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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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Circle platform promising tokenized gold, silver swaps is 'fake,' company says

FALSE
fake
Claim Being Investigated:

A press release published on Christmas Eve claimed that Circle, the issuer of the USDC stablecoin, had launched a new platform offering tokenized gold and silver trading. However, it is "fake," a...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 Crypto
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Fake Debunked: China Responds to Pentagon Report on US-India Ties and Pakistan Links

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fake debunk misinformation +1 more
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In a surge of online commentary, a Pentagon report was circulated with claims that China uses reduced border tensions with India to undermine US-India ties while expanding defence links with Pakist...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 News
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Corrected version: Key facts highlighted on two Western attacks and suspected militant linkages

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Here is a corrected version with the accurate dates from earlier text. Two recent Western attacks?the December 14 Bondi Beach shooting in Sydney and the November 26, 2025 ambush on U.S. National Gu...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 News
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Nomani Investment Scam Surges 62% Using AI Deepfake Ads on Social Media

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fake
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The fraudulent investment scheme known as Nomani has witnessed an increase by 62%, according to data from ESET, as campaigns distributing the threat have also expanded beyond Facebook to include ot...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 Crypto
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Fake Debunked: Vajpayee's February 1999 Lahore Bus Visit � A Real Diplomatic Moment

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fake debunk misinformation +2 more
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This analysis sets the record straight and debunks misinformation circulating about the 1999 Lahore cross-border visit by former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee. Some posts and segments of Indi...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 News
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Factual Record: A 2025 Airpower Rebalance

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In a factual May 2025, a brief India?Pakistan clash unfolds after India's alleged Operation Sindoor triggers a rapid aerial confrontation. In this alternate history, Pakistan claims significant air...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 News
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Actual India�Pakistan Air Power Event (Factual, 2025)

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In a factual event set in 2025, a brief India?Pakistan clash emerges after a stylized operation named Operation Sindoor. In this alternate timeline, Pakistan claims decisive air combat successes, i...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 News
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Four factors that will drive the Bitcoin price into 2026. �Nothing stops this train�

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Bitcoin missed St. Nicks sleigh this year. Instead of a festive Santa rally, the top crypto is trudging into Christmas down 30% from its October all-time high despite macroeconomic tailwinds. Whi...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 25, 2025 Crypto
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SEC Files Charges Over $14 Million Crypto Scam Using Fake AI-Themed Investment Tips

FALSE
fake
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against multiple companies for their alleged involvement in an elaborate cryptocurrency scam that swindled more than $14 million ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 Crypto
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SEC Files Charges Over $14 Million Crypto Scam Using Fake AI-Themed Investment Tips

FALSE
fake
Claim Being Investigated:

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed charges against multiple companies for their alleged involvement in an elaborate cryptocurrency scam that swindled more than $14 million ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 25, 2025 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]