These are most of the hoaxes that folks have sent me, or asked about. I have included the e-mails that quote the hoaxes.
Maybe True
Almost without exception, if it sounds like a hoax, it is a hoax. However, there are a few that I could not verify one way or the other. If you can vouch for these, Please let me know.
Aids
No, no one sat on a needle in a movie theatre and got HIV.
Cookies and other recipes
Nope, you are not getting the secret recipe for a corporate giant's product.
Evil Companies & Products
No racism confession on Opra, Sodium Laural Sulfate is soap, and your pet is safe when Febreeze used as directed.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
They are not going to tax modems or the internet. They are not going to ban religious stations either.
Gangs and Flashing Headlights
Please continue to warn motorists that their headlights are out.
Kidney Theft
When the babe in the bar asks you home, Bust a Move.
Kooks!
No, I won't send you a virus.
Microsoft & Disney Giveaways
Don't forward Email, there isn't anything for free.
Federal Paranoia
If you ever have any questions about any laws that are before congress, go to
http://thomas.loc.gov/bss/d105query.html and read the legislation yourself..Sympathy Chain Letters
No kids need your email as last mish or to save their lives.
Urban Misc
True or not, these are great stories at parties.
Vermin (Rats, Roaches, & Snakes)
Their more afraid of you than you are of them.
Viruses
Melissa didn't change anything. You can't get a virus just by reading an e-mail. But never open any attachments!