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Christmas Cards For Noah BiorkmanMessage requests Christmas cards for 5 year Noah Biorkman who is battling Neuroblastoma cancer.
Published: 7th November 2009
Stopped The Train - Burning Train Bridge at Sharon SpringsMessage claims that attached photographs show coal train cars and a wooden train bridge burning after the train was stopped on the bridge due to a melted wheel bearing.
Published: 7th November 2009
Floating Volcanic Stones and New Island in the South PacificEmailed photographs claim to depict large areas of volcanic stones floating on the ocean as well as the birth of a new volcanic island
Updated: 6th November 2009
The Uno - Ben Gulak's Innovative Electric MotorbikeEmail forward describes the Uno, an innovative electric motorcycle invented by Canadian Ben Gulak that moves on two wheels positioned side by side and is controlled by body movement.
Published: 4th November 2009
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.
Updated: 4th November 2009
Huge Banana Bunch PhotographEmail forward includes a photograph apparently showing a massive bunch of bananas hanging from a very tall banana tree.
Updated: 4th November 2009
Sachin Tendulkar And The Shell Shaped HouseEmail claims that an unusual and beautiful shell-shaped house depicted in a series of attached photographs is the home of Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar and is located in Bandra, a suburb of Mumbai, India.
Published: 3rd November 2009
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.
Updated: 2nd November 2009
First Communion on the MoonMessage claims that Apollo 11 astronaut Buzz Aldrin took communion on the Moon using a special communion kit given to him by his church.
Published: 30th October 2009
Incredible Music Machine Prank - University of IowaEmail forward claims that an attached video shows an incredible music machine made from farm equipment at the University of Iowa.
Updated: 29th October 2009
Error in Shipping Address Trojan EmailEmail, purporting to be from a parcel delivery service claims that a package could not be delivered due to a shipping address error and instructs the recipient to open an attachment to print out a shipping label.
Published: 29th October 2009
Facebook Password Reset Confirmation Trojan EmailEmail, purporting to be from Facebook, claims that the user's Facebook password has been changed and informs him or her that the new password can be found in an attached document.
Published: 28th October 2009
Paypal Primary Email Address Change Phishing ScamEmail, purporting to be from PayPal, claims that the recipient's primary email address has changed and urges him or her to click a link in the message if the address change was unauthorised.
Published: 27th October 2009
Nicotine in Tim Hortons Coffee HoaxMessage claims that Canadian coffee and doughnut chain, Tim Hortons, adds nicotine to its coffee and that patrons have suffered serious health problems as a result.
Updated: 26th October 2009
Cadbury Products - Halal Certification Authority Logo Protest EmailProtest message calls on Australian consumers to avoid buying products that include the Halal Certification Authority Logo because the fees food companies pay for the use of the logo go to a religion that is "actively trying to destroy the Australian way of life" and possibly even supporting terrorism.
Published: 23rd October 2009
AAAAAAA@AAA.AAA - First Address Book Entry Virus Control HoaxVirus protection "tip" claims that you can counter email worms simply by placing a phony email address such "AAAAAAA@AAA.AAA" as as the first entry in your address book.
Updated: 22nd October 2009
Australian Flag Lapel Pin Story - Response to Muslim Woman's Checkout CriticismProtest email tells the story of how a Muslim woman in a supermarket checkout line was firmly put in her place after she made critical remarks about the cashier's Australian flag lapel pin and Australia's involvement in the Iraq war.
Published: 21st October 2009
Good Old Macca's - McDonald's Australia "Leave Out Items" Memo HoaxEmail forward supposedly contains a copy of a confidential inter-office memo in which a McDonald's manager advises staff to deliberately leave out products from customer orders as a means of increasing profits.
Published: 8th October 2009
Nine Zero Hash Phone Scam HoaxEmail claims that a scammer can take control of you phone if you key in 90#.
Updated: 21st October 2009
USS New York Built With World Trade Center SteelMessage claims that steel left from the World Trade Center is being used in the construction of new navy assault ship, USS New York.
Updated: 20th October 2009
Obama Muslim Stamp - USPS Muslim Holiday Stamp Release Protest MessageEmail claims that US President Obama has directed the US Postal Service to release a new stamp that honours the Muslim EID holiday season.
Published: 20th October 2009
Image of the North Pole With the Moon at its Closest PointImage of the North Pole With the Moon at its Closest Point.
Updated: 2nd October 2009
Request for New Home for Labradors Cookie and CocoEmail asks for help finding a new home for Cookie and Coco, two Labradors whose owners are moving and cannot take the dogs.
Published: 2nd October 2009
Spider Under Florida Toilet Seat HoaxEmail claims that people have died after being bitten by a spider hiding under a restaurant toilet seat in Florida .
Updated: 1st October 2009
Microsoft, Yahoo, Google Lottery ScamEmail claims that the recipient has won a large sum of money in a lottery draw organized by Microsoft, Yahoo and Google.
Published: 28th September 2009
The Faded Gingham Dress - Stanford University Origin LegendMessage tells the story of a seemingly backwoods couple in threadbare clothes who, after being rudely rebuffed by the President of Harvard University when they offered to donate a building in honour of their dead son, subsequently established Stanford University at Palo Alto, California.
Published: 24th September 2009
Budweiser Frogs Virus HoaxEmail claims that a screensaver featuring the Budweiser Frogs contains a dangerous computer virus.
Updated: 23rd September 2009
Invisible Man Photographs - Man Painted to Blend into BackgroundMessage claims that attached photographs depict a man who paints himself in such a way that he appears to blend into the background to such an extent that he is almost invisible.
Published: 22nd September 2009
Hotmail Account HoaxTen year old Hotmail account closure hoax continues to circulate.
Updated: 22nd September 2009
Btinternet Email Account Phishing ScamEmail targeting BT Yahoo (Btinternet) users claims that the recipient's account will be suspended if he or she does not reply with account login details within 72 hours.
Published: 18th September 2009
BT Unpaid Bill Phone Scam WarningEmail warns that scammers posing as UK telecommunications company BT staff are tricking people into revealing their bank or credit card details by claiming that their phone service will be disconnected if they do not pay an overdue bill immediately.
Published: 18th September 2009
Crop Art - Rice Fields of JapanMessage claims that attached photographs depict giant works of art created by growing different coloured rice plants in Japanese rice fields.
Published: 18th September 2009
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.
