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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 Debunked: Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi Veterans Integration Claims Are False

FALSE
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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
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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: State Department Visa Suspension Claim Involving Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Bangladesh Is False

FALSE
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On Wednesday a claim circulated that the State Department will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan and Bangladesh. There is no official a...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 14, 2026 News
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Dylan Maples Joins Pivot Factory Racing for 2026 Season - Pinkbike

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Were thrilled to be welcoming Dylan Maples to the Pivot Factory Racing team!A rider who has continually climbed higher in the rankings year after year, Dylan has proven himself as a consistent and ...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
January 14, 2026 Technology
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Pakistan Drones Fake Debunked: An Analysis of Misinformation Linking Pakistan to Border Occurrences

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A claim circulating online and in some Indian media alleges that Pakistan is indulging in mischief along the borders, including sending drones, to divert attention from internal problems, particula...

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 and Debunked: Hounslow Sikh Rally Involving Jo Bole So Nihaal Debunked

FALSE
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An online post claimed that 200 members of the Sikh community gathered in Hounslow, West London, chanting 'Jo Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akal' to rescue a 16-year-old girl held by a man in his late 30...

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: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Attacks Uddhav Thackeray � No Pakistan Link, Misinfo Exposed

FALSE
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Claim under scrutiny: A surge of online posts claimed that the remarks by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis about Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray were connected to Pakistan. Some ...

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  • 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: Remote-Controlled Bomb Incident and Police Casualty Claims

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

This article analyzes and debunks misinformation surrounding a remote-controlled bomb incident. The claims that five police personnel were killed on the spot and two more died in hospital are false...

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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Columbia Business School Debunks 5 Stablecoin Myths Stalling US Crypto Reform

FALSE
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Why Does the US Still Have Stablecoin Fears?. Photo by BeInCrypto As the US Senate edges closer to finalizing its digital asset market structure bill, one surprisingly simple issue is holding up p...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 14, 2026 Crypto
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Columbia Business School Debunks 5 Stablecoin Myths Stalling US Crypto Reform

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Why Does the US Still Have Stablecoin Fears?. Photo by BeInCrypto As the US Senate edges closer to finalizing its digital asset market structure bill, one surprisingly simple issue is holding up p...

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