Hoax-Slayer
@hoax-slayer.com
Unmasking hoaxes and exposing scams since 2003! I’m on a mission to make the Internet safer, smarter, and more enjoyable. I’m here to raise awareness about digital dangers and arm users with the knowledge they need to stay secure online.
November 5, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Does it sound too good to be true? If so, it usually is. Whether it’s a giveaway, prize, or investment promise, scams thrive on greed and hope. Be cautious. Foster scepticism.
October 9, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Does it sound too good to be true? If so, it usually is. Whether it’s a giveaway, prize, or investment promise, scams thrive on greed and hope. Be cautious. Foster scepticism.
Amazon is one of the world’s busiest marketplaces. Fake “order confirmations”, “subscription renewals,” and “delivery issues” hit millions of inboxes daily. If you do have orders in place and are expecting deliveries, it’s easy to get caught off guard.
#Amazon
#Amazon
October 7, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Amazon is one of the world’s busiest marketplaces. Fake “order confirmations”, “subscription renewals,” and “delivery issues” hit millions of inboxes daily. If you do have orders in place and are expecting deliveries, it’s easy to get caught off guard.
#Amazon
#Amazon
Think you’re too savvy to get scammed? Scammers rely on emotion, not intelligence. Stress, fear, or excitement can trick people into falling for a scammer’s lies.
October 5, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Think you’re too savvy to get scammed? Scammers rely on emotion, not intelligence. Stress, fear, or excitement can trick people into falling for a scammer’s lies.
Investment scams often guarantee high returns with “no risk.” But genuine investments always carry risk. If the supposed “investment opportunity” promises that you will always receive a high return, and there is no risk of you losing any of the money you put in, back away quickly! It's bogus!
October 3, 2025 at 5:17 AM
Investment scams often guarantee high returns with “no risk.” But genuine investments always carry risk. If the supposed “investment opportunity” promises that you will always receive a high return, and there is no risk of you losing any of the money you put in, back away quickly! It's bogus!
Reminder: Scammers often pose as delivery companies:
“We couldn’t deliver your package — click here to reschedule.”
Don’t click.
Check directly on the courier’s official website instead.
“We couldn’t deliver your package — click here to reschedule.”
Don’t click.
Check directly on the courier’s official website instead.
October 2, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Reminder: Scammers often pose as delivery companies:
“We couldn’t deliver your package — click here to reschedule.”
Don’t click.
Check directly on the courier’s official website instead.
“We couldn’t deliver your package — click here to reschedule.”
Don’t click.
Check directly on the courier’s official website instead.
If a caller pressures you to act immediately, that’s a red flag. Scammers thrive on panic. Urgency is their weapon! You can render it ineffective just by taking the time to think things through and listen to your gut.
#cybersecurity
#cybersecurity
October 1, 2025 at 1:37 AM
If a caller pressures you to act immediately, that’s a red flag. Scammers thrive on panic. Urgency is their weapon! You can render it ineffective just by taking the time to think things through and listen to your gut.
#cybersecurity
#cybersecurity
Online marketplaces are full of bargains. Alas, they are also full of scams.
If a seller insists on payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto, walk away.
Legit sellers don’t demand untraceable payments.
#scam
If a seller insists on payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto, walk away.
Legit sellers don’t demand untraceable payments.
#scam
September 30, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Online marketplaces are full of bargains. Alas, they are also full of scams.
If a seller insists on payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto, walk away.
Legit sellers don’t demand untraceable payments.
#scam
If a seller insists on payment via gift cards, wire transfer, or crypto, walk away.
Legit sellers don’t demand untraceable payments.
#scam
🎬 Netflix Scam Alert! 🚨
Scam emails are hitting inboxes claiming your subscription is “about to expire.”
Don’t click the link — it leads to a fake site designed to steal your 💳 and personal info.
✅ Always go directly to the official Netflix app or website.
#scamalert #Netflix #cybersecurity
Scam emails are hitting inboxes claiming your subscription is “about to expire.”