Updated: 10th September 2009
Unreported Income Phishing ScamEmail purporting to be from the Internal Revenue Service claims that a possible fraud attempt involving unreported income has been discovered by the tax agency and urges the recipient to click a link to review his or her tax statement.
Published: 10th September 2009
Sam Bish Prayer Request EmailEmail calls for prayers to help speed the recovery of 8 year old Sam Bish, who has been diagnosed with Osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer.
Published: 3rd September 2009
Google Promotion Award Advance Fee ScamEmail claims that the recipient has won a large sum of money in a "Promotion Award" operated by search engine giant, Google.
Published: 29th August 2009
L.P.C. Electronics Sony Vaio Laptop Giveaway HoaxMessage claims that L.P.C. Electronics is giving away Sony Vaio Laptop to recipients who forward the email to twenty other people.
Published: 21st August 2009
Nancy Pelosi and The Three Trips of Captain CookMessage claims that Nancy Pelosi, current Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, answered a psychiatrist's test question in a way that revealed a decided lack of intelligence.
Published: 20th August 2009
Big Slip - Giant Water Slide Jump VideoViral video supposedly shows a man sliding down a giant water slide at great speed before flying off a ramp at the end of the slide to land in a small round wading pool.
Published: 14th August 2009
Tow Bikes - Converted Motorbikes That Can Tow VehiclesCirculating photographs show a specialized motorbike that has a towing attachment that can be used to easily retrieve broken down vehicles in heavy traffic situations.
Published: 14th August 2009
Bell Canada Phishing Scam EmailEmail purporting to be from Bell Canada claims that, due to a problem with a recent bill payment, the customer is required to click a link and update billing information via an online form.
Published: 7th August 2009
Free Luminous Inverters for Forwarding Email HoaxMessage claims that those who forward an email to a specified number of people will receive a free power inverter from Indian based power technologies company Luminous.
Published: 1st August 2009
Alarmist and Inaccurate Swine Flu WarningSwine flu warning email claims that the virus is already wiping out entire villages in Asia and is set to kill 6 out of ten people when a mutated version reaches the United States. The message claims that the information has been confirmed by the CDC and Johns Hopkins.
Published: 31st July 2009
Canada Revenue Agency Tax Refund Phishing ScamEmail, purportedly from the Canada Revenue Agency, claims that the recipient can claim a tax refund by filling in an online form.
Published: 30th July 2009
Overdue Payments Advance Fee ScamMessage claims that the recipient is owed payments of $5.5 million dollars and he or she should contact a specified "representation officer" to arrange transfer of the funds.
Published: 30th July 2009
Old Airplane Converted To Home PhotographsMessage claims that attached photographs show an old aircraft that has been converted into a luxuriously appointed private home.
Published: 26th July 2009
Bristol Zoo Car Park Attendant HoaxMessage claims that a man posing as a car park attendant at Bristol Zoo collected unauthorised parking fees from zoo visitors for 25 years before absconding to Spain to live in luxury on the proceeds of his illegal activities.
Published: 17th July 2009
Woolworths Two Hundred And Fifty Rand Cookie Recipe HoaxMessage claims that after Woolworths (South Africa) effectively tricked a customer into paying the "outrageous" price of 250 rand for a cookie recipe, the customer began circulating free copies of the recipe via email as a means of protesting the company's tactics.
Published: 15th July 2009
Michael Jackson Died Years Ago HoaxEmail claims that Michael Jackson actually died many years ago and that the star's decayed body has recently been discovered buried at the Neverland Ranch. It suggests that an "other worldly" impostor has been playing the role of Michael Jackson for a number of years.
Updated: 14th June 2009
ATM Security Advise Message : Enter PIN In Reverse to Call PoliceMessage claims that if you are forced by robbers to withdraw money from an ATM, you can secretly alert police by entering your PIN in reverse.
Updated: 22nd June 2009
Australian Tax Refund Scam EmailEmail, 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.
Updated: 18th June 2009
Friend Stranded in Foreign Country Scam EmailsEmail supposedly from a person known to you claims that he or she is stranded without money or papers in a foreign land because of a robbery and asks that you send funds urgently via a wire transfer to help the person return home.
Published: 18th June 2009
St.George Bank Phishing Scam EmailsEmails, purporting to be from Australia's St. George Bank, claim that the recipient needs to click a link to logon to his or account in order to update information, retrieve messages, or rectify specified problems with the account.
Published: 17th June 2009
Missouri Teacher's Letter To ObamaEmail claims that a letter to US President Obama that strongly criticizes his recent conduct was written by Kathleen Lyday, a school teacher from Missouri.
Published: 16th June 2009
B737 Mid Air Collision Photos HoaxUpdate - In June 2009, versions of this hoax email began circulating that implied an association between the photographs and the crash of an Air France Airbus in the Atlantic on May 31st 2009.
Updated: 11th June 2009
F-35 Fighter Jet Vertical Take-Off Flip VideoMessage claims that an attached video shows an F-35 Fighter Jet flipping upside down during a vertical takeoff mishap and then taking off safely after the highly skilled Navy pilot regained control of the aircraft.
Published: 10th June 2009
Commonwealth Bank Phishing Scam EmailsEmails, purporting to be from Australia's Commonwealth Bank, claim that the recipient needs to click a link to logon to his or account in order to update information or rectify specified problems with the account.
Published: 2nd May 2009
Gibraltar Airport Runway PhotographsEmail claims that attached photographs show a busy road that goes right across the main runway at Gibraltar airport.
Published: 28th May 2009
Corpus Christi - Gay Jesus Movie HoaxProtest email claims that an upcoming movie to be called Corpus Christi depicts Jesus and his disciples as homosexuals.
Published: 14th May 2009
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.
Updated: 13th May 2009
Loteria Espana Scam EmailEmail claims that the recipient's email address has been randomly selected to win a large sum of money in a Spanish lottery.
Published: 12th May 2009
Jim Neugent - Rude Response from ABCEmail claims that a man named Jim Neugent received a very rude response when he contacted US television network ABC to complain about an episode of "The Practice" which dealt with the possible gay marriage of two of the characters.
Published: 11th May 2009
One Way Glass ToiletEmail claims that attached photographs show a public toilet made of one way glass located in Houston, Texas.
Published: 7th May 2009
Nigerian Computer Scientist Advance Fee ScamPerson posing as a computer scientist at a Nigerian bank claims that he can help procure the release of a large sum of money owed to the recipient that has been deliberately held up by other bank officials.
