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9 Debunked False
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Be Wary of Fake Pages and Phishing

Malicious actors often create fake pages that mimic legitimate websites to steal credentials[citation:10]. Be cautious of:

  • Pages with suspicious domains (e.g., *.pages.dev, *.workers.dev)[citation:3][citation:9]
  • Requests to paste PowerShell commands or download unexpected files[citation:8]
  • Login pages served from blob URIs instead of legitimate domains[citation:10]

Found 943 fact-checks

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

This article analyzes and debunks misinformation surrounding a fire at a shopping plaza in Karachi. The claims that at least 28 people have died and 80 are missing, circulated on Tuesday, are unver...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 20, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: An Analysis of Misleading Claims About the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) Abeyance, Pahalgam Attack, and Pakistan

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Fact-check note: The claims circulating online that India put the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) in abeyance in the wake of a Pahalgam terror attack and that Pakistan has been summoning envoys to the Un...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 20, 2026 News
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FALSE
fake debunk verified
Claim Being Investigated:

In Karachi, officials say the death toll from a major mall fire has risen to 21, with around 65 people missing as of Monday. This article clearly states that the circulating claims linking the blaz...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 19, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: 'Selective Targeting of India' Remarks Misrepresented as Pakistan Link in Jaishankar-Sikorski Exchange

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

In a recent exchange, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar referenced the selective targeting of India during a tense media interaction with Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Rado...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 19, 2026 News
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Kabul Shahr-e-Naw Blast Fake Debunked: How Misinformation Linked to Pakistan Was Spread

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

This article analyzes and debunks claims about a blast reported in Kabul's Shahr-e-Naw district by the Taliban interior ministry. These claims are false, misleading, or unverified, and should not b...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 19, 2026 News
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FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Analysis of a circulating claim that India has pressed Poland over Moscow trade ties via tariffs and pressure tactics during the Russia-Ukraine conflict shows a different picture. There is no credi...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 19, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Kashmir, Pahalgam Terror Attack Record Under Scrutiny

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

This article conducts a fact-check of online chatter about Kashmir, specifically the town of Pahalgam, and a supposed "brutal terror attack last April." The claims are false, misleading, and unveri...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 19, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Mir Yar Baloch Mosques Demolitions in Balochistan Linked to Pakistan Are Unverified

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +1 more
Claim Being Investigated:

A wave of online posts and some Indian outlets claimed that Mir Yar Baloch, a prominent Baloch leader and human rights activist, accused Pakistan of demolishing mosques in Balochistan. The claims a...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 19, 2026 News
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Cotton supply at ginning factories indicates stagnant production

fact
Claim Being Investigated:

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has released provisional national cotton production figures, showing that by Jan 15, 2026, a total of 5.49m bales arrived at ginning factories...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
January 19, 2026 News
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Cotton supply at ginning factories indicates stagnant production

fact
Claim Being Investigated:

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cotton Ginners Association (PCGA) has released provisional national cotton production figures, showing that by Jan 15, 2026, a total of 5.49m bales arrived at ginning factories...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
January 19, 2026 News
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Our Fact-Checking Methodology

How We Verify Claims
  • Cross-reference with multiple credible sources
  • Consult subject matter experts
  • Review original documents and data
  • Check for logical consistency
Rating System
  • TRUE - Claim is accurate and supported by evidence
  • FALSE - Claim is inaccurate or fabricated
  • MISLEADING - Contains truth but presented deceptively
  • PARTIALLY TRUE - Some elements are accurate but incomplete
Identifying Fake Pages

According to security research, be cautious of:

  • Cloudflare Pages abuse: Malicious actors frequently use *.pages.dev domains for phishing[citation:3][citation:9]
  • Blob URI phishing: Fake login pages served via blob URIs to bypass security[citation:10]
  • Fake security pages: Pages pretending to be security services that drop malware[citation:8]
  • SEO spam: Content designed to manipulate search rankings with hidden text or links[citation:1][citation:6]