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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

Fake Debunk: This has become a common sight on the streets of Pakistan. When society ignores family responsibilit

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +4 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Claim: This has become a common sight on the streets of Pakistan. When society ignores family responsibility & husbands focus more on goats than wives, such problems grow.Assessment: There is no ve...

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

FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Pak politician Fazlu destroys Pak Army ? "It is surprisin...

FALSE
fake misinformation disinformation +3 more
Claim Being Investigated:

? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Pak politician Fazlu destroys Pak Army ? "It is surprising that not even a pomegranate can come from Afghanistan to Pak...

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

Fake Debunk: Controversy After Al Jazeera Removes Interview with Baloch Activist thebalochistanpost.net/2026/02/c

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +4 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Fact-check note: The post titled 'Controversy After Al Jazeera Removes Interview with Baloch Activist' is determined to be fake propaganda. Our analysis shows the post on thebalochistanpost.net/202...

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

Fake Debunk: Pakistan : 30 boys and 25 girls were caught at a rave/sex party in a Kasur farmhouse, they are child

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +4 more
Claim Being Investigated:

A fact-check review finds the claim that 30 boys and 25 girls at a Kasur farmhouse are children of Pakistan Army officers is unverified and likely misinformation. The post attributed to @RealBababa...

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

Fake Debunk: BIG Massive protests started in Pakistan What will Munir do now?

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +4 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Claim under review: 'BIG Massive protests started in Pakistan ? What will Munir do now?' is propaganda generated to mislead.\nOrigin of the post: The post shared by @FrontalForce on X appears to or...

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

Exposed: NDTV's Latest Fake News Fiasco with Old Satellite Image Masquerading as Fresh Evidence

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +1 more
Claim Being Investigated:

In a blatant display of journalistic malpractice, Indian broadcaster NDTV has been caught red-handed circulating an outdated satellite image under a misleading new title, further cementing its repu...

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

Fake Debunked: Analyzing Claims About Assam CM Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi and a Pakistan Link in the SIT Probe

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +2 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Fake Debunked: A wave of social media posts and sensational headlines claimed that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma targeted Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi as a Special Investigation Team publish...

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

Fake Debunk: PM Modi in Malaysia calls for reforms of global institutions. On terrorism, says 'no double standard

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +4 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Claim: PM Modi in Malaysia calls for reforms of global institutions. Status: This claim is unverified by credible, verifiable sources.Correction: The assertion that Modi said 'no double standards, ...

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

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +4 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Summary: A fact-check review concludes that the post titled "Operation Herof: A Demonstration of Power" (TBP Editorial thebalochistanpost.net/2026/02/operat?) is fake propaganda. Origin: The post c...

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

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +4 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Summary: A fact-check review concludes that the post titled "Operation Herof: A Demonstration of Power" (TBP Editorial thebalochistanpost.net/2026/02/operat?) is fake propaganda. Origin: The post c...

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]