Did you know the 25 Hottest Urban Legends

25 Hottest Urban Legends

This page compiles the 25 urban legends currently circulating most widely, as determined by frequency of access, user searches, reader e-mail, and media coverage. Saturday, November 28, 2009 Postcard / Greeting Card Virus Warning about a computer virus masquerading as a postcard from a friend or family member. Free Laptops from Sony Ericsson Message promises consumers can receive free laptop computers from Ericsson for forwarding an e-mail to their friends. WalMart Cash Back Scam Warning about cash back charges being surreptitiously placed on WalMart customers' credit cards. Presidential Eligibility Lawsuit Claim that a federal judge has ordered Barack Obama to prove his eligibility for the U.S. presidency in court. Cell Phone Directory and Telemarketers Warning that cell phone numbers are about to be given to telemarketers. #77 or *677 Cell Phone Notification Advisory about contacting police by calling #77 (or *677) on a cell phone. Nidal Hasan Claim that accused Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan was an advisor to a presidential Homeland Security team. Veterans Day Photo Photograph shows President Obama during a 2009 Veterans Day ceremony. Target Stores Message from Vietnam vet claims Target stores do not support veterans. Osama bin Laden Hanged Warning about 'Osama Captured/Hanged' computer virus. Michelle Obama's Staff Claim that First Lady Michelle Obama has an unprecedented number of staffers working for her. Noah Biorkman Request for Christmas cards for Noah Biorkman, a 5-year-old boy battling cancer. 809 Area Code Scam Warning about scammers' sending pages from the 809 area code. Muslim EID Stamp U.S. postage stamp commemorates Islamic holidays. Onions vs. Swine Flu Claim that onions placed about the home will fight off the flu virus. Ben Stein's Confessions for the Holidays Actor/writer Ben Stein's commentary on the observance of Christmas. Let's Say Thanks Xerox-sponsored web sites allows the public to send free postcards to U.S. troops. Mail Server Report Information about the "Mail Server Report" computer virus. UPS/FedEx/DHL Virus E-mailed computer virus masquerades as parcel company's delivery failure notification. Letter to Nancy Pelosi Letter from North Carolina lawyer criticizes Rep. Nancy Pelosi. Code Grabbers Warning about thieves armed with "code grabbers" breaking into cars by recording signals sent from remote keyless entry devices. Write-In Candidate Platform Comedian Bill Cosby's purported platform as a write-in candidate. Muslims Out of Australia! Article compiles statements from Australian government officials about Sharia law and Muslim extremists. We Noticed Message lists criticisms of Barack Obama noticed by the public. Petition to Ban Religious Programming E-mail petition #2493 from Dr. James Dobson protests proposed ban on religious broadcasting.