photographs showing a wild polar bear playing with a husky sled dog.
Published: 8th October 2007
Ministry Of Finance Non Residential Tax Lottery ScamMessage, ostensibly from the "Ministry Of Finance" in the UK, claims that the recipient must pay Non Residential Tax before receiving supposed winnings from an international lottery.
Published: 5th October 2007
Yohana Ravelo Missing Teenager HoaxMessage claims that 17 year-old Yohana Ravelo is missing from her Coral Gables, Florida home.
Published: 2nd October 2007
IceLift Free Human Hibernation Email ForwardEmail claims that recipients who forward the message to at least five other people have a chance to have their body frozen free for 50 years by new human cryogenics company, IceLift.
Published: 1st October 2007
Yahoo Account Deletion HoaxEmail claims that if the recipient does not send the message on to at least ten other people his or her Yahoo account will be deleted.
Published: 28th September 2007
Strongest Dog In The World PhotographEmail with an attached photograph of a very muscular canine claims that the dog is the strongest in the world and works for the Russian Army.
Published: 27th September 2007
Loan Offer Advance Fee ScamsUnsolicited emails from supposed loan agencies claim that the recipient can borrow money for any purpose at a low interest rate.
Published: 26th September 2007
Men's Room Mural PhotographEmail with an attached photograph of a wall mural placed above urinals in a men's room claims that the mural was created by staff at an "all-women" design company for a New York office project.
Published: 24th September 2007
Giant Rattlesnake PhotographEmail claims that a 9 foot, 1 inch rattlesnake that weighed 97 lbs. was caught in the American state of Missouri
Published: 24th September 2007
Photos of Old Car Collection Found in Portugal BarnEmail 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.
Published: 18th September 2007
Citizens Bank Money Manager Account Update Phishing ScamEmail claims that Citizens Bank business or corporate customer must update their accounts by clicking a link and filling out an online form.
Published: 17th September 2007
Help Nirosha Silva By Forwarding HoaxEmail claims that, every time the message is forwarded, AOL will donate money to help Nirosha Silva pay medical bills for her seriously injured husband.
Published: 12th September
Snake Inside Computer PhotographsEmail with attached photographs claims that a technician found a snake inside a computer after the user reported hearing hissing noises and a bad smell.
Published: 11th September 2007
Square Watermelons In JapanEmail with attached photographs of square watermelons claims that Japanese farmers are growing the fruit in glass cases to save space on refrigerator shelves.
Published: 10th September 2007
Dating Fraud Spam EmailsUnsolicited emails claim that the sender is a "nice girl" who is bored and would like to chat. The sender promises to send pictures to those who reply.
Published: 4th September 2007
Shark Behind Scuba Divers Photo HoaxEmail claims that an attached image showing a large shark very close behind a scuba-diving couple is a real photograph taken during a family holiday in Australia.
Published: 31st August 2007
Giant Alligator Gar PhotographsEmail forward with attached photographs of a very large alligator gar claims that the fish was caught in Broken Bow Lake, Oklahoma and weighed 327 lbs.
Published: 28th August 2007
Evan Trembley Missing Child HoaxEmail forward claims that 15-year-old Evan Trembley, is missing and asks recipients to pass on the message in the hope that someone has seen him.
Published: 27th August 2007
Most Beautiful Mummy Good Luck Chain LetterEmail chain letter with an attached photograph of a child mummy claims that those who send the message to twenty friends will receive good luck.
Published: 24th August 2007
Dartanyan Edmonds Suicide RumourMessage claims that US actor and comedian Dartanyan Edmonds has committed suicide at home in Los Angeles.
Published: 23rd August 2007
Fake Membership Confirmation EmailsLinks in emails supposedly confirming membership of a website or online service actually lead to a trojan.
Published: 22nd August 2007
Bum_tnoo7 Hacker Warning HoaxMessage warns that the address bum_tnoo7@hotmail.com is a hacker and simply adding it to your contact list can result in your computer being hacked.
