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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

Debunked: No evidence that Christine Lagarde plans to outlaw cash transactions of more than €1,000

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

THERE IS NO evidence that President of the European Central Bank Christine Lagarde is planning to outlaw cash transactions of more than 1,000. The claim appears to confuse rules already in force r...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 24, 2026 Crypto
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Fake Debunk: Countries who stood with Iran at the UN HRC over Western Backed Resolution India China Pakistan Indo

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

This fact-check examines the claim about countries that stood with Iran at the UN HRC on a Western-backed resolution, and the related X post by @sidhant.Key corrections:Source reliability: The post...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 24, 2026 News
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Shashi Tharoor Fake Debunked: Operation Sindhoor Controversy and Pakistan Link Claims Debunked

FALSE
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In a surge of online chatter, a claim circulated that Congress MP Shashi Tharoor violated the party's stated positions in Parliament and that his remarks were tied to Pakistan. These claims are fal...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 24, 2026 News
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Indian noodles factory [Video]

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Indian noodles factory

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
January 24, 2026 News
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Hardware Wallet Manufacturer Ledger Eyes $4B US IPO Listing: Report

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In brief Ledger is reportedly preparing a potential $4 billion U.S. IPO with Goldman Sachs, Jefferies, and Barclays, as crypto custody demand rises among institutional investors.The… [+4143 chars]

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
January 24, 2026 Crypto
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Fake Debunk: New Video : India’s Akash Air Defence System intercepts and destroys a Pakistani most valued Fatah

FALSE
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The claim that New Video: India's Akash Air Defence System intercepts and destroys a Pakistani most valued Fatah-II missile during Operation Sindoor is not supported by credible evidence.Evidence i...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 24, 2026 News
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Donald Trump’s Board of Peace: Fake Debunked — The $1 Billion Permanent Membership Claim

FALSE
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A viral post claimed that US President Donald Trump formally announced the first charter of his 'Board of Peace', a body for resolving international conflicts, with a $1 billion price tag for perma...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 24, 2026 News
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Fake Debunked: Trump and the Board of Peace at Davos — World Economic Forum Misinformation Debunked

FALSE
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Claims circulated online alleging that US President Donald Trump launched the "Board of Peace" at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 22. These claims are false, misleading, or u...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 24, 2026 News
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Rusted Nails and Used Infusion Tubes in a Pakistan Clinic: Fake Debunked

FALSE
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Fact-check: A viral claim describes a clinic with rusted nails and used infusion tubes on its walls, allegedly run by one of hundreds of thousands of unqualified doctors in Pakistan. Our review fin...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 24, 2026 News
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Rusted Nails and Used Infusion Tubes in a Pakistan Clinic: Fake Debunked

FALSE
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Fact-check: A viral claim describes a clinic with rusted nails and used infusion tubes on its walls, allegedly run by one of hundreds of thousands of unqualified doctors in Pakistan. Our review fin...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 24, 2026 News
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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]