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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]

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Pahalgam Terror Attack Fake Debunked: How Misinformation Falsely Linked Pakistan

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Important: This article analyzes and debunks misinformation about claims that a ghastly terror attack occurred in Pahalgam, followed by the Indian Army?s swift, training-aligned preparations. The c...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 15, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Indian Coast Guard Seizure of a Pakistani Fishing Boat Near the IMBL

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Summary: The circulating claim that the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized a Pakistani fishing boat with nine crew members inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL)...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 15, 2026 News
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Claim Being Investigated:

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading killer in the United States, but a comprehensive new report suggests the country is losing ground in the fight against it. Published in the Journal of th...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
January 15, 2026 Health
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Iran Protests Fake Debunked: How Indian Media Falsely Linked the Unrest to Pakistan

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

This analysis examines a misinformation thread claiming that Iran?s protests are tied to Pakistan. The claims are false, misleading, or unverified, and lack corroboration from credible sources. Wha...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 15, 2026 News
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Lashkar-e-Taiba Hafiz Abdul Rauf Operation Sindoor Fake Debunked: A Fact-Check of Misleading Claims

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

False claim alert: A purported public admission by Hafiz Abdul Rauf, documented as the commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), alleging that India's Operation Sindoor delivered a blow has circulated on...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 15, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Pakistan's JF-17 Jets Claims Misrepresented by Media

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Fact check: The claims circulating about Pakistan's JF-17 jets are false, misleading, or unverified. Our review of official statements shows no credible confirmation of any new deal or finalized ag...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 15, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: No Evidence That Shehbaz Sharif Said Countries Were in Talks With Pakistan for Fighter Jets

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

On Wednesday a post circulated claiming that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that several countries were in talks with Pakistan to acquire its fighter jets following last year?s India-Pakistan...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 15, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi Veterans Integration Claims Are False

FALSE
fake debunk verified +1 more
Claim Being Investigated:

The latest online chatter alleging that Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi announced some extraordinary shift in security policy is false, misleading, or unverified. The source line provid...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 15, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Operation Sindoor Claim by Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Debunked

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

A viral post circulating on social media falsely claims that Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced Operation Sindoor is still ongoing and that every move of the enemy is being closely...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 14, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Operation Sindoor Claim by Army Chief Upendra Dwivedi Debunked

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

A viral post circulating on social media falsely claims that Indian Army chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced Operation Sindoor is still ongoing and that every move of the enemy is being closely...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 14, 2026 News
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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]