Lemon Fresh Joy Detergent Kills Mosquitoes–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The writer of the eRumor says that putting a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dish detergent in water on a white dinner plate will control mosquitoes. The email claims the tip was posted on a gardening forum. It claims that the bugs …
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The message includes the comments of U.S. District Court Judge William Young and his January, 2003 sentencing of convicted “shoe bomber” Richard Reid. In his comments, the judge explains to Reid why the stiff sentence was righteous and just.
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.
Flashing Your Headlights At An Oncoming Car Could Get You Killed by a Gang Member–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: A warning from law enforcement that if you see a car driving without headlights, don’t flash your headlights or in any other way try to signal the car about the lack of lights. The reason is that gang …
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Pictures of Alligator Swimming with Dead Deer in Its Mouth-Truth! Summary of eRumor: Pictures of an alligator swimming in a lake with a dead deer in its mouth. The text says the picture was taken by a media helicopter from KTBS over Lake George in Ocla, Florida. The Truth: The pictures are authentic, but …
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The Mark-up by Some Local Pharmacies on Generic Drugs is Steep-Truth! Summary of eRumor: A television reporter in Detroit investigated the costs of generic drugs. He accused some pharmacies of price-gouging, with mark ups of as much at 3,000 percent. Generic drugs cost less than name brands of the same medications, but the reporter says …
An article said to be from 1945 that describes the conditions faced by U.S. President Harry Truman in the aftermath of the defeat of Germany in World War II.
A commentary said to be from Paul Harvey about what he regards to be declining freedom for Christian expression in the United States.
Special GI Insurance Dividend for Veterans–Fiction! Summary of eRumor: The claim is that U.S. military veterans are eligible for a special insurance dividend passed by Congress. You will not receive it unless you ask for it. You are given a form to fill out and to send to an address in Philadelphia. The eRumor outlines …
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Pictures of the Biggest Woman in the World…From Holland-Fiction! Summary of eRumor: This message comes with various pictures attached of an enormously tall woman who is said to be from Holland, is 7′ 4″, and weights 320 pounds. The Truth: We’re classifying this one as a hoax. It’s clear in the first picture that the …
