Coca Cola Christmas Promotion-Virus!
A forwarded email announcing a new Christmas Promotion for 2008 from Coca Cola. You could win a trip to the Bahamas and a life time supply of Coca Cola by playing an online game.
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Capri Sun Mold Warning-Truth!
This is a forwarded email that contains what appears to be a news article that warns of mold in the popular juice drink, Capri Sun.
Best Buy Restock Fee-Truth!
A consumer who complained that he didn’t know about a 15% restock fee at Best Buy when returning a GPS he had purchased.
BlockBuster coupon for free movie rentals-Fiction!
BlockBuster Coupon for Free Movies, Popcorn, and Coke-Once Truth! Now Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor includes what looks like an official coupon from BlockBuster for a promotion called BlockBuster Night. It offers two free movie rentals, a tub of popcorn, and 2 Cokes. The Truth: This began circulating on the Internet in the summer …
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Lantern Battery has AA cells?-Fiction!
6-volt lantern battery has 32 AA cells in it?
The modern new Mercedes Benz SCL600-Fiction! & Truth!
Pictures of a modern new Mercedes Benz model SCL600 with futuristic design and modern control features.
Poisonous shampoo?-Fiction
Shampoo Containing “SLS” is a Cancer Hazard- Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email warns that a substance called “Sodium Laureth Sulfate” in many shampoos causes cancer. The email claims that in the 1980’s one person in 8,000 got cancer while today the figure is one in three. The Truth: According to the American …
Water in a microwave can be dangerous-Truth!
Water Heated a Microwave Can Violently Erupt and Cause Injury-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The writer of the email says his or her 26 year old son was scalded by water that erupted from a container after being heated in a microwave. The son experienced severe burns. The writer warns that water should never be …
Liz Claiborne is actually a Satanist who gives proceeds to Satanism-Fiction!
Liz Claiborne is a Satanist And Her Profits are Going to Satanism-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Clothing designer Liz Claiborne appeared on a national television talk show and said that she was a Satan worshipper and that the profits of her company were being given to the Church of Satan. The Truth: This is a hoax. …
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Avoid Ultra Clorox Bleach…it's poisonous-Fiction!
Do not buy ultra bleach because it has poisons in it. Others have been targeting pet owners saying that the new Ultra Clorox product is both sodium hypochlorite AND sodium hydroxide, which is lye. The eRumor says the lye has been added to make the bleach work faster but is difficult to rinse off surfaces so can be toxic to animals. It recommends against using the product in areas where animals live. It also claims that Ultra Clorox has been “cruelty tested” with animals. Some versions go on to recommend the brands that they feel you should use instead of Ultra Clorox.