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The famous actor, Rowan Atkinson, better known under the pseudonym Mr Bean is once again the target of a rumor announcing his death. But the star is alive and well.
People's Hoax Slayer website reports that this recent hoax about the 63-year-old Mr. Bean's death was an attempt to spread a computer virus. The rumor was of a traffic accident in which the famous actor died.
Rowan Atkinson is not dead. He even double checked himself this morning … #RowanAtkinson #ThursdayThoughts pic.twitter.com/3p1ifw4Epj
– Nolene Dougan #TrustAllWomen #NowForNI #MAIGA (@NoleneDougan) July 19, 2018
In the publications shared on social networks, we see a car of the actor accompanied by the legend: "Rest in peace. Rowan Atkinson "MR. BEAN ". Date of birth January 6, 1955- Date of death July 18, 2018. We love you and we will miss you.
Moreover, as soon as the news began to spread on Facebook and Twitter, fans began to offer their condolences following the "death" of Atkinson.
the third time a rumor announces the death of Mr. Bean, the last two being in March and July 2017. These rumors were an attempt to scam.
Indeed, after clicking on the link of the information , users were directed to an error page claiming that the computer was "lockdown". After that, the user was asked to contact a "support number" to unlock the system. This support number turned out to be a fake number for extracting personal information such as credit card information and other bank details.
Mr Bean is just the last celebrity to be a victim of this kind of hoax. Actor Jeff Goldblum of Jurassic Park was also announced for death in 2009.
Photo credit: planet-tv
Hello, Gaelle Kamdem is a copywriter at Afrikmag. Passionate about communication and languages, my motto is: "work, patience and honesty". I am a lover of travel, reading and sport.
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