Published: 5th May 2009
Fake Facebook Login Phishing ScamMessages attempt to lure Facebook users into logging into bogus Facebook lookalike sites such as fbstarter.com.
Published: 1st May 2009
Christopher Butterfield Hacker Warning HoaxMessage warns that a person named Christopher Butterfield is a hacker and that simply accepting a friend request from him will allow him to hack in to your computer.
Published: 30th April 2009
Mars, Earth - Closest Approach in Recorded HistoryThe 2009 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: 29th April 2009
Hacker Hoax Warning - Do Not Accept dr3am_rock or Linda MMessage warns that a hacker that uses the address "dr3am_rock@hotmail.com" or the nick name "Linda M" can take over the computers of those who simply accept him as a contact.
Published: 29th April 2009
1956 Hard Disk Drive - Disk Storage Unit for 305 RAMAC ComputerEmail forward claims that an attached photograph shows a massive hard disk drive designed for use with the 1956 305 RAMAC computer.
Published: 27th April 2009
Pen PC - Pen Shaped Miniature Personal ComputerEmail claims that attached photographs depict a revolutionary new pen-shaped personal computer that operates via a projected virtual keyboard and monitor.
Published: 17th April 2009
World's First Flying Hotel - Hotelicopter HoaxMessage claims that attached photographs show a unique flying luxury hotel called the "Hotelicopter" that is soon to begin its first tours.
Published: 15th April 2009
Expired Visa Card Notification Phishing ScamEmail claims that the recipient's Visa account has expired and warns that, to stop the account being closed, he or she must renew it immediately by following a link in the message.
Published: 8th April 2009
Petition for Autism Units in Australian SchoolsEmail forward asks recipients to sign an attached petition letter that requests the Australian Government to address serious problems encountered by children with Autism within the current education system.
Published: 7th April 2009
Check The Size of Webmail Inbox Phishing ScamEmail claims that the recipient's webmail inbox is close to its maximum size and instructs him or her to reply with the account username and password so that the database can be reset.
Published: 6th April 2009
Karl Marx Quote on Credit CrisisQuote attributed to Karl Marx apparently quite accurately predicts the current world economic crisis although it is supposedly taken from Marx's book "Das Kapital", which was written in 1867.
Published: 2nd April 2009
Killer Text Message HoaxWarnings circulating in Egypt claim that people have suffered fatal brain hemorrhages after receiving a "killer" mobile phone text message from "unknown foreign quarters" containing a special combination of numbers.
Published: 1st April 2009
Sleeper Virus - Downadup or Conficker Worm WarningsMessages circulating via email, blogs, and online communities are warning computer users about a "sleeper" virus dubbed the "downadup" or "conficker" worm.
Updated: 31st April 2009
Tear Drop Monument - Russian Gift to the United StatesEmail claims that attached photographs show a monument donated by Russia as a memorial for the victims of 9/11.
Published: 27th March 2009
Cindy Hogman (or Hogan) Prayer Request EmailEmail claiming to be from Gary Hogman, (aka Gary Hogan) a soldier serving in Iraq, asks recipients to pray for Gary's wife Cindy who has been diagnosed with cervical cancer.
Published: 24th March 2009
Do Not Call - Mobile Phones Going Public HoaxCirculating email warns that mobile phone numbers in Australia are "going public" next month and claims that consumers will be charged for calls made to them by telemarketing companies.
Published: 20th March 2009
Abbey Bank Suspended Access Phishing ScamEmail purporting to be from the Abbey Bank requests the recipient to click a link to log on to his or her bank account in order to restore access.
Published: 18th March 2009
Email Forward: Help Identify Young Girl Caught in TsunamiVery outdated email asks recipients to help identify a young girl who was injured in the 2004 Asian tsunami disaster.
Updated: 17th March 2009
Mass Migration of RaysEmail forward claims that attached photographs show a mass migration of rays in the Gulf of Mexico.
Published: 16th March 2009
Delta Air Lines Passenger Itinerary Receipt Malware EmailsEmail purporting to be from Delta Air Lines provides details of a supposed ticket purchase and instructs recipients to open an attached file to view a passenger itinerary receipt.
Published: 12th March 2009
Air Force One Tail Number HoaxCirculating image shows the tail number of US Presidential aircraft Air Force One as being "N166ER", a combination of letters and numbers that can be read as a racist epithet.
Published: 9th March 2009
Operation Yellow Jacket - Speeding Ticket Frenzy HoaxEmail warns motorists in Michigan about a "31 day speeding ticket frenzy" called "Operation Yellow Jacket" in which troopers will drive MI-DOT trucks as well as unmarked police cruisers in order to nab as many speeders as possible.
Published: 6th March 2009
MTN Free Nokia Phone Hoax EmailMessage claims that South African communications company, MTN, is giving away free Nokia phones to those who forward the email to eight or more people.
Published: 26th February 2009
McDonald's Survey Phishing Scam EmailEmail, purporting to be from McDonald's, claims that recipients can get a $50 bonus for filling in a "quick 7 question survey".
Published: 26th February 2009
Children's Charity Job Offer ScamEmail, purporting to be from the Finance Director of the "Children Support Foundation", offers the recipient a part time job receiving and processing payments.
Published: 26th February 2009
Coconut Crab PhotographsEmail 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.
Published: 23rd February 2009
Presidential Determination Rumour - Palestinian Resettlement in USProtest message claims that US President Barack Obama has signed an executive order presidential determination that will allow hundreds of thousands of Palestinians to resettle in the United States
Published: 19th February 2009
Highest Position In The World - Babu Sassi Crane OperatorEmail claims that Indian Babu Sassi, a crane operator working on the construction of the Burj Dubai, the world's tallest building, lives inside the crane's cabin because it takes too long to come down each day.
Published: 19th February 2009
Dial Before You Dig - Gas Pipeline Explosion PhotographsEmail claims that attached photographs show the aftermath of a large explosion caused by a worker who ruptured a gas pipeline while operating a post hole digger.
Published: 16th February 2009
Furong Reservoir - Giant Man Eating Catfish HoaxEmail claims that attached photographs show a massive man-eating catfish caught in the Furong Reservoir in Huadu, China.
Published: 14th February 2009
Photos of Koala Escaping HeatwaveEmail claims that attached photographs show a wild koala that came inside a back porch to seek relief from a heatwave that struck southern Australia in early 2009.
