The “Real Deal,” the Opinions of an Army Veteran about Chemical, Biological, and Nuclear Warfare–Truth! Summary of eRumor: Army Master Gunner Red Thomas writes about chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. Based on his training, he describes the effects of various weapons and gives tips for what to do if you experience them. The …
The Real Deal-thoughts about terrorist warfare from a veteran-Truth! Read More »
You Could Get the Proceeds From a Porn Business Put Into Your Bank Account–Scam! Summary of eRumor: This is a confusing email that says money from a porn site is due you then it asks for your credit card information. The Truth: This is a scam that may have originated from someone who …
Various emails, telephone calls, or letters claiming to be from financial institutions, retailers, or websites and saying that they need you to verify your personal financial information. Some of them say your credit card may have been used in a fraudulent transaction that they are calling to unravel the details. Some claim that you must periodically verify your information in order to keep using their services.
Your Bank Account May Lose Federal Deposit Insurance Protection if You Don’t Verify Your Information–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A warning said to be from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) saying that your bank account is being viewed suspiciously by Homeland Security. You are asked to go to a website to verify your account information …
You may lose your bank deposit insurance-Fiction! Read More »
Messages that Claim to Have Pictures of Osama Bin Laden‘s Suicide is Actually a Virus-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: There are at least a couple of versions of this eRumor. One warns that an email that claims to include pictures of Osama Bin Laden’s suicide is actually designed to trick you into opening a …
The Mondex Digital Chip for Implanting in the Right hand or the Head-Mostly Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This eRumor comes in various forms including a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. It describes new technology that can use tiny electronic chips to identify the person who has the chip and that it could be part of a future …
The Mondex chip for the right hand and forehead-Mostly Fiction! Read More »
The Mexican Mafia is Killing Black Men Wearing White T-Shirts–Unproven! Summary of eRumor: A warning that the “Mexican Mafia” is upset over the theft of 160 kilos of cocaine stolen from them by a black gang. In retaliation, the Mexican Mafia is on a campaign to kill between 400 and 1000 black men who are …
The Mexican Mafia is targeting black men for death-Unproven! Read More »
Nickelodeon Is Producing a Pro-Homosexual TV Program for Children-Truth! Summary of eRumor: The email directs you to www.conservativepetitions.com to try to halt the planned production of a “…program that will help normalize homosexuality among our nation’s children.” It says that the program is to be produced by Linda Ellerbee. It urges signing of …
“Life Is Beautiful” Virus –Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A forwarded email that warns about a horrible virus known as “Life is Beautiful.” The Truth: This is a hoax that seems never to die. It first appeared in our files in 2002. There is no such virus, but this is one of the most widely circulated …
The eRumor warns that you could get a phone call from someone claiming that you failed to show up for jury duty and that a warrant has been issued for your arrest. The caller then wants to confirm your personal information such as Social Security number and other financial data. The email says they are actually crooks who are trying to get enough information to commit identity theft.
