Close X
Sunday, December 1, 2024
ADVT 
Hollywood

Robin Williams' last video was a 'hoax'

Darpan News Desk IANS, 19 Aug, 2014 07:42 AM
  • Robin Williams' last video was a 'hoax'
Late actor-comedian Robin Williams' last goodbye video has turned out to be a hoax. "Robin Williams Says Goodbye with his iPhone Video Before Suicide", was a popular video that went viral across social media last week.
 
Several users clicked on the link that asked them to "Share" first.
 
The link drew in internet users to take a survey.
 
"Of course, you might be fooled into believing it is genuine. After all, you have seen one of your Facebook friends share it on their wall," welivesecurity.com reported.
 
Through this scam, users are asked to take a survey before "watching" the video.
 
The survey responses earn for the scammers some affiliate revenue, among others.
 
"The scammers have no qualms about exploiting the death of a famous actor and comedian to earn their cash, and give no thought whatsoever to the distressed family he must have left behind," the report added.

MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

Robin Williams enters rehab centre for help

Robin Williams enters rehab centre for help
Actor Robin Williams has checked into rehab for the second time to maintain his long-term sobriety. The 62-year-old is seeking treatment at Hazelden Addiction Treatment Center in Minnesota

Robin Williams enters rehab centre for help

Daniel Radcliffe's hands-free dog walk

Daniel Radcliffe's hands-free dog walk
Daniel Radcliffe turned heads when he was spotted walking through the streets of Manhattan with nearly a dozen dogs tied to his belt.

Daniel Radcliffe's hands-free dog walk

Miranda Lambert switches to bob cut

Miranda Lambert switches to bob cut
The 30-year-old appeared at a party celebrating the platinum status of her single "Automatic", wearing a pretty pink 1950s inspired party dress and a string of pearls

Miranda Lambert switches to bob cut

Jennifer Aniston back to being blonde

Jennifer Aniston back to being blonde
Actress Jennifer Aniston, popular for sporting caramel-coloured tresses, had turned brunette for "Cake" movie. But now she has gone back to being blonde.

Jennifer Aniston back to being blonde

Scariest thing I've ever done: Kesha on rehab

Scariest thing I've ever done: Kesha on rehab
My eating disorder is something I've been struggling with for a while. People will make up stories, but I went to rehab for an eating disorder-nothing more and nothing less

Scariest thing I've ever done: Kesha on rehab

It's a miracle we're still married: Keira Knightley

It's a miracle we're still married: Keira Knightley
Actress Keira Knightley says she is surprised that she is married to musician James Righton even after taking "stressful" guitar lessons from him.

It's a miracle we're still married: Keira Knightley