Published: 16th August 2007
Internet Dating Advance Fee ScamWould-be lover supposedly interested in pursuing an intimate relationship with an online contact, eventually asks him or her to help transfer a large sum of money from overseas.
Published: 16th August 2007
Giant Skeleton HoaxUpdate: Emails with attached images supposedly depicting the skeletal remains of gigantic humans claim that the skeletons were unearthed in the Arabian or Indian deserts.
Updated: 14th August 2007
Virtual Card For You Virus HoaxUpdate: A new version of this hoax email tacks on factual information about a genuine, but totally unrelated trojan threat.
Updated: 13th August 2007
Cannot Create Windows Folder Named ConMessage claims that not even Microsoft and Bill Gates can explain why it is impossible to create a folder named "CON" on a Windows based computer.
Published: 10th August 2007
Fake Eggs from ChinaEmail claims that artificial eggs are made in China from a variety of ingredients, some of which may be harmful to humans, and then sold to consumers for considerably less than real eggs.
Published: 9th August 2007
Wal-Mart Cell Phone Camera Check Scam WarningSupposedly official internal memo to employees of the Department of Public Safety and Corrections warns about a widespread scam in Wal-Mart stores in which employees defraud customers by using a cell phone camera to create fake checks.
Published: 7th August 2007
Bureau of Indian Affairs Email Beta Test HoaxMessage claims that the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Office of Special Trust are running an e-mail beta test and that participants will be paid just for forwarding emails.
Published: 3rd August 2007
Michael Vick Virginia Beach SPCA Poster HoaxPoster, claiming to be from the Virginia Beach SPCA, thanks Michael Vick, a US sportsman indicted on illegal dog fighting charges, for finding a home for 14 American Pit Bull Terriers rescued from Hurricane Katrina.
Published: 31st July 2007
Intercepted Mobile Phone Delivery Scam WarningEmail describes a potential scam in which a fraudster intercepts and signs for a package containing a mobile phone just before it is delivered to the address on the postage label.
Published: 31st July 2007
Pink Dolphin Near Cameron Ferry PhotographsEmail claims that attached photographs show a pink dolphin that was spotted near the Cameron Ferry in the American state of Louisiana.
Published: 30th July 2007
Camel Spiders in Iraq Hoax EmailIn spite of thorough debunking over several years, mythical tales about supposedly dangerous camel spiders continue to circulate.
Updated: 26th July 2007
Fuel From Salt WaterSeries of videos and messages claim that an inventor in the US has found a way to burn salt water with a radio-wave generator and that the technique could become an alternative form of fuel.
Published: 24th July 2007
Optical Mouse Cancer Warning HoaxEmail warns that radiation emitted by an optical computer mouse can cause cancer and damage hand tissue.
Published: 23rd July 2007
Olive Garden Syphilis HoaxEmail claims that a girl developed Syphilis in her mouth after eating semen-contaminated food at an Olive Garden restaurant in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Published: 20th July 2007
Skype Phishing ScamEmail claims that the recipient's Skype account has been suspended and requests that he or she re-activate the account by logging on and agreeing to a new Terms statement.
Published: 17th July 2007
Mars, Earth - Closest Approach in Recorded HistoryThe 2007 version of an outdated and highly inaccurate email that claims that Earth and Mars will have the closest approach in recorded history in August is currently circulating.
Updated: 13th July 2007
Flooded Dubai Construction Site PhotographsPhotographs show a construction site in Dubai being inundated by water from an adjacent marina.
Published: 12th July 2007
Catholic Church Cash Grant Scam EmailEmail claims that the Catholic Church in Italy has awarded the recipient a large cash grant to be used for "personal, educational, and business development".
Published: 12th July 2007
Abnormal Activity From Your IP Alert EmailEmail, purporting to be from the "Abuse Team", claims that abnormal activity has been detected from the recipient's IP address and recommends that a patch be installed.
Published: 10th July 2007
Fake 4th Of July eCards Point to TrojanMessage claims to be a 4th July celebration eCard notification email from a colleague or friend.
