Did a Needle Infected With HIV Inside a McDonald’s Kill a Child?
A chain email used the story of “Kevin Archer” to drum up lazy fearmongering.
2015
HIV infected needles found in theater seats-Fiction!
HIV-Infected Needles Are Being Found in Theater Seats-Fiction! Summary of eRumor:There are several versions, but typically they describe a woman who went to the movies, sat down in one of the theater seats, and felt a stabbing pain. She quickly jumped up and found the needle of a medical syringe sticking out of …
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The "NO FEAR" clothing logos are actually racist symbols-Fiction!
The “NO FEAR” Clothing Logos Are Actually Racist Symbols- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An email makes reference to the numerous “NO FEAR” decals and clothing insignias and says that they are actually racist symbols from the crusader against racial equality, David Duke. The Truth: The successful visibility of NO FEAR is …
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NPR interview with General Reinwald-Fiction!
NPR Interview with “General Reinwald”–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A first-hand account of hearing an interview on National Public Radio between a female host and U.S. Army General Reinwald. The General is describing a Boy Scout Troop he or the base is sponsoring, and mentions that, among other things, the boys will be learning how …
NutraSweet is linked to increased reports of multiple sclerosis and lupus-Disputed!
Aspartame, The Ingredient of NutraSweet, is Linked to Increased Reports of Multiple Sclerosis and Lupus-Disputed! Summary of eRumor: This email says it is an article written by Nancy Markle who spoke on the subject of aspartame at the “World Environmental Conference.” Aspartame is the sweetening ingredient in NutraSweet. The author says the keynote …
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Microsoft virus warning-Fiction!
Microsoft Says an Unnamed Virus Can, and Probably Will, Destroy Most Internet Computers–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email claims to include Microsoft Security Bulletin “MS01-039” and warns that a virus that has not yet been assigned a name has been released on the Internet and has the ability to “destroy data like none seen …
Missouri Skydiver lovers who died together-Fiction!
The Girlfriend and Boyfriend Who Died Together Skydiving In Missouri–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: According to this eRumor, 25-year-old Laurie Kern and her boyfriend, 26-year-old Matt Pratruba, of Missouri decided to try skydiving. She was reluctant, but he talked her into it. When they got into the air, something went wrong with the airplane. The …
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The Buddhist Monk who claims to have come back from the dead-Unproven!
The Buddhist Monk Who Claims to Have Come Back from the Dead During His Own Funeral-Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A Buddhist Monk in Burma claims to have died and had a variety of experiences which convinced him of the truth of Christianity then three days later he came back to life…during his own …
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Save MSN Messaging-Fiction!
Forward An Email Petition to Save MSN Messaging-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This warning says that MSN Messenger is going to be discontinued by September 14th, 2001. If you forward the email to everyone you know, however, each message will count as a “signature” on a petition and 500,000 signatures will save MSN Messenger. If …
Avoiding MSN Hackers-Fiction!
Forward An Email to Avoid Being The Victim of Hackers Targeting MSN–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The email claims to be from a bunch of disgruntled MSN users who have become hackers (computer hobbyists who try to break into websites). They claim to be able to collect names from emails that are sent over the …