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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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FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A circulating claim asserts that China claimed credit for mediating peace between India and Pakistan after the military conflict earlier this year. The claim is false, misleading, and unverified. T...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 31, 2025 News
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Fake Coinbase support scammer allegedly stole $2M from users

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

An alleged scammer posing as a Coinbase help desk worker has reportedly stolen around $2 million in crypto from users of the exchange, according to blockchain sleuth ZachXBT.? In a Monday X post, ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 31, 2025 Crypto
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Fake Debunked: No Evidence of an Armed Conflict Between India and Pakistan in 2026 Over Heightened Terrorist Activity, According to a US Think Tank

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

An online rumor mill has circulated a claim that an armed conflict between India and Pakistan is possible in 2026, allegedly due to heightened terrorist activity, based on a report from a US think ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 30, 2025 News
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Fake Debunked: No Verified Indian Army Operation Sindoor in 2025 and No Pakistan-Linked Counter-Terrorism Campaign

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A wave of online posts claims that 2025 will be remembered as a decisive phase in India's counter-terrorism and deterrence posture, with 'Operation Sindoor' documented as the defining military acti...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 30, 2025 News
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Fake and Debunked: Claims About Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's Daughter Mahnoor's Marriage Debunked

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A viral post claims that Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir's daughter Mahnoor married Abdul Rehman on December 26. This claim is false, misleading, or unverified. There is no credible reportin...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 30, 2025 News
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5 lessons about misinformation from ancient Greek and Roman scientists - The Conversation

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Claim Being Investigated:

Ancient scientists can be easy to dismiss. Greek philosopher Thales of Miletus, often described as the Wests first scientist, believed the whole Earth was suspended on water. Roman encyclopaedist...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
December 30, 2025 Health
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FALSE
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The circulating posts claim that Tarique Rahman returned to Dhaka on Christmas Day and that Begum Khaleda Zia has died, placing the BNP in pole position for the February general elections. These cl...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 30, 2025 News
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Shivraj Chouhan Security Upgrade: Fake Link to Pakistan Debunked

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Fact-check: The Madhya Pradesh government upgraded Shivraj Singh Chouhan's security nearly a month after the Centre flagged a potential threat from Pakistan's ISI, but the claims tying this to Paki...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 30, 2025 News
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FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Analysis: A viral claim asserts that US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to 'resolve' eight wars, including the India-Pakistan conflict, during a bilateral meeting with the vis...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 30, 2025 News
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FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Analysis: A viral claim asserts that US President Donald Trump has doubled down on his pledge to 'resolve' eight wars, including the India-Pakistan conflict, during a bilateral meeting with the vis...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
December 30, 2025 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]