Published: 13th February 2009
Islamic Punishment Protest Email - Photos of Boy's Arm Being Crushed Under Car WheelEmail forward claims that a series of attached photographs show an 8 year old boy in Iran having his arm crushed by a car as punishment under Islamic law for stealing bread.
Published: 12th February 2009
Carissa Malanitch Missing Child HoaxEmail forward claims that 13 year old Carissa Malanitch is missing and asks recipients to pass on the message in the hope that someone knows where she is.
Published: 12th February 2009
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Advance Fee ScamScam email, purporting to be from U.S. Customs and Border Protection, claims that a diplomat has left a package for the recipient and asks him or her to reply in order to arrange delivery.
Published: 4th February 2009
Plastic Containers - Chasing Arrows Symbol Reveals Plastic's Chemical MakeupEmail forward explains how to decode the triangular "chasing arrows" symbol on plastic containers.
Published: 3rd February 2009
Amirtha Make-A-Wish Foundation Email HoaxEmail forward claims that the Make-A-Wish Foundation will donate 7 cents to help pay medical bills for a very sick seven year old child called Amirtha each and every time the email is sent to others.
Published: 3rd February 2009
Hodgkin's Lymphoma Prayer Request Emailmail forward, claiming to be a "Special Prayer Request from Peggy Lesley at Brookwood Church" asks you to pray for an 11 year old boy who has Hodgkin's Lymphoma before adding your name to the message and sending it to as many people as possible.
Published: 2nd February 2009
Animal Rescue Site Email ForwardEmail forward claims that you can help provide food for abused and neglected animals simply by clicking a button on the Animal Rescue Site.
Published: 31st January 2009
Obama Acceptance Speech Trojan Horse WarningMessage warns recipients not to open an email with the subject "Obama Acceptance Speech" because it carries a password stealing Trojan horse.
Published: 30th January 2009
Photographs of an Excavator Climbing a TowerPhotographs circulating via email and online appear to show an excavator climbing a specially constructed tower.
Published: 30th January 2009
Difference Between http & httpsCirculating email advises web users to take note of the differences between "http" and "https" in web addresses to ensure that they only provide sensitive personal and financial information on secure websites.
Published: 29th January 2009
Federal Reserve Bank "Phishing Attack Warning" Scam EmailsEmail purporting to be from the Federal Reserve Bank claims that U.S. Treasury Department has imposed restrictions on federal wire transfers due to a widespread phishing attack.
Published: 28th January 2009
Google 10th Anniversary Awards Lottery ScamEmail claims that the recipient has won five hundred thousand pounds in a 10th anniversary promotion organized by Internet giant, Google.
Published: 28th January 2009
Rebirth Of The Eagle HoaxCirculating slide presentation claims that, at around 40 years of age, eagles go through a painful 5 month process of rebirth in which they remove and regrow their beak, talons and feathers thereby allowing them to live another 30 years.
Published: 28th January 2009
Armless Girl Jessica Cox Gains Pilot's LicenceEmail forward tells the inspirational story of Jessica Cox, a girl who was able to gain her pilot's licence, among other remarkable achievements, in spite of being born without arms.
Published: 15th January 2009
Help Find Missing Child Andrew John ThompsonEmail asks recipients to help in the global search for missing Australian child, Andrew John Thompson who was illegally taken out of Australia in April 2008.
Published: 9th January 2009
Famous Violinist Joshua Bell Plays At Metro StationEmail forward claims that virtuoso violinist Joshua Bell performed incognito at a metro station in Washington DC playing on a violin worth millions of dollars but his performance received very little interest from passersby.
Published:8th January 2009
Bloody Mary Curse Chain EmailChain email claims to be cursed once opened and warns that "Bloody Mary" will kill the recipient if the email is not quickly sent to others.
Published: 31st December 2008
Mumbai Terrorist Attack Advance Fee ScamEmail claims that the sender was badly injured in the November 2008 Terrorist Attack in Mumbai, India, and needs the recipient's help to distribute several million dollars to charity.
Published: 30th December 2008
Bogus Warning - Australian Pythons and Venomous Snakes Are InterbreedingStory claims that Australian venomous snakes such as the Taipan are cross breeding with harmless Carpet Pythons to produce deadly hybrids.
Published: 30th December 2008
Moving Rocks at Racetrack Playa, Death ValleyPhotographs show rocks that move across the surface of Racetrack Playa, a dry lake bed in Death Valley, California leaving distinctive tracks behind them.
Published: 5th December 2008
Pastor Removal from Television - Petition Number 2493Protest email claims that atheists have filed a petition asking for the FCC to put an end to religious programs on radio and television.
Published: 3rd December 2008
Two Faced KittenEmail claims that an attached photograph shows a kitten with two faces born in Perth, Western Australia.
Published: 2nd December 2008
Quick And Easy Survey Phishing ScamEmail claims that money will be credited to the recipient's account in return for filling out a "quick and easy" online survey.
Published: 1st December 2008
Evan Trembley Missing Child HoaxA mutated version of the hoax falsely claims that Evan is missing from Charters Towers, a town located in north Queensland, Australia.
Updated: 30th November 2007
Let's Say Thanks Website - Send a Card to a SoldierMessage claims that members of the public can go to the "LetsSayThanks" website and choose a thank-you card that will be sent to US soldiers serving overseas.
Updated: 30th November 2008
Flower And Wine Delivery Credit Card Scam WarningEmail warning describes an incident in which a scammer, posing as a courier delivering an unexpected gift of wine and roses, stole the gift recipient's credit card details with the use of a portable card scanning device.
Published: 29th November 2008
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.
Updated: 21st November 2008
Brown Recluse Spider Bite WarningA new version of the warning message claims that the spider shown in the photograph is a "new known" spider that is spreading throughout eastern Australia and heading for Western Australia.
Updated: 19th November 2008
Product Barcode Country IdentificationEmail claims that consumers can identify what country a product was manufactured in by analyzing the first 3 digits of the product's barcode.
Published: 18th November 2008
SMS Advance Fee Prize ScamMobile phone SMS claims that the recipient has won a major prize in a rewards promotion and should call a specified number to find out further details.
Published: 14th November 2008
House Removal Bridge Accident PhotographsPhotographs show an accident in which a house, along with the large truck carrying it, became stuck across a river after a bridge collapsed, presumably due to the excess weight of the vehicle's load.
Published: 12th November 2008
Obama Malware EmailsIn the wake of the US Presidential election, inboxes around the world are being hit by malware emails supposedly providing news about Barack Obama's historic win.
