Delete jdbgmgr.exe From Your Windows Command Folder Because It’s a Virus-Fiction! Summary of eRumor An email warns you that a new virus is spreading and will activate on a certain date. Many versions also describe how the sender of the email searched his or her computer and found the file so is …
Delete “hidserve.exe” from your Computer–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A warning that says to search your Windows system directory for a file called hidserv.exe and delete it. It is said to be collecting your personal data and passing it along to someone else. The Truth: According to Microsoft, hidserv.exe is a file …
HIV-Infected Needles Hidden in Soft Drink Machines–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This email is from Canada. It alleges that there are soft drink machines in which are hidden HIV infected needles and when someone sticks a finger into the return-coin slot, the finger is pricked and the HIV virus is transmitted. The Truth: This …
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SweetCaliGuy4evr, a Killer Loose On the Internet-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A warning from the “State Police” saying that there is someone online with the name SweetCaliGuy4evr and that he is a suspect in the murders of 56 women who have been contacted via the Internet. The Truth: There are no warnings that we’re aware of …
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Keep Your Car Windows Rolled Up Because Teens Playing “Spunkball” or “Sparkball” May Set You on Fire-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: Teenagers drive up to a car and throw what they call a “Spunkball” into the open window of another car next to them. The SPUNKBALL is a gasoline soaked rag wrapped in aluminum foil …
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Progesterex: A New Date Rape Drug- Fiction! Summary of story: Ladies are warned to be cautious when offered a drink by a guy. It may contain a new animal sterilization drug called Progesterex. It is allegedly being used, along with the well known date-rape drug Rohypnol, to disable a woman and she doesn’t …
Perfume Peddlers Knocking People out with Ether Then Robbing Them-Was Fiction! Now a Copycat Incident May have Occurred! Summary of eRumor: The author says he or she was approached in a public place, such as a mall or on the street, and offered the chance to sample some perfume fragrances. The author declined, …
Take Action by July 1 to Prevent Your Personal Information from Being Sold by Financial Institutions-Truth! & Fiction! Summary of eRumor: An email warning says you need to take personal action by July 1 to keep your name from being sold to mailing lists by some of the companies you do business with. …
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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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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