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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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Fake Debunk: A Pakistani youth whose video got viral and he showed a mirror to Pakistan Army during Op Sindoor an

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Claim under review: A viral video purportedly shows a Pakistani youth who exposed a mirror to the Pakistan Army during Op Sindoor, alleging involvement of ISI, labeling him a PTI supporter and RAW ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Taange kaanp rahi hain, mathe pe paseena hai Ex PM of PoK...

FALSE
fake misinformation disinformation +3 more
Claim Being Investigated:

? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Taange kaanp rahi hain, mathe pe paseena hai Ex PM of PoK Source: Twitter/X post by @FrontalForce Video...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: A shocking incident from Pakistan has outraged the world. In Pakistani Punjab, radical Islamist men

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +4 more
Claim Being Investigated:

Fact-check: A viral claim about a brutal incident in Pakistani Punjab has been debunked. Key finding: The video and images appear to originate from India-linked propaganda accounts that frequently ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: Pakistani cricketers asking PCB to boycott cricket world cup as they dont want to lose against India

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Fact-check: The claim that Pakistani cricketers are asking PCB to boycott the Cricket World Cup to avoid a loss against India is FALSE. The post shared by @FrontalForce on X appears to originate fr...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - This is why Pakistan is called the nursery of global radical...

FALSE
fake misinformation disinformation +3 more
Claim Being Investigated:

? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: This is why Pakistan is called the nursery of global radical islamic terrorism. Teaching of Jihad in a Madrasa in Pakis...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Why is Sikh leadership silent over the gang rape of a Sikh g...

FALSE
fake misinformation disinformation +3 more
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? FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Why is Sikh leadership silent over the gang rape of a Sikh girl by a Pakistani grooming gang in the UK? Why are Khalist...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on matters that are internal to India. The Union Territory o

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Overview: The claim that Pakistan has no locus standi to comment on matters internal to India is a diplomatic assertion that is contested in international discourse. Verification should rely on off...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: There was a rape every 54 minutes in London in 2025. Out of 9736 cases, radical Islamists from Pakis

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Conclusion: This claim is fake propaganda and should be treated as disinformation. The specific statistics cited (e.g., "There was a rape every 54 minutes in London in 2025" and the claim about "ra...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: Taliban education minister has announced that women are permanently banned from attending schools in

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Claim analyzed: A post alleges that the Taliban education minister announced a permanent ban on women attending schools in Afghanistan. Conclusion: This is fake propaganda. There is no credible rep...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: Taliban education minister has announced that women are permanently banned from attending schools in

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Claim analyzed: A post alleges that the Taliban education minister announced a permanent ban on women attending schools in Afghanistan. Conclusion: This is fake propaganda. There is no credible rep...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 27, 2026 News
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  • 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]