Published: 10th November 2008
Babysitting Overpayment ScamOverpayment scammers use many ruses to fool their victims, even pretending to require babysitters.
Published: 7th November 2008
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Denmark Whaling Shame Protest EmailEmail claims that attached photographs depict a bloody whale slaughter near a shore in the Faroe Islands, a province that is part of Denmark.
Published: 6th November 2008
One Wing Plane Landing - Best Air Race Pilot Ever VideoVideo supposedly shows an air race pilot successfully landing his plane after one wing snapped off during a mid air manoeuvre.
Published: 5th November 2008
Door To Hell Gas Fire PhotographsMessage claims that attached photographs depict a gas filled crater that has been burning continually for more than 35 years.
Published: 5th November 2008
Tammy Burned Dog Email PetitionEmail petition describes a case in which a dog was deliberately and very badly burned by its owners. It asks recipients to "sign" and forward the message in the hope that the names can be used by the SPCA in the prosecution of those responsible.
Published: 4th November 2008
Fidel Castro Sector Zero Virus WarningEmail forward written in Spanish warns that clicking links in messages about the death of Fidel Castro can download a virus. It also warns that opening an email attachment with the name 'El Autentico Pez Polla' can launch a virus that can destroy the hard drive on the infected computer.
Published: 31st October 2008
Wendy's Discount Food HoaxMessage claims that fast-food chain Wendy's is offering heavily discounted food on 22nd October to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Published:21st October 2008
Home in A Garbage TruckEmail forward claims that attached photographs depict a garbage truck converted into a mobile home.
Published: 20th October 2008
Exxon Mobil International Award Advance Fee ScamEmail claims that the recipient has been chosen as the beneficiary of the "Exxon Mobil International Award" and is eligible to receive 3 million US dollars.
Published: 18th October 2008
News From Japan - Update on Banking Crisis (Joke)Email claims that several Japanese banks, including the "Origami Bank", the "Sumo Bank" and the "Bonsai Bank" are experiencing major difficulties due to the US sub-prime lending crisis.
Published: 17th October 2008
Painted Feather ImagesCirculating email contains a series of photographs depicting wonderfully detailed feather paintings.
Published: 15th October 2008
Fraud Transactions Warning Malware EmailEmail warns that the recipient's credit card has been involved in fraudulent transactions.
Published: 10th October 2008
In-N-Out Burger Discounted Food HoaxEmail claims that US fast-food chain In-N-Out Burgers will offer heavily discounted food on 22nd October 2008 to celebrate its 60th anniversary.
Published: 9th October 2008
Senator Collins Oil Spill Interview - The Front Fell OffEmail forward claims that an attached video shows an actual news interview in which Australian Senator Collins discusses a major oil spill that occurred in 2007.
Published: 7th October 2008
Burundanga Business Card Drug WarningEmail 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.
Published: 2nd October 2008
ATM Card Advance Fee ScamEmail claims that the recipient has been awarded a large sum of money and will be sent an ATM card that will allow access to these funds.
Published: 1st October 2008
Online Quiz to Help Bihar Flood VictimsEmail claims that recipients can help victims of a devastating flood in Bihar India by participating in a short online quiz.
Published: 1st October 2008
Internet Rumour - UNESCO Chooses Indian National Anthem as Best In The WorldMessage claims that UNESCO has announced that the Indian National Anthem is the best in the world.
Published: 25th September 2008
American Airlines Loyalty Program Phishing ScamEmail claims that the recipient can receive $50 from American Airlines for taking a short online survey.
Published: 25th September 2008
Chinese Milk Contamination - Recalled Products Warning EmailEmail forward claims that a number of well known snack food products have been recalled in Singapore due to the possibility that they contain contaminated milk from China.
Published: 24th September 2008
Human Parts Factory HoaxEmail claims that attached images show a "human parts processing factory" in Russia where human organs are harvested for transplants.
Published: 23rd September 2008
Internet Access Suspended Malware EmailEmail claims that the recipient's Internet access is going to be suspended because the 'Internet Service Provider Consorcium' has logged illegal activities from his or her computer.
Published: 17th September 2008
Free Fuel Offer From Shell HoaxEmail claims that Shell Australia is offering motorists up to $150 worth of free fuel during September 2008 via a printable coupon.
Published: 16th September 2008
Hyperinflation In ZimbabweEmail forward illustrated with photographs describes out of control inflation in the African nation of Zimbabwe where everyday items can cost millions of dollars.
Published: 12th September 2008
Virus Complaint Email Carries MalwareThreatening "complaint" email accuses the recipient of sending emails containing viruses and instructs him or her to open an attachment supposedly containing email log files.
Published: 11th September 2008
Poverty Reduction And Eradication Advance Fee ScamEmail claims that the United Nations Organization Compensation Department has awarded the recipient the sum of 500,000 British Pounds as part of the "Poverty Reduction And Eradication" program.
Published: 8th September 2008
Miley Cyrus Death HoaxOnline reports and rumours claim that teen singer and TV star Miley Cyrus was killed in a car accident.
Published: 8th September 2008
Video of Lebanese Girl Crying Crystal TearsVideo supposedly shows a 12 year-old Lebanese girl producing sharp crystals from her eyes.
Published: 3rd September 2008
Sun Powered Key Ring Tracking Device HoaxMessage 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.
Published: 2nd September 2008
Webmail Account Phishing ScamEmail claims that recipients must "confirm their account" by providing username and password details within three days or their webmail account will be closed.
Published: 27th August 2008
Photographs of Lions Chewing Car TyresSet of photographs show lions biting at and finally destroying the tyre of a Land Rover while the passengers of the vehicle look on apprehensively.
Published: 26th August 2008
Whipped Ocean - Beach Foam at Yamba New South WalesEmail claims that attached photographs show a shoreline at Yamba NSW that has been inundated with ocean foam
Published: 23rd August 2008
Burned Cigars Insurance Claim HoaxMessage tell the story of a slick lawyer who successfully files an insurance claim for a box of expensive cigars because they were lost "in a series of small fires" as he smoked them.
Published: 19th August 2008
Miracle in Egypt - Buried Children Saved By JesusEmail forward tells the story of two Egyptian children who were buried alive by their murderous father but miraculously survived underground for fifteen days with the help of a "man wearing shiny white clothes, with bleeding wounds in his hands"
Published: 18th August 2008
Katie Fitch Prayer Request EmailEmail forward request prayers for three year old Katie Fitch who has been diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a very rare form of cancer.
