Q. Who is behind Hoax-Slayer? Who writes the articles?
A. The Hoax-Slayer Website is owned and managed by me, Brett Christensen, and I write virtually all of the articles published on the site. You can find out more about Yours Truly and Hoax-Slayer by visiting my About page.
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I read an article on your site that claims an email I received is a hoax. How do I know that the information in your article is accurate? Why should I trust you over the person who sent me the email?
A. All articles published on Hoax-Slayer are thoroughly researched prior to publication.
My findings are based on information available via a variety of credible sources including other reputable websites, news articles, press releases, government or company publications and consumer alerts. Unlike a typical hoax message, my articles generally include in-text hyperlinks and/or a separate reference list that allow readers to check the information for themselves.
In other words, you don't have to blindly take my word for it, nor would I expect you to. I do not declare an email message to be untrue unless I have compelling evidence to back up such a declaration. References in my articles allow visitors to verify this evidence and draw their own conclusions.
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I need scam or hoax related information for a newspaper, magazine or website article. Would you be able to help?
A. Yes, I would be happy to help via email if I can. Please contact me via email to submit your questions and include the name and/or web address of your publication.
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I would like to request a radio/TV interview. Are you available?
A. No, I am not available for radio or TV interviews at this time. This includes both face to face and telephone interviews. However, I would be happy to answer any of your questions via email. Please contact me via email to submit your questions.
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I'd like to let you know about a spelling error that I found in one of your articles.
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Thanks! If someone lets me know about a spelling error, I try to fix it as soon as possible. I do spell-check articles, but given the amount of material on the site, a few errors are bound to slip through. However, before you email me about an error, please consider the following points:
Articles usually include an example of the scam or hoax that I am discussing. I do not correct the spelling or grammar in these examples because I want readers to see the messages in their original form.
I am Australian and I therefore use a lot of British spelling. There are a number of differences between British and American spelling, so what you consider to be an error may simply be the British spelling equivalent of the word and not incorrect. In truth, much to the horror of spelling purists (like my mum and certain University lecturers) I think its fair to say many modern Australians tend to use a mixture of British and American spelling, including yours truly.
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I would like to propose a link exchange between my site and yours.
A. Sorry, but I do not participate in link exchanges. This includes "triangular" link exchanges and other linking schemes. ALL link exchange requests will be deleted without reply.
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Can I have your permission to add a link to a Hoax-Slayer web page on my website/blog/forum?
A. Certainly! Go right ahead.
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Can I have your permission to copy one or more of your articles and use it on my own website/blog/forum?
A. No, I do not give permission for my articles to be used on other websites. Using Hoax-Slayer articles on your own site without permission is an infringement of my copyright. This includes non-profit and community sites. However, you may freely link to any articles on the Hoax-Slayer website.
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