Published: 5th July 2007
Heroin Needles and Snakes in Ball Pits - HIV Needles on Gas-Pump HandlesEmail warning claims that a child died after being injected with a heroin-filled hypodermic needle left in a McDonald's ball pit and that another child died in a Burger King ball pit after being bitten by venomous snakes. It also claims that HIV infected needles are being deliberately left under gas-pump handles.
Published: 5th July 2007
Pasha Bulker Storm Waves Hoax EmailEmail claims that attached photographs show the bulk carrier Pasha Bulker being inundated by giant waves shortly before it ran aground during a storm near Newcastle, Australia in June 2007.
Published: 3rd July 2007
New California Traffic Laws Hoax EmailEmail forward includes a list of new 2007 traffic laws for the American state of California.
Published: 1st July 2007
Coke and Mentos Death Warning EmailA new version of a warning message claiming that a child died after consuming Diet Coke and Mentos is now circulating in the form of a PowerPoint slide show.
Updated: 28th June 2007
Postcard From a Family Member Malware EmailEmail purporting to be an eCard notification from a family member leads to a website that can download malware to the recipient's computer.
Published: 28th June 2007
Shark Attacking Helicopter PhotographEmail that includes an image depicting a large shark jumping at a helicopter claims that the photograph was nominated by National Geographic as "The photo of the year".
Published: 27th June 2007
Internet Dating ScamsScammers regularly exploit people using Internet dating services or those seeking relationships online. Many people around the world have been duped into sending money to Internet fraudsters posing as would-be girlfriends or boyfriends.
Published: 25th June 2007
Eagle Lifting Fox PhotographPhotograph shows an eagle lifting a fox from near a carcass partially buried in snow.
Published: 22nd June 2007
Cooking an Egg with Mobile PhonesMessage claims that an egg can be cooked by placing it between two active mobile (cell) phones.
Published: 20th June 2007
Mexican Drug Money PhotosSeries of photographs circulating via email and online show millions of dollars in cash seized during a drug raid in Mexico.
Published: 19th June 2007
Plastics Cancer Link Email - Freezing Plastic Bottles - Plastics In the Microwave or CarA new variant of this old hoax warning claims that drinking water from plastic water bottles that have been left in a hot car can cause breast cancer. The message also claims that singer Sheryl Crow contracted cancer in this way.
Updated: 19th June 2007
Praying Mother and Son Rock FormationEmail message claims an attached image depicts a rock formation in Birmania that resembles a mother and son praying by a lake.
Updated: 15th June 2007
Iraq Soldier Advance-Fee ScamEmail, supposedly from Sgt. Chuck White Fitte, claims that the recipient's help is needed to move millions of dollars in cash out of Iraq.
Published: 14th June 2007
Update to "Mail Server Report" Article: Email Warning Now CirculatingAn "urgent" and somewhat redundant, warning message about "Mail Server Report" worm emails is circulating widely
Updated: 14th June 2007
Paris Hilton Stabbed in Jail HoaxReports claims that jailed heiress Paris Hilton was stabbed multiple times by another prisoner.
Published: 13th June 2007
Influx of German Stock Spam"Large numbers of spam messages in German are currently hitting inboxes. The messages appear to be typical "Pump and Dump" scams that are aimed at the German stock markets rather than those in the United States or elsewhere.
Published: 8th June 2007
FBI Fraud Alert Lottery ScamEmail purporting to be from the FBI claims that a previous Microsoft lottery notification sent to the recipient has been checked and found to be genuine.
Published: 7th June 2007
Marks & Spencer Voucher Giveaway HoaxMessage claims that Marks & Spencer and Persimmon Homes are giving away vouchers worth up to £500 for those who forward the email to others.
Published: 5th June 2007
FDA Advisory: Avoid Toothpaste From ChinaEmails and online articles claim that the FDA has warned consumers to avoid using toothpaste made in China because it may contain a dangerous chemical called DEG.