Published: 15th August 2008
Internet Explorer 7 Latest Version Malware EmailEmail that appears to be from Microsoft instructs the user to download the latest version of Internet Explorer 7 by clicking a link included in the message.
Published: 15th August 2008
World's Largest Swimming PoolEmail claims that attached photographs show a gigantic swimming pool in Chile that has been classified as the world's largest by Guinness World Records.
Published: 14th August 2008
Two Cranes Tipping Off Pier PhotographsSequence of photographs supposedly show a large crane truck toppling off a pier as it tries to lift a submerged vehicle and then an even larger crane truck tipping into the water as it attempts to retrieve the first crane truck.
Published: 7th August 2008
Mysterious Carved Tree HoaxEmail claims that attached photographs depict a huge living tree located in India in which figures of animals have miraculously grown naturally all over the tree's trunk without human influence.
Published: 6th August 2008
Montauk 'Monster' PhotographA circulating photograph of a strange looking creature apparently washed ashore at Montauk, Long Island New York has generated a great deal of Internet discussion and debate as to its origin.
Published: 5th August 2008
Sunset Over Europe and Africa From Columbia HoaxEmail claims that an attached image depicting Europe and Africa from space when the sun is setting is a photograph taken on the last mission of doomed space shuttle Columbia.
Published: 5th August 2008
Dedicated Military Hospital For UK PetitionEmail forward asks recipients to sign an online petition calling on the UK government to create a dedicated military and veterans hospital within the UK.
Published: 2nd August 2008
Astronaut Carving on Salamanca Cathedral WallEmailed PowerPoint presentation questions the mystery of a modern astronaut figure carved onto the wall of a centuries old cathedral in Salamanca, Spain.
Published: 1st August 2008
Incredible Chinese Love StoryMessage tells the story of a 70 year old Chinese man who lived with his wife in a mountain cave for fifty years and hand-carved more than 6000 stairs up the mountainside for her.
Published: 30th July 2008
Rottnest Island Great White Shark HoaxEmail forward claims that attached photographs show a Great White Shark caught near Rottnest Island in Western Australia by the fishing vessel, 'Pirate'.
Published: 30th July 2008
'Buy Airplane Ticket Online' Trojan EmailEmail claims that the recipient has purchased an airline ticket online and should open an attached file to view an invoice and print out the ticket.
Published: 29th July 2008
Google AdWords Phishing ScamEmail purporting to be from Google AdWords claims that the recipient's Google ads will be suspended unless payment information is updated.
Published: 29th July 2008
Google Workplace Photographs - Google's Zurich OfficeEmail forward claims that attached photographs show an innovative workplace enjoyed by Google employees.
Published: 29th July 2008
Barack Obama in Afghanistan Protest EmailEmail from a US soldier stationed in Afghanistan claims that Senator Barack Obama snubbed troops during a recent visit to the region.
Published: 28th July 2008
German Truck ArtEmail claims that attached images show seven trucks that have been cleverly painted to advertise particular products.
Published: 28th July 2008
Robert Mugabe Mansion PhotographsEmail forward claims that attached photographs of an opulently appointed mansion show the home of President of Zimbabwe, Robert Mugabe.
Published: 25th July 2008
Wells Fargo Online Bank Account Update ScamEmail claims that the recipient is required to update his or her Wells Fargo online bank account by clicking a link in the message.
Published: 22nd July 2008
Not Able to Deliver UPS Package Malware EmailEmail purporting to be from delivery company, UPS, claims that a package sent by the recipient could not be delivered. The message instructs the recipient to open an attachment to print out an invoice.
Published: 16th July 2008
Prime Minister Howard - Muslims Out Of AustraliaEmail forward claims that former Australian Prime Minister John Howard told the media that immigrants should adapt to Australian culture, language and beliefs or leave the country. It also claims that Howard told Muslims who want to live under Islamic Sharia law that they should get out of Australia.
Published: 15th July 2008
Lottery Scam Payment Requests - Sky Express CouriersSequence of emails illustrates the procedure used by Internet fraudsters in a typical lottery scam.
Published: 14th July 2008
Huge Banana Bunch PhotographEmail forward includes a photograph apparently showing a massive bunch of bananas hanging from a very tall banana tree.
Published: 14th July 2008
Diamond Covered Mercedes PhotographsEmail forward claims that attached photographs show a $4.8 million diamond covered Mercedes owned by Prince Waleed of Saudi Arabia.
Published: 14th July 2008
Johan Lorbeer Gravity Defying Street Performance PhotographsEmail that features photographs of a man apparently defying gravity by holding himself aloft with just one hand against a wall claims that the man is a German street performer named Johan Lorbeer
Published: 4th July 2008
Nadezhda - Russian Dating ScammerUnsolicited email claims that "Nadezhda", a "nice young girl from Russia", is interested in you and would like to hear from you with the view to establishing a possible relationship.
Published: 4th July 2008
Fake $5 Off Target CouponsEmail forward claims that attached $5 off Target coupons can be printed and continually used until October 2008.
Published: 4th July
Lightning Storm Meets Volcanic Eruption PhotosEmail forward claims that attached photographs show a lightning storm meeting a large volcanic eruption in Chile.
Published: 4th July 2008
Ball Girl Wall Climb Catch Video"Viral" YouTube video supposedly shows a ball girl making an amazing catch by running up a wall during a baseball game between Fresno and Tacoma.
Published: 26th June 2008
Loan Offer Scam EmailsUnsolicited emails promise easily procured, low interest loans to recipients.
Published: 25th June 2008
Forward To View Funny Clip Email Hoax"Friendship" chain email claims that the recipient will be able to view a funny video clip if he or she sends it to at least seven other people.
Published: 23rd June 2008
Exploding Windmill Video"Viral" video shows a giant wind turbine spinning out of control and finally disintegrating.
Published: 19th June 2008
Photograph of Tornado Hitting Scout Camp HoaxEmail claims that an attached photographs shows the tornado the killed four boy scouts at an Iowa camp ground in June 2008.
Published: 18th June 2008
Charlton Heston Gun Collection PhotographsEmail claims that attached photographs show an extensive gun collection that belonged to the late actor, Charlton Heston
Published: 16th June 2008
Live Ants In The Brain HoaxEmail warning claims that people have died after ants have entered their skulls by way of the ears and began eating their brains.
