Internet Hoaxes
Sometimes there are false statements or information making rounds of the Internet and they are presented so convincingly that the readers believe it. Technically it is called a Internet Hoax. It is a purposeful attempt on the part of the individual who generates it to mislead people.
Tree Octopus: Is It Real
When it first appeared on the internet in 1998, the tree octopus created quite a flutter. In this article we answer the question 'tree octopus, is it real?' The website that had described the creature gave scientific data and citations about the authenticity of the Cephalopod. Nevertheless some practical minds would still want to know about tree octopus, are they real or fake?
How to Check Email Hoax
Have you ever got an email that claims, you have won some lottery or free air tickets although you can't recall entering any such contest? Or have you received an email announcing some very important news that you wonder why you haven't ever heard of before? If the answer is yes, then you have been a victim of email hoax. Read on to know how to check email hoax and stop wasting time reading and forwarding them.
FBI: Internet Threats of Bombing NFL Stadiums Were a Hoax
Government officials said Thursday that Internet threats of impending "dirty bomb" attacks at NFL stadiums this weekend were part of a competition to create the scariest terror scenario possible.
Hippo Eats Dwarf
A new book from Alex Boese that catalogues famous and outrageous hoaxes.
Fakes and Frauds; Shopping for Integrity and Honesty
I dunno about you guys, but fakes and frauds are very low on my people-to-hang-out-with list... especially those who want to take your money under the pretense of being an 'expert' who can help you create your best life (body, financial situation, career, mind-set, relationships).
Top 10 E-Mail Health Hoaxes of the Decade
Have you checked your inbox lately? Here are picks for the worst email health hoaxes.
Fake Pagerank Checker
Acquiring domains or website or even purchasing links is a risky process, fraught with all kinds of frauds. During the process of due diligence, we propose that you consider a Fake PR Checker as a tool to avoid getting conned by URL Jackers.
Wikipedia Hoaxer Apologises
The author of a Wikipedia entry that falsely implicated a prominent writer in both Kennedy assassinations and prompted a row about the online encyclopaedia's reliability has apologised to his victim, saying that it was a "joke that went horribly, horribly wrong".
Hoaxer's Emails Said Missing Loved Ones Were Dead
A man yesterday claimed a "moment of madness" led him to send hoax emails to friends and relatives of people missing in the tsunami disaster saying they were dead.