Published: 4th June 2007
IRS Criminal Probe Scam EmailsIn late May 2007, scam emails purporting to be from America's Internal Revenue Service (IRS) began hitting inboxes. The emails are designed to fool recipients into installing a trojan onto their computers.
Published: 2nd June 2007
Disprin Dangerous for Children Warning EmailEmail forward warns that Disprin should never be given to children who have bronchitis or phlegm on the lungs and cites the case of a child who became critically ill after taking the medication.
Published: 31st May 2007
Hand Sanitizer Alert EmailEmail forward claims that a four-year-old child became dangerously drunk and required hospitalization after licking Hand Sanitizer from her hands.
Published: 29th May 2007
Microsoft World Lottery ScamEmail claims that the recipient has won $1,000,000 dollars in an international lottery run by the Microsoft Corporation.
Published:28th May 20007
Use Email Auto-Replies With CautionSecurity tip: Email auto-replies can be useful, but there are potential security risks and auto-reply systems should be configured with caution.
Published: 24th May 2007
Steve Irwin Nigerian ScamEmail claims that Terri Irwin, the wife of fallen wildlife warrior Steve Irwin, needs the recipient's help to distribute a large sum of money to charity.
Published: 23rd May 2007
Snake Pulling "Cow" PhotographEmail claims that an attached photograph shows a large snake dragging the body of a cow out of a gorge waterhole.
Published: 22nd May 2007
Painted Bathroom Floor PhotographEmail claims an attached photograph shows a bathroom with the floor painted so that it appears to be open to the sky
Published: 20th May 2007
Dell Online Store Trojan EmailEmail claims to confirm a Dell Online Store credit card order for a digital camera worth $865 AUD
Published: 18th May 2007
PayPal Billing Information Update ScamEmail claims that the recipient's PayPal account will be suspended if billing information is not updated
Published: 17th May 2007
Help Find Madeleine McCann EmailEmail forward asks recipients to help find three year old Madeleine McCann by passing on her photograph and information about her abduction.
Published: 12th May 2007
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb Mercury WarningNews reports claim that if a Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) is broken, it can release dangerous levels of mercury into the house and a professional environmental cleanup crew is required to handle the problem.
Published: 10th May 2007
Mercedes-Benz Prize Scam EmailEmail claims that the recipient has won a brand new Mercedes-Benz as well as a cash prize of £500,000.00.
Published: 7th May 2007
Surita Diputs Naidoo Charity HoaxMessage claims that a young hit-and-run victim in South Africa will receive money to help cover medical expenses every time the email is forwarded.
Published: 4th May 2007
Tommy Hilfiger Racist Comments to Oprah Winfrey HoaxFashion designer Tommy Hilfiger is set to appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show for the very first time to set the record straight about long-running malicious rumours of racism.
Updated: 2nd May 2007
Japanese Sheep for Poodles HoaxA bogus story about a sheep for poodle substitution scam in Japan has effectively pulled the wool over the eyes of many Western news outlets.
Published: 1st April 2007
Photos of Houses in Weird PlacesSeries of circulating images supposedly show houses built in strange locations.
Published: 30th April 2007
Derbyshire Fairy HoaxMessage claims that photographs show the remains of a fairy found in Derbyshire, England
Published: 27th April 2007
Free Flights For STD Sufferers HoaxMessage claims that people with a sexually transmitted disease can fly free with Southwest Airlines to anywhere in the world .
Published: 25th April 2007
Swan River Cougar Photographs EmailEmail with attached photographs of a cougar on a patio deck claims the photographs were taken in Swan River, Manitoba.
Published: 24th April 2007
Deadly Mobile Phone Virus HoaxWarning email claims that receiving a mobile phone call from certain numbers will cause brain hemorrhaging and death
Published: 2oth April 2007
Hackers Exploit Virginia Tech TragedyInternet bottom-feeders began to capitalize on the Virginia Tech tragedy soon after the event.
