Some texts don't seem right

In this post, you will be explained how to identify hoaxes, how to be safe and their potential hazards.

 What is a hoax? A hoax is a false message(s) or attachment(s) circulated on social media (even via Emails) for, 

• Enjoyment
• Marketing
• Social Studies 
• Canvassing
• Hacking & Phishing

Most of these motives are harmless but the potential hazards are greater. I will show some examples of hoaxes below. [Fictional Examples]

John Smith Never answer calls from +00 1234567890. Many people who answered calls from this number have died mysteriously.

John Smith Share this to everyone you know. This person in the picture suffers a rare disease and the Share Me server of Utopia has agreed to pay 50 cents per share.

John Smith I am sorry to send you this. If you don't do this the spirit of *** will sleep with you at night. You can save yourself by sharing this to ten of your contacts.

John Smith The ABC Corporation has decided to giveaway 100 C-Phones. To try your fortune, click the link below. abcgives.com.

John Smith Threat Identified in your system. To protect yourself install our Antivirus package from this link. abc-antivirus.com/install

While most of them seem harmless and fun, they will have a lasting impact on you or on your device. The content is not to be taken seriously and the links and attachments can include malware.

While some ignore these, some people take them to be real and share the hoax afraid of the content, or by believing it's content. If you believe that you specifically have been mentioned in hoax messages, contact law enforcement authorities immediately.

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