2015

Michigan Department of Treasury story about an IRS scam warning-Truth! and Fiction!

Government, Warnings / By /

Michigan Department of Treasury Story About an IRS Scam Warning–Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: According to this story, the Michigan Department of Treasury got an alert from the IRS about an email scam.  The scam is described as one in which people receive emails saying that they are under an “e-audit” and need to …

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Two British Boys who Killed a Three-year-old Are Being Released and Given New Identities-Truth!

Crime / Police, Miscellaneous / By /

Three-year-old Jamie Bulger was killed in 1993 by two young boys who tortured Jamie, rubbed paint in his eyes, pushed batteries up his anus, then left him on train tracks. Both of the boys were juveniles at the time and, according to the story, are about to be released. A judge has granted new identities to them for their release. The email encourages petition-like emails be sent to the judge, Lady Justice Butler-Sloss, protesting the decision because the boys have not paid for their crime.

The story of Tommy, the atheist theology student who was found by God-Truth!

Education, Inspirational, Religious / By /

The Story of Tommy, the Atheist Theology Student Who Was Found by God-Truth! Summary of eRumor: (See the complete version below):     A touching story of a priest and a university student.  The student came to the priest’s Theology class at Loyola University as an atheist.  At the close of the term, he asked the …

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Forward an email for Justin Mallory and he'll get contributions for treating his epilepsy-Fiction!

Pleas / By /

Forward an Email for Justin Mallory and He’ll Get Contributions for his Epilepsy–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Justin Mallory is 12 years old.  He has epilepsy and has a year to live.  McDonalds and Pizza Hut have offered to contribute one dollar for his medical care for every email that is forwarded to others around the …

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Hijacker on 9/11 was held by Clinton or Reagan, but released-Fiction!

9/11 Attack on America, Terrorism / By /

The Pilot of One of the Hijacked 9/11 Airliners Was In Custody, but Released At President Reagan’s Or President Clinton’s –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The email says that in 1986, a pilot named Atta was captured and imprisoned in Israel for blowing up a bus.  As a part of the famous Oslo Accords, Israel was …

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HIV needles found in soft drink machines-Fiction

Medical, Warnings / By /

HIV-Infected Needles Hidden in Soft Drink Machines–Fiction!     Summary of eRumor: This email is from Canada.  It alleges that there are soft drink machines in which are hidden HIV infected needles and when someone sticks a finger into the return-coin slot, the finger is pricked and the HIV virus is transmitted. The Truth:   This …

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A dying baby, a hot water bottle, a child's prayer, and a children's doll-Truth!

Inspirational, Religious / By /

The Story of the Dying Baby, a Hot Water Bottle, A Child’s Prayer, and A Children’s Doll-Truth!   Summary of eRumor: This email says it’s from a missionary in Africa who was dealing with a dying, premature baby who needed warmth, but the hot water bottle they would have used to make a home-spun incubator …

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