The Long History of the ‘Slavery Tax Refund’ Scam
Black seniors have long been targeted via mail and online — but legitimate efforts for reparations have also advanced in recent years.
Government
Police Officer in Prison Because Her Police Dog Bit a Robbery Suspect-Truth!
Police Officer in Prison Because Her Police Dog Bit a Robbery Suspect-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The forwarded email is an appeal for financial assistance from a former Maryland Police officer who is in prison for what she says is a wrongful conviction of her police dog biting a robbery suspect in 1995. The Truth: This …
Police Officer in Prison Because Her Police Dog Bit a Robbery
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The IRS is going to require guns to be listed on income tax forms-Fiction!
The IRS is Going to Require All Firearms to be Listed on Income Tax Returns-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This story is that Congress is considering legislation that will require all firearms that a person owns be listed on that person’s personal income tax return. Additionally, it may require fingerprints and tax of $50 per gun. …
The IRS is going to require guns to be listed on income tax forms-Fiction! Read More »
Petition asking President Bush to reinstate prayer in schools-Unproven!
Petition to The President Reinstate Prayer in Public Schools–Unproven! Summary of eRumor:An email petition asking that you add your name to a plea to President George W. Bush to reinstate prayer in public schools. The Truth: This is a grass-roots effort and not sponsored by any particular group or organization. Although it can …
Petition asking President Bush to reinstate prayer in schools-Unproven! Read More »
Proposal to create a department of peace-Truth!
Proposal to Create a “Department of Peace”–Truth! Summary of eRumor:It is alleged that Congressman Dennis Kucinich of Ohio has introduced a bill in congress to create a new cabinet level agency called “The Department of Peace.” The Truth: This is true. According to congressman’s website, the bill would create the agency, which would …
The National Economic Stabilization and Recovery Act-Fiction!
The National Economic Stabilization and Recovery Act (NESARA)–Fiction! Summary of eRumor:This is an eRumor that says there was secret legislation passed by congress and signed secretly by President Bill Clinton that would offer complete forgiveness of debts and abolish the Internal Revenue system. It was going to be announced on September 11 by …
The National Economic Stabilization and Recovery Act-Fiction! Read More »
National Public Radio in trouble and needs funding-Fiction!
Petition to the President and Vice President to Save Funding For National Public Radio–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A message says that Nina Tottenberg on National Public Radio said that if the Supreme Court supports congress, it will be the end of National Public Radio, Government officials feel that too much of the budget is being …
National Public Radio in trouble and needs funding-Fiction! Read More »
A police boycott over a murderer?-Truth!
The Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Has Called for a Boycott of Supporters of Convicted Killer Mumia Abu-Jamal-Truth! Summary of eRumor: At a recent national meeting of the Fraternal Order of Police, it was decided by vote that people, products, or organizations associated with supporting killer Mumia Abu-Jamal will be boycotted. The Truth: This …
Michigan Department of Treasury story about an IRS scam warning-Truth! and Fiction!
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 …
Michigan Department of Treasury story about an IRS scam warning-Truth! and Fiction! Read More »
Refunds from Bush tax bill distributed by SS number-Truth!
Tax Bill Advance Checks Will Be Distributed By the Last Two Digits in Your Social Security Number–Truth! Summary of eRumor: This message says that the tax relief advances for Americans from President Bush’s tax bill are being sent out on particular dates and by the last two numbers in the taxpayer’s Social Security number. …
Refunds from Bush tax bill distributed by SS number-Truth! Read More »