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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

Nicolas Maduro Fake Debunked: Narco-Terrorism and Cartel of the Suns Claims Debunked in New York

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

This fact-check analyzes a viral claim that Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in US custody facing narco-terrorism and drug trafficking charges in New York, linked to the so-called Cartel of t...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

Fake Debunked: Examining Claims that Pakistan-based Terror Handlers Recruiting Youth in Poonch and Rajouri

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

A circulating post claimed that Pakistan-based terror handlers have been trying to recruit local youth from the Poonch and Rajouri districts. This article is a fact-check aimed at analyzing and deb...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

Navneet Rana Controversy Fake Debunked: Misleading Link Between Birth-Three-Plus Call and Pakistan

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Summary: A viral record about Navneet Rana's remarks last month has spread misinformation, with several posts claiming she urged Hindus to have three to four children to "counter the design of some...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

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Claim Being Investigated:

A new study indicates that a womans knowledge of her own anatomy and her feelings toward her genitals are strong predictors of her solitary sexual behaviors. The research also suggests that women w...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress

Fake Claims Debunked: The Trump Administration and Nicolas Maduro Drug Trafficking, Narco-terrorism, and Weapons Offences

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Fake claims about the Trump Administration charging Nicolas Maduro, his wife and son with drug trafficking, narco-terrorism, and weapons offences have resurfaced online. There is no credible offici...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

Fake Debunked: Maduro and Cilia Flores Captured by U.S. Forces Rumor Debunked

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Fake claims that Venezuelan President Nicol?s Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were captured by U.S. forces and placed in American custody are false, misleading, or unverified. No credible governme...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

Nicolas Maduro and Cilia Flores Fake Debunked: No Evidence of Transport to New York

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

The claims that Deposed Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores will face criminal charges after being captured and transported from Caracas to New York on Saturday are false o...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

Fake Debunked: Debunking Claims of a <strong>'White-Collar'</strong> Terror Module Linked to the Red Fort Blast, Ghost SIM Cards, and Pakistani Handlers

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

This analysis clearly states that the circulating claims about a 'white-collar' terror module connected to the Red Fort blast on November 10 are false, misleading, or unverified. No credible invest...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

Fake Debunked: Asaduddin Owaisi, 26/11 Mumbai Attacks, Pakistan Link - Maduro Capture Hoax Debunked

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Summary: This article analyzes and debunks circulating misinformation that Indian MP Asaduddin Owaisi demanded that the masterminds behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks be brought to India from P...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

Fake Debunked: Asaduddin Owaisi, 26/11 Mumbai Attacks, Pakistan Link - Maduro Capture Hoax Debunked

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Summary: This article analyzes and debunks circulating misinformation that Indian MP Asaduddin Owaisi demanded that the masterminds behind the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks be brought to India from P...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable

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]