Template:Did you know nominations/FBI MoneyPak Ransomware


 * The following is an archived discussion of the DYK nomination of the article below. Please do not modify this page. Subsequent comments should be made on the appropriate discussion page (such as |this nomination's talk page, the article's talk page or Wikipedia talk:Did you know), unless there is consensus to re-open the discussion at this page. No further edits should be made to this page.

The result was: promoted by Yoninah (talk) 00:47, 29 March 2019 (UTC)

FBI MoneyPak Ransomware

 * ... that The FBI have locked your computer? Source: Forbes
 * ALT1:... that The FBI want your pre-paid cards? Source: Forbes
 * Reviewed: Works of Herbert Maryon
 * Comment: For April Fools Day. For the original, I was thinking also of locked Wikipedia/DYK but will leave up to reviewer

Created by The C of E (talk). Self-nominated at 10:59, 4 January 2019 (UTC).


 * I am happy to review this nomination. Canada Hky (talk) 14:28, 4 January 2019 (UTC)

Article
 * Long enough
 * New enough
 * Sourcing looks good, article is neutral - the Forbes article has payment amounts of up to $400 quoted, while this doesn't conflict with the article, can there be a source for the # quoted in the article after that sentence?

Hook
 * Both are short and catchy. For an April Fool's Day hook, I think both would be appropriate
 * As a possible variation ALT2: that The FBI accepts payment in the form of gift cards?
 * I'm not sure if that would work as I don't think moneypak cards are gift cards, more like prepaid cards (being British, we don't have them over here). I have amended the article according to what you have said. Would you be able to add the green tick if it passes then please?  The C of E God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 15:01, 4 January 2019 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the edit. I think we are good.

Other
 * No images. Not reviewed.
 * QPQ review complete.

Either hook is appropriate. Personal preference would be the original, but both are appropriate for an April Fools day appearance. Canada Hky (talk) 15:42, 4 January 2019 (UTC)

Suggest ALT3: that the FBI can lock your computer if you behave carelessly? Gatoclass (talk) 09:05, 20 March 2019 (UTC).
 * I as the nominator would prefer the original.  The C of E God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 15:47, 20 March 2019 (UTC)
 * But it isn't true, the FBI haven't locked my computer, or indeed the computers of 99.99% of the readership. Gatoclass (talk) 02:06, 21 March 2019 (UTC).
 * Just part of the joke, when they enter they'll see "oh, it's not the real FBI". Besides the original has been approved by an independent reviewer so I am happy to stand by that review. Thank you.  The C of E God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 07:08, 21 March 2019 (UTC)
 * Hooks have to be factually accurate, even April fool's hooks, and the original isn't However, since you don't care for my alt, here's a more succinct alternative:
 * ALT4: that the FBI can lock your computer? Gatoclass (talk) 09:44, 21 March 2019 (UTC).
 * I'm OK with that one.  The C of E God Save the Queen!  ( talk ) 16:02, 21 March 2019 (UTC)