Published: 13th June 2008
Making Popcorn With Cell PhonesSeveral YouTube videos apparently show corn being popped by the radiation from an array of cellphones.
Published: 12th June 2008
Compressed Air CarsEmail claims that a car being developed in India runs on compressed air and can travel up to 125 miles for only 2 dollars.
Published: 11th June 2008
Bill Gates High School Speech - 11 Things Kids Will Not Learn in SchoolEmail claims that a list of eleven rules that kids will not learn in school was taken from a recent high school speech given by Microsoft founder Bill Gates.
Published: 10th June 2008
Yahoo Account Phishing Scam EmailEmail claims that the recipient must supply account details within one week or his or her Yahoo account will be closed.
Published: 9th June 2008
Chinese Hair Bands Made From Used CondomsEmail warns that cheap rubber hair bands from China may have been made from used condoms.
Published: 6th June 2008
Fake Pothole Speed Control Device PhotographsMessage claims that attached photographs show a new speed control tactic that consists of laying very realistic looking fake pothole stickers on the roadway.
Published: 6th June 2008
Oil Rig Tornado Photo HoaxEmail claims that an attached photograph shows a large tornado and spectacular lightning strike alongside an oil rig in Texas.
Published: 4th June 2008
Yahoo International Lottery Programme ScamEmail purporting to be from Jill Nash, Chief Communications Officer at Yahoo! claims that the recipient has won $500,000 in the 'Yahoo International Lottery programme'.
Published: 2nd June 2008
Molly - Pony With A Prosthetic LegEmail forward relates the story of the pony Molly, a Hurricane Katrina survivor who was fitted with a prosthetic leg after an injury from a dog attack lead to the amputation of her real leg.
Published: 30th May 2008
Horror in Singapore - Raffles Place Ghost VideoSecurity CCTV footage supposedly shows the ghostly figure of an old lady emerging from behind two men in an office building elevator.
Published: 29th May 2008
Jamie Bulger Email PetitionSeriously outdated email petition requests that recipients "sign" and send the message to others in an attempt to prevent the release of Jon Venables and Robert Thompson, the boys who murdered toddler Jamie Bulger in 1993.
Updated: 28th MAy 2008
Research Project Money Mule ScamEmail, supposedly from a freelance scientific researcher, offers the recipient part time work processing cheques and money orders in return for a percentage of the processed fees.
Published: 26th May 2008
Striped Iceberg PhotographsEmail claims that attached photographs show several spectacular striped icebergs found in the Antarctic area.
Published: 23rd May 2008
Parrot Flower PhotographsEmail claims that attached photographs show a very rare plant with parrot shaped flowers that grows in Thailand
Published: 21st May 2008
Airliner Ditching In Surf Video"Viral" video apparently shows an airliner passing very low over a beach, circling around surrounding buildings and finally ditching in the ocean close to shore.
Published: 21st May 2008
New Prison Photographs - Prison vs WorkEmail with a series of attached photographs depicting a modern building with high quality accommodation and sporting facilities claims that the photographs show a new prison in the UK
Published: 18th May 2008
British High Court Disclaim Form Lottery ScamEmail claims that the recipient will be disqualified from receiving winnings from a lottery if he or she does not submit the required transfer fees immediately.
Published: 16th May 2008
"What Do People Fear Most?" - Magazine Survey Email HoaxEmail claims that a survey conducted by two magazines, one with predominantly white readership and the other with predominantly black readership, collected very different results for the question 'What Do People Fear Most?'
Published: 16th May 2008
Fire Rainbow PhotographEmail claims that an attached photograph depicts a very rare atmospheric phenomenon called a "fire rainbow".
Published: 14th May 2008
Refugee Monthly Allowance From Australian Government HoaxProtest email claims that refugees receive a substantially higher monthly payment from the Australian government than do Australian pensioners.
Published: 8th May 2008
Nareepol TreeMessage claims that attached photographs show the "Nareepol Tree" in Thailand - an amazing tree that grows fruit in the shape of women.
Published: 1st May 2008
Self Parking GarageEmail claims that attached photographs depict a new and very efficient type of "self parking garage" located in Munich, Germany
Published: 1st May 2008
Pearl Harbor Box Brownie PhotographsEmail claims that a series of old photographs depicting the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 were found in a Kodak Box Brownie camera stored in a foot locker.
Published: 29th April 2008
Simon Ashton Email Hacker HoaxMessage warns that simply accepting an email from a sender called Simon Ashton (simon_25_@hotmail.co.uk) will allow him to hack your email account as well as the accounts of others on your email contact list.
Published: 25th April 2008
Already Gone To Hospital Malware EmailThreatening email claims that the sender will find you and cripple you and states that another person involved has already gone to hospital.
Published: 24th April 2004
Mini Lobster Contamination WarningMessage warns people not to eat "mini lobsters" because they feed on sewerage, are full of worms and poisonous metals and can cause lung infections in humans.
Published: 24th April 2008
Elephant Painting Portrait VideoVideo shows an elephant apparently painting a recognizable portrait of an elephant holding a flower.
Published: 22nd April 2008
Economic Stimulus Refund Phishing ScamEmail purporting to be from the IRS claims that qualified recipients can receive the 2008 Economic Stimulus Refund by clicking a link in the message and filling in an online form.
Published: 19th April 2008
Protests Against Starving Dog Art ExhibitionProtest messages provide information about a Central American art exhibition by Guillermo "Habacuc" Vargas in which a dog was allegedly starved to death as part of the exhibit. The messages urge recipients to sign a petition to stop repeats of the exhibit.
Published: 17th April 2008
Indian Two Faced BabyMessage claims that attached photographs show a baby girl born with two faces who is being worshiped by Indian villagers as a reincarnation of an Indian deity.
Published: 17th April 2008
United States District Court Subpoena Malware EmailEmail purporting to be a subpoena from the United States District Court informs recipients that they must appear and testify before a Grand Jury.
Published: 16th April 2008
Seventeen Pound Russian Baby PhotographsMessage claims that attached photographs show a 17 pound, 1 ounce (7.75 kg) baby born in Russia.
Published: 15th April 2008
Snake Caught in Spider's Web PhotographsMessage claims that attached photographs show a snake caught in the web of a venomous spider.
Published: 8th April 2008
Person On The Bridge Hoax EmailEmail that includes a photograph of a wooden foot bridge on a forest walking track claims that a person will appear on the bridge if the email is forwarded to at least five other people.
