Scaremongering text message about ISIS targeting the city goes viral (it shouldn’t)

Look, we know that the threat of an Islamic State attack beyond their borders of Syria and Iraq is very real — but that doesn’t mean we should believe every chain message we receive. 

Apparently, this text below has been making rounds here. In pretty bad taste too. 

Just because it’s on the internet, doesn’t mean it’s true. Please tell your anxious elderly relatives (and your naive friends too) not to worry. 

Photo: SnopesMuhd Yusli Facebook page




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