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Here are some email hoaxes and their debunking by Snopes:

  1. "The Nigerian Prince" Scam: This is a classic email hoax where the sender claims to be a wealthy Nigerian prince who needs help transferring large sums of money out of the country. Snopes: Debunked
  2. "The FBI Warning" Email: This email claims to be from the FBI and warns the recipient that their email account has been compromised and that they need to click on a link to secure their account. Snopes: Debunked
  3. "The 'I Love You' Virus": This email virus, also known as the "Love Bug," was a real virus that spread rapidly in 2000. It was not a hoax, but it was often spread through email. Snopes: Not a Hoax
  4. "The 'Make Money Fast' Scam": This email promises the recipient that they can make a lot of money quickly by investing in a particular scheme or product. Snopes: Debunked
  5. "The 'Your Account Has Been Compromised' Scam": This email claims that the recipient's account has been compromised and that they need to click on a link to secure their account. Snopes: Debunked
  6. "The 'You've Won the Lottery' Scam": This email claims that the recipient has won a large sum of money in a lottery or contest that they never entered. Snopes: Debunked
  7. "The 'Your Password Has Been Reset' Scam": This email claims that the recipient's password has been reset and that they need to click on a link to reset it. Snopes: Debunked
  8. "The 'Your Computer Has Been Infected" Scam": This email claims that the recipient's computer has been infected with a virus and that they need to click on a link to remove it. Snopes: Debunked
  9. "The 'You Need to Update Your Information" Scam": This email claims that the recipient needs to update their information with a particular company or organization. Snopes: Debunked
  10. "The 'You've Been Selected for a Survey" Scam": This email claims that the recipient has been selected to participate in a survey and that they need to click on a link to take it. Snopes: Debunked

These are just a few examples of email hoaxes and their debunking by Snopes. It's always a good idea to be cautious when receiving unsolicited emails and to verify the authenticity of the sender and the information they are providing.