Published: 20th April 2007
Yolanda Bear Prayer RequestEmail requests prayers for Yolanda Bear and her family. The message claims that family lost two daughters to the Virginia Tech massacre, one in the shooting itself and another in a drive-way accident as they were leaving their home for Virginia after the shooting
Published: 20th April 2007
Holocaust Ban in UK Schools Chain EmailEmail "memorial chain" claims that the UK has removed topics about the Holocaust from its school curriculum
Published: 19th April 2007
Mr Common Sense Virus Hoax EmailMessage claims that a dangerous computer virus is being distributed via an email with the subject line "Obituary of the late Mr Common Sense"
Published: 18th April 2007
Microsoft Email Beta Test Hoax ContinuesRevamped version of the Microsoft email beta test hoax includes "testimonies" and a bank account screenshot of supposed money received. The message claims that Microsoft will send money to anybody who forwards it to others.
Published: 17th April 2007
Brian David Make A Wish Hoax EmailEmail forward claims that every time the message is sent to others, the Make-A-Wish Foundation will donate money to help a sick youngster called Brian David.
Published: 16th April 2007
Customer Support Center Robot Worm EmailEmail, which masquerades as an automated ISP message, claims the recipient must install an attached security patch to stop a worm from spreading
Published: 14th April 2007
Huge Dog With Horse PhotographCirculating image depicts a huge dog and a horse being lead through a park.
Published: 11th April 2007
Iran Missile Strike Worm EmailsInboxes are being hit by malicious emails with subject lines claiming there has been a missile strike launched against Iran or that war has been declared involving Iran, Israel or the USA.
Published: 10th April 2007
Lottery Scam Variation - Bogus Cheque to Cover ExpensesEmail claims that the recipient will be sent a small portion of the money they have supposedly won in a lottery in the form of a cheque. The recipient is instructed to bank the cheque and then wire a specified amount to a "tax agent" ostensibly to cover taxation on the winnings.
Published: 29th March 2007
Breast Cancer Donations from M&M'sDuring August and October 2007, a portion of the profit from special bags of M&M's will once again be donated to breast cancer research by Masterfoods USA.
Updated: 29th March 2007
Giant Snake in Electric Fence PhotographsEmail with photographs of a very large snake caught in an electric fence claims that the snake had been killing sheep on an Australian farm.
Published: 26th March 2007
Sinbad Heart Attack HoaxMessage claims that US actor and comedian, Sinbad, died of a heart attack on March 14th
Published: 16th March 2007
Olympic Torch Invitation Virus Hoax (Update)A new version of this virus hoax email falsely claims that the information in the message has been verified by Hoax-Slayer.com and Snopes.com
Updated: 16th March 2007
Help Alicia Bosh EmailMessage claims that, if you forward the email to others, 10 cents will be donated to help pay medical expenses for a sick baby named Alicia Bosh.
Published: 16th March 2007
New US Presidential Coins Omit "In God We Trust"?Protest message claims that "In God We Trust" was intentionally omitted from the new 2007 United States Presidential $1 Coins
Published: 13th March 2007
Eight Outboard Drug Runner Boat PhotographEmail claims an attached photograph of a very fast boat with eight outboard motors was used for regular drug smuggling operations across the English Channel.
Published: 12th March 2007
Ericsson Lap-Top Computer Giveaway HoaxMessage claims that Ericsson will give away a free laptop computer to those who send the message to 8 or more people.
Published: 8th March 2007
Verified By Visa Phishing ScamEmail claiming to be from Visa asks recipients to click a link and provide account information in order to activate the "Verified by Visa" security program.
Published: 7th March 2007
Flat Tire Mall Abduction WarningEmail forward claims that an apparent good Samaritan who changed a flat tire for a woman in a shopping mall car park was actually a deranged killer intent on abduction.
Published: 7th March 2007
Frozen Niagara Falls PhotographsSeries of photographs circulating via email are claimed to depict Niagara Falls frozen over in the year 1911.
Published: 28th February 2007
Lock Bumping - Bump Key Security ThreatDiscusses lock bumping, a procedure that allows criminals to open locks by inserting a specially modified key and tapping its end with a mallet or other tool.