Published: 7th April 2008
Visa Personal Password Phishing ScamUnsolicited email, purporting to be from Visa, instructs recipients to secure their credit cards by clicking a link and creating a personal password.
Published: 3rd April 2008
Mia Heyns Make-A-Wish Foundation HoaxMessage claims that, every time the message is sent on, the Make-A-Wish Foundation will donate money to help pay the medical bills of a seriously ill teenager named Mia Heyns.
Published: 2nd April 2008
Siamese Pike PhotographEmail that includes a photograph of what appears to be a Siamese pike suggests that the freak fish is a result of chemicals in the water.
Published: 2nd April 2008
Mail Server Report Life is Beautiful Virus HoaxWarning message claims that an email with the title "Mail Server Report" contains a virus that will display a message saying "It is too late now, your life is no longer beautiful" before destroying everything on the infected computer.
Published: 1st April 2008
Bump Car MS-13 Gang Initiation WarningRapidly circulating rumors warn that, as part of a gang initiation, gang members are deliberately bumping cars and then shooting the drivers when they get out.
Published: 29th MArch 2008
Heineken Beer Company Promotion ScamEmail purporting to be from the Heineken Bottling Company claims that the recipient has been awarded a large cash prize in a company promotion.
Published: 26th March 2008
Swimming in the Devil's Pool at Victoria FallsCirculating photographs show adults and children swimming in a rock pool at the very edge of a high waterfall.
Published: 24th March 2008
Heathrow Boeing 777 Crash - RF Interference RumourEmail forward suggests that an accident involving a Boeing 777 at London's Heathrow airport in January 2008 may have been caused by a RF transmitter signal emitted by Prime Minister Gordon Brown's motorcade.
Published: 19th March 2008
Global Marine Drilling Iceberg Photo HoaxEmail claims that an attached image is a photograph of an iceberg taken by a Global Marine Drilling Rig Manager in Newfoundland.
Published: 18th March 2008
Interpol Funds Recovery ScamEmail claims that an agent from international police organization, Interpol, is attempting to recover and return funds stolen from the recipient during previous scam attempts.
Published: 18th March 2008
Redneck Mansion PhotographCirculating photograph of an unusual structure made from a collection of stacked caravans (trailers) is falsely labelled as a "redneck mansion".
Published: 16th March 2008
Our Lady of Guadalupe Chain EmailEmail warns that bad luck will befall those who do not send an attached "miraculous and sacred" image to at least 20 people within 13 days.
Published: 14th March 2008
F-15 Crash Sequence ImagesEmail forward contains a series of images that depict the mid air break up of a US Air Force F15 jet and the ejection of the pilot.
Published: 8th March 2008
Point to Point Speed Camera Warning EmailEmail warns that point to point speed camera systems have been installed on the M5 and M7 motorways in NSW, Australia.
Published: 8th March 2008
Cancer Info From Johns Hopkins Hoax EmailEmailed collection of cancer related tips and information claims to originate from world-renowned medical research facility, Johns Hopkins.
Published: 3rd March 2008
PayPal New Security Message Phishing ScamEmail, purporting to be from PayPal, claims that you have a new security message waiting and are required to click a link to login to your account and read the message
Published: 2nd March 2008
359lb Louisiana GrouperEmail claims that attached photographs show a huge 359lb grouper caught by J.J. Tabor of Thibodaux, Louisiana.
Published: 28th February 2008
Postcard Image Virus HoaxWarning message claims that an email with an attachment entitled "POSTCARD" will destroy the hard drive of the infected computer and has been classified as the most destructive virus ever.
Published: 26th February 2008
Ahmad Khaled Abu Rumman Make-A-Wish Foundation HoaxMessage claims that, every time the email is forwarded, the Make-A-Wish Foundation will donate 7 Grosh to help pay the medical bills of a seriously ill young man named Ahmad Khaled Abu Rumman.
Published: 25th February 2008
Barack Obama Endorsed by the Ku Klux Klan HoaxEmailed "News report" claims that the Ku Klux Klan has endorsed Barack Obama for the US presidency.
Published: 22nd February 2008
Pay Up or I'll Kill You Scam EmailEmail claims that a paid assassin will kill you unless you pay a fee to cancel the contract.
Published: 21st February 2008
Christian the Lion EmailEmail, with an attached photograph and video, tells the story of a lion that still remembered the two young men who raised it to maturity a year after it was released in an African wildlife sanctuary.
Published: 18th February 2008
Bacteria on Restaurant Lemon Slices WarningMessage claims that a study found potentially harmful bacteria on lemons slices used in restaurants.
Published: 17th February 2008
Telstra Free Directory Assistance Protest EmailEmail claims that Australian telecommunications giant, Telstra, is replacing a previously free directory assistance number with a fee-based service and is deliberately hiding an alternative free number from consumers.
Published: 14th February 2008
Cell Phone Gun WarningEmail warns that guns disguised as cell phones have been discovered and that the devices may pose a security threat at high risk locations such as airports.
Published: 11th February 2008
Fake Microsoft Critical UpdateEmail claiming to be from Microsoft instructs recipients to click a link to install an "urgent" critical update for Windows computers.
Published: 8th February 2008
Water Bottle Car Fire WarningMessage warns that a water bottle left inside a car on a sunny day could ignite the upholstery and start a fire.
Published: 7th February 2008
Chinese Olympic Committee Lottery ScamEmail claims that the recipient has won a large sum of money in a lottery promotion organized by the Chinese Olympic Committee for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
Published: 6th February 2008
Website Advertising Enquiry ScamEmail sent to website owners claims to be an enquiry about buying links on the targeted website.
Published: 5th February 2008
Shark's Love for Man HoaxSlideshow presentation claims that a friendly and thankful Great White Shark constantly follows a fisherman who once saves its life and the two have formed a "mutual affection".
Published: 30th January 2008
K-9 Congressional Medal of Honor HoaxMessage claims that an attached photograph depicts Brutus, a military K9 that won the Congressional Medal of Honor for saving soldiers in Iraq
Published: 29th January 2008
Scam Victims Reimbursements Programme ScamEmail purporting to be from the Nigerian Government Reimbursement Committee claims that the recipient has been listed as a victim of a 419 scam and is therefore eligible for a reimbursement of $150,000.
Published: 26th January 2008
Donate to Autism Research by Watching a VideoEmail claims that money will be donated to help Autism research every time a video about Autism is viewed on fundraising website, whatkindofworlddoyouwant.com.
Published: 26th January 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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 2008
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
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