Don’t click the link — it leads to a fake site designed to steal your 💳 and personal info.
✅ Always go directly to the official Netflix app or website.
#scamalert #Netflix #cybersecurity
July 18, 2025 at 6:38 AM
🎬 Netflix Scam Alert! 🚨
Scam emails are hitting inboxes claiming your subscription is “about to expire.”
Don’t click the link — it leads to a fake site designed to steal your 💳 and personal info.
✅ Always go directly to the official Netflix app or website.
#scamalert #Netflix #cybersecurity
Scam emails are hitting inboxes claiming your subscription is “about to expire.”
Don’t click the link — it leads to a fake site designed to steal your 💳 and personal info.
✅ Always go directly to the official Netflix app or website.
#scamalert #Netflix #cybersecurity
🧠 Quick Tip:
Scam emails often create urgency to trick you into clicking.
Phrases like:
🔴 “Your account will be suspended!”
⚠️ “Click now to avoid penalty!”
🚫 “Unusual activity detected!”
Take a breath. Verify before clicking.
#cybersecurity #phishing #emailtips
Scam emails often create urgency to trick you into clicking.
Phrases like:
🔴 “Your account will be suspended!”
⚠️ “Click now to avoid penalty!”
🚫 “Unusual activity detected!”
Take a breath. Verify before clicking.
#cybersecurity #phishing #emailtips
July 15, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🧠 Quick Tip:
Scam emails often create urgency to trick you into clicking.
Phrases like:
🔴 “Your account will be suspended!”
⚠️ “Click now to avoid penalty!”
🚫 “Unusual activity detected!”
Take a breath. Verify before clicking.
#cybersecurity #phishing #emailtips
Scam emails often create urgency to trick you into clicking.
Phrases like:
🔴 “Your account will be suspended!”
⚠️ “Click now to avoid penalty!”
🚫 “Unusual activity detected!”
Take a breath. Verify before clicking.
#cybersecurity #phishing #emailtips
Scammers continue to target users of the Exodus crypto wallet. A recent email campaign claims that you need to confirm that your Exodus Wallet is active via a routine check. Link opens a fake website that asks for your recovery phrase. If you comply, scammers can steal your #crypto. #phishing
July 12, 2025 at 3:56 AM
Web3 domain service Unstoppable Domains is currently being targeted in a phishing campaign. Keep an eye out for scam emails that offer a free domain. Clicking the link opens a phishing site that asks you to connect your crypto wallet to get your free domain. #phishing #crypto
March 7, 2025 at 12:52 AM
This is NOT a hoax! I'm proud to report that I've finally achieved it. Inbox Zero. I always knew I could do it! 😁
February 27, 2025 at 8:19 AM
This is NOT a hoax! I'm proud to report that I've finally achieved it. Inbox Zero. I always knew I could do it! 😁
This email falsely claims to be the motoring organisation NRMA. Supposedly, you can get a free gift by completing a survey. Just provide your credit card details to cover postage for your 'free' gift. #scam Not from NRMA, no free gift, and the scammers get your credit card info.
February 21, 2025 at 4:33 AM
This email falsely claims to be the motoring organisation NRMA. Supposedly, you can get a free gift by completing a survey. Just provide your credit card details to cover postage for your 'free' gift. #scam Not from NRMA, no free gift, and the scammers get your credit card info.
Just got yet another fake NTF offer email pretending to be from OpenSea. These emails claim that someone has offered to buy one of your NFTs. However, links in the emails open a phishing website that tries to trick you into supplying your crypto wallet credentials. #crypto #scam
February 14, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Watch out for fake compliance emails pretending to be from the crypto platform Coinbase. They claim that you must update wallet details to meet new compliance obligations. Doing so will allow criminals to steal your crypto. #CryptoScam #phishing
February 13, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Watch out for fake compliance emails pretending to be from the crypto platform Coinbase. They claim that you must update wallet details to meet new compliance obligations. Doing so will allow criminals to steal your crypto. #CryptoScam #phishing