Published: 28th February 2007
Australian Prime Minister Heart Attack Trojan EmailFake "news report" email claims that the Australian Prime Minister has been hospitalized after a serious heart attack
Published: 26th February 2007
Meagan Bazell Alert EmailEmail forward claims that Megan Bazell (Lamb) disappeared from her Vernon, British Columbia home.
Published: 23rd February 2007
Townsville Flood Photograph HoaxCirculating image supposedly depicts severe flooding on The Strand, a seaside street in the northern Australian city of Townsville.
Published: 16th February 2007
HM Revenue & Customs Tax Refund Phishing ScamEmail purporting to be from UK tax agency, HM Revenue & Customs claims that the recipient can submit a tax refund request by clicking a link in the message
Published: 13th February 2007
Catfish With Basketball PhotographsEmail claims that photographs of a large catfish with a basketball stuck in its mouth were taken at Lake Macquarie in NSW, Australia.
Published: 12th February 2007
Manchester Injection Incident Warning EmailEmail claims that a Manchester (UK) woman was injected in the arm with a debilitating substance by another woman who asked her for money
Published: 9th February 2007
Smell the Candle Robbery WarningEmail forward claims that would-be robbers are trying to gain access to victim's houses by tricking them into smelling a candle that contains a substance that will render them unconscious.
Published: 6th February 2007
An Elephant or The Moon - Dumbest Quiz Show Contestant HoaxCirculating "news" article claims that a recent contestant on the quiz show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire" was so dumb that she thought that an elephant was bigger than the moon.
Published: 5th February 2007
Help Indian Student Accident Victim HoaxEmail claims that the Indian Students Association will donate 10 cents to help an Indian student hurt in a car accident every time the message is forwarded
Published: 1st February 2007
Mat Company's Rude Response to US Soldier in IraqEmail forward claims that a discount mat company responded to a soldier's email about its products by rudely suggesting that the soldier and his troops should pull out of Iraq
Published: 1st February 2007
Culvert Car Flip - Miraculous Escape PhotosPhotos depict a vehicle that has apparently hit a bridge guardrail and then flipped completely over a very deep culvert to land in relative safety on the other side.
Published: 24th January 2007
Storm Worm Hitting Inboxs WorldwideA trojan dubbed Storm Worm has been spreading rapidly and infecting computers around the globe.
Published: 23rd January 2007
Amazing Tree Photos - Fantastic Tree Trunk ShapesEmail forward includes several photographs depicting trees that have grown into very unusual shapes and patterns
Published: 22nd January 2007
Hitman Payoff Scam EmailEmail claims that the sender has been paid to terminate you but he will cancel the contract if you pay him a large sum of money.
Published: 18th January 2007
Shark Following Kayaker PhotoA photograph that circulates via email depicts a very large shark following closely behind a kayaker.
Published: 18th January 2007
Woolworths Supermarket Drought Relief Pledge EmailEmail claims that Australian retailer, Woolworths, will donate supermarket profits to drought relief on 23rd January 2007.
Published: 17th January 2007
Grand Canyon LeapPhotographs currently circulating via email show a photographer leaping from one towering Grand Canyon rock formation to another
Published: 17th January 2007
Beck's Beer Promotion ScamEmail claims that the recipient has won Five Hundred and Fifty Thousand Euros in a beer promotion from German brewer, Beck's.
Published: 16th January 2007
Léman Lake Switzerland Ice Storm PhotographsSeries of photographs show ice encrusted roadways, trees and vehicles beside a lake in Switzerland.
Published: 11th January 2007
Department of Finance Phishing ScamScam email purporting to be from Canada's Department of Finance claims that the recipient is eligible for a tax refund.
Published: 11th January 2007
Mike Conalley - M.O.B Screen Name Warning HoaxEmail claiming to be from the State Police warns that a person called Mike Conalley who uses the screen name "M.O.B" is murdering women he has contacted over the Internet.
Published: 2nd January 2007
