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Nonsensical Hoax - Fungus Shiue Share Image to Get Money in Four Days 27 Aug 2013 | 05:45 am
Social media message claims that, according to the Chinese art of "fungus shiue", those who share an attached image depicting a very large amount of cash will receive money in four days.
Viral Image Depicts Woman Holding Gun to A Baby's Head 23 Aug 2013 | 09:25 am
A widely circulated Internet message asks users to share an image depicting a young woman holding a gun to a baby's head in the hope that the woman can be identified.
Western Union Mystery Shopper Money Laundering Scam 23 Aug 2013 | 09:25 am
Email offers the recipient work as a mystery shopper evaluating Western Union outlets. The messages claim workers will be sent certified checks to cover evaluation costs and their pay.
Phishing Scam - 'Account Reported for Annoying and Insulting Facebook Users' 23 Aug 2013 | 08:44 am
Message claiming to be from "Security The Facebook Team" warns recipients that their account has been reported for violating Facebook policies. Users are told that they must click a link to reconfirm ...
Phishing Email Masquerades as 'Trojan Virus' Infection Warning 22 Aug 2013 | 09:42 am
Email purporting to be from an email service provider claims that the recipient's email has been infected with a Trojan Virus. The message claims that the recipient must click a link to delete the vir...
Security Warning Message - Black Device Connected to Keyboard 22 Aug 2013 | 09:42 am
Message warns users of public computers to check for a black device that, when plugged into the computer's keyboard by a fraudster, can store all key strokes entered, including passwords.
Westpac 'New Confirmation Form' Phishing Scam 22 Aug 2013 | 06:28 am
Email purporting to be from Australian bank Westpac claims that all customers must complete and submit a new "confirmation form" contained in an attached file.
Malicious Hoax Falsely Claims Leicester Pub Bans British Soldiers 20 Aug 2013 | 05:48 am
Viral social media message claims that owners of the Globe Pub in Leicester, UK, have banned all British military personnel from entering their premises for fear of upsetting local non-British custome...
Facebook Team Security 2013 Phishing Scam - 'Last Warning - Your Account Will Be Disabled' 20 Aug 2013 | 05:40 am
Message purporting to be a "last warning" from Facebook Security 2013 claims that recipients must click a link and re-confirm their account within 24 hours or their Facebook account will be deleted.
Hate Letter Targets Autistic Teen and His Family 20 Aug 2013 | 05:29 am
Circulating message features a venomous and hate filled letter sent to the family of a teenager with Autism.
