Watch for Terrorists with UPS Uniforms Purchased on eBay-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says that $32,000 worth of UPS uniforms have been purchased on eBay and that they may be destined for use by bad guys who wants to use them to get into various facilities. The eRumor also includes an alleged warning for …
The “WTC” or “World Trade Center” Virus–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An alarming email warning to watch for a virus named “WTC Survivor”, “WTC”, or “World Trade Center.” The Truth: This virus warning is a hoax. It sounds alarming and claims that the WTC virus will erase the entire hard drive on your computer. Some …
The eRumor warns that thieves can peer into your car, write down the Vehicle Identification Number, or VIN, take the number to a car dealer, have a new key made, and steal your car. The email recommends covering up your Vehicle Identification Number so it can’t be seen.
Zabasearch.com-A New Site That Probably has Your Name, Address, and Phone Number–Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email comes with the feeling of being a warning that a new site is being launched in May, 2005 that has information about you and others that you may not want to be seen on the Internet. The …
Zabasearch-a new site that probably has your name, address, and phone
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New Law in Texas About What To Do if Police or Fire Vehicles Are Coming Down the Road-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email warns that there is a new law in Texas that gives new instruction about what to do when you see a police or fire vehicle with flashing lights. The …
Antifreeze in Swiffer Wetjet Kills Pets, Children-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An antifreeze-like ingredient in the Swiffer Wetjet kills pets and cause liver failure in children. The Truth: Emails warning that antifreeze in the Swiffer Wetjet cleaning solution kills pets and can cause liver or kidney failure in young children have been circulating since the early …
Antifreeze in Swiffer Wet Jet Kills Pets, Children-Fiction!-Fiction! Read More »
Toilet Paper Shortage Because of the 2003 Southern California Fires–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor claims that because of the record Southern California brush and forest fires in 2003, the manufacturing plant responsible for 97 1/2 percent of America’s toilet paper was destroyed and we’re facing a toilet paper crisis. The Truth: It’s a …
Toilet paper shortage because of brush fires in California?-Fiction! Read More »
The Petroleum Equipment Institute Report on Gasoline Fires Started by Sparks-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A message said to have resulted from a conversation with Robert Renkes of The Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI) who says there have been more than 150 cases of fires caused by sparks from static electricity igniting gasoline vapors. The …
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Benetton, Gillette, and Other Companies Propose Use of Electronic Tags to Track Merchandise-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The eRumor says there is a threat to privacy through the intended use of small chips embedded in clothing and other products that can provide information about the products and their users wirelessly. The Truth: The use of …
House Destroyed by Glade Plug-in Air Freshener–Fiction! But Additional Info! Summary of eRumor: The email tells the story of a house that burned to the ground and the cause was found to be a Glad Plug-in air freshener. The fire investigator is quoted as saying he’s seen more home fires from plug-in type air fresheners …
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