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Re: Turn it Off and On Again!

Hoax-Slayer — Sat, 16 Jul 2016 05:04:27 -0000

Just a test comment! Yeah! :)

Re: Free Vector 3D Social Media Icon Pack 2012 Including New Twitter, StumbleUpon & Pinterest Icons

Hoax-Slayer — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 01:34:32 -0000

Thanks! These icons were just what I was after. I donated a few dollars as a thank-you.

Re: See Through Tyres - Radical New Tyre Design Photographs

Hoax-Slayer — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 18:12:13 -0000

As anyone with even a halfway decent education would know, "tyre" is UK and Australian spelling and is perfectly legitimate. See:
http://grammarist.com/spell...

In future, you might want to do some basic research before you label someone ELSE as being an imbecile. Otherwise, you risk making a complete fool of yourself in public as you have done here.

Re: Distracting Beach Babes Facebook Malware Attack

Hoax-Slayer — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 23:32:39 -0000

Thanks, I.T. I've now fixed the error.

Re: Eight Outboard Drug Runner Boat Photograph

Hoax-Slayer — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 07:09:45 -0000

"Spam"

Re: Another Facebook Sick Baby Hoax - Baby With Brain Cancer

Hoax-Slayer — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 05:45:01 -0000

Yes, Avi, which is why I say the following in my article:
"If one of these hoaxes comes your way, please do NOT comment on the photo or the wall where the photo has been posted, as this just gives the hoax more unwarranted exposure because it puts the offending photo on to the news feeds of your Facebook friends. Instead, report the photograph to Facebook."

Re: Advance Fee Scam - British National Lottery Promo Programme

Hoax-Slayer — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 02:00:34 -0000

This is just another advance fee scam like the one I describe above. Do not follow any links or reply. See also:
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/...

Re: Delta Air Lines Passenger Itinerary Receipt Malware Emails

Hoax-Slayer — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:36:49 -0000

Dan the websites of the companies targeted in such scam often have scam info on their security page that includes a submission email address. Or you can send it to me via the info on my Contact page.

Re: Hoax-Slayer FAQ's

Hoax-Slayer — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:03:16 -0000

Bob, there are contact links at the top and bottom of every page. And I answer dozens of questions a day via email and Facebook.

Re: Another Useless Facebook Warning: 'Scammers Blocking Facebook Group Admins'

Hoax-Slayer — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 21:46:51 -0000

Jon, not sure what you mean. Perhaps you need to re-read my article? I added the following info to the article months ago:
"That said, since I first published this article, admins and other Facebook users have suggested that the warning may be in fact be referring to another potential issue with how Facebook Groups work rather than the direct hijacking of Groups. If a spammer joins a group on Facebook and then blocks that group's Admin, the Admin will not be able to view the spammer's Facebook account, as would be expected. However, this block will also apparently stop the admin from seeing or removing posts that the spammer makes in the group. Thus, the spammer is then able to post his spam to the group, safe in the knowledge that the group admin will not be able to see or delete his posts."

Re: Image of Police Officer Macing a Child

Hoax-Slayer — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 18:58:59 -0000

Hi Cherie. I think you are misinterpreting the main purpose for this article. Hoax-Slayer is not a news site. I wrote this article in response to a great many questions from readers asking where in the US the incident happened and who the officer was. Thus, the main focus of the article is to correct the claims that it took place in the US and that the officer was unknown. Of course, this was heinous and cowedly act regardless of where it occurred. But, if the situation was reversed, and the incident had actually taken place in the US and a message began circulating that claimed that it took place in Brazil, then my brief analysis would have focused on that.

Re: Most Beautiful Horse in the World Image

Hoax-Slayer — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 06:43:29 -0000

Thank you for the info, Jes.

Re: Tommy Hilfiger Racist Comments to Oprah Winfrey Hoax

Hoax-Slayer — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 17:29:05 -0000

You are taking nonsense, Maria. Tommy actually went on the show to debunk this stupid story once and for all. You can read about it here:
http://www.oprah.com/oprahs...

Re: Protest Message - Dog Named 'Parrot' Shot by Police

Hoax-Slayer — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 04:25:23 -0000

Nowhere did I say it was a hoax. It is not a hoax, as I very clearly state in in my article. "The incident described in the message did take place and the photograph is genuine." So what is the point of you post?

Re: Caged Pigs Protest Message

Hoax-Slayer — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:16:40 -0000

As you can very clearly see by the above example if you had bothered to look, the version I am discussing does NOT say that the picture was taken in China. The caption states "This very sad & disturbing photo was taken at a US factory farm." So, no I did not get it wrong. While there may now be other versions that correctly identify where the photo was taken, this version, which was circulated all over Facebook several months back when I wrote the article, does not. So your criticism is meaningless and rather silly.

Re: Gang Initiation Warning Hoax - Infant Car Seat Left On Roadside

Hoax-Slayer — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:33:30 -0000

In fact, "enquiry" is perfectly correct. I am Australian and us UK rather than American English. Here, "inquiry" pertains to a formal investigation, while "enquiry" means to ask a question or seek information in a less formal way. You are apparently unaware that there are many differences between US and UK spelling.

Re: Hoax-Slayer FAQ's

Hoax-Slayer — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:05:36 -0000

Hi David, Sorry about that. A configuration error on my part meant that newer articles were no being correctly indexed in the search engine. The problem has now been rectified. Thanks for your feedback.

Re: See Through Tyres - Radical New Tyre Design Photographs

Hoax-Slayer — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:33:39 -0000

"tyres" is UK spelling and is perfectly correct.

Re: Issue 132 - June 2012 (1st Edition) - Page 9

Hoax-Slayer — Mon, 04 Jun 2012 06:00:38 -0000

Hi June,

The advertising on the page is supplied by Google Adsense. Exactly what ads are displayed depends on the location of the viewer and other factors. Google generally does a decent job of vetting their advertisers. However, I will look into theissue. Thanks for the feedback.

Re: London Olympics 2012 Lottery Scam

Hoax-Slayer — Mon, 28 May 2012 22:21:52 -0000

Indeed! :)

Re: Boy Shot By Step Dad Charity Hoax

Hoax-Slayer — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:09:20 -0000

PLEASE read the article above. The message is a hoax. the claims in the message are untrue.

Re: Legitimate: 'Reminder to Update Your Legacy Blogger Account' Email

Hoax-Slayer — Tue, 01 May 2012 22:27:05 -0000

Not sure why you are saying that? The main references I have used in my article all lead to Google sites or Blogger sites. Only the first link - which is just for background info and confirmation - leads to a non Google website

Re: Warnings Claim Thousands May Lose Internet In July 2012

Hoax-Slayer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:38:36 -0000

I link directly to the FBI website in my article:
http://www.fbi.gov/news/sto...

Re: Warnings Claim Thousands May Lose Internet In July 2012

Hoax-Slayer — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:40:13 -0000

This IS true. It has been very well documented on legitimate news websites as well as by government sources such as the FBI. Make no mistake,the warnings are valid.

Re: Unsubstantiated Warning - Johannesburg Freeways 'Complete Shutdown 25th April'

Hoax-Slayer — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 06:16:18 -0000

"Cosatu is planning several rallies, marches,
demonstrations and night vigils at the offices of the South African
National Roads Agency Limited (Sanral) and the transport department
across the country from April 23." Nothing at all about a "A MASS SHUTDOWN OF THE GAUTENG FREEWAYS ", deliberate blocking of freeways etc. So, at this point, the story remains unsubstantiated.