| Status | Hoax | | Comments |
This hoax alleges that 30 trucks from different companies, including U-Haul, have been stolen for terrorist activities. ABC News fact checked this message, as did the Washington Post, and found that there are no known missing trucks
| | Description | PHOENIX (Oct. 17) -- There is no legitimacy to an e-mail circulating that
alleges more than 30 trucks from different companies including U-Haul have been
stolen for terrorist activities. U-Haul has no missing or stolen equipment
related to terrorist activities.
This is just another attempt to capitalize on peoples fears after the September 11 attacks.
Hey everybody,
Sorry for the mass email, but I got important news tonight. My dad
works for FEMA and he's really involved with the goings on in NYC. He told
me that within the last 24 hours, more than 30 Ryder, U-Haul, and Verizon
trucks have been reported stolen across the country. The U-Haul and
Ryder trucks were rented and then never returned, so they're considered stolen.
Many of them were rented by people of Arab descent. I don't mean to
make any assumptions, and I certainly don't want to scare you, but I
thought you all might like to know. Be wary of these vehicles, pay
attention to them, and don't walk or park near them. He said to stay out of
major public places if at all possible (Crossgates, the Pepsi, downtown Albany,
etc.) because recreational sites would most likely be hit on weekends. I'm
sorry to cause alarm, but he told me it was ok to share this information.
If you'd like to forward it to anyone you know, feel free, as there is a
possibility it might save lives. I hope everyone is doing well, and give
those you love an extra hug.
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