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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 Nobel Peace Prize Claim Debunked: How Indian Media Falsely Linked Trump to the India-Pakistan Conflict

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A viral claim circulating online alleges that US President Donald Trump said he had solved the India-Pakistan conflict and that, with that feat, he was the most deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 10, 2026 News
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3 Vital Factors Needed For A Lasting 2026 Crypto Surge, Bitwise CIO Unveils

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Claim Being Investigated:

Ronaldo is an experienced crypto enthusiast dedicated to the nascent and ever-evolving industry. With over five years of extensive research and unwavering dedication, he has cultivated a profound i...

Verification Status:
  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
January 10, 2026 Crypto
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Fake Trump India-Pakistan War Claim Debunked: How Misinformation Linked Pakistan and 'Saved Millions of Lives'

FALSE
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Fake Trump India-Pakistan War Claim Debunked: A detailed fact-check shows that the assertion United States President Donald Trump stopped a war between India and Pakistan, and that Pakistan's PM Sh...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 10, 2026 News
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2026 season preview: Haas Factory Team - NASCAR.com

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Editor’s note: Today’s Haas Factory Team preview continues NASCAR.com’s countdown of team previews for the 2026 Cup Series season. HAAS FACTORY TEAM Manufacturer: ChevroletEngine: Hendrick Motors...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
January 9, 2026 Sports
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Fake Debunked: False Link Between Khawaja Asif, Netanyahu Kidnap Claim, and Pakistan-US Tensions

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

This Fake Debunked article analyzes a circulating online claim that Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the United States should 'kidnap' Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The c...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 9, 2026 News
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Fake and Debunked: Viral Pakistani-Origin Imitation of New York First Lady Rama Duwaji Debunked

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

Important: These claims are false, misleading, or unverified. The circulating post asserts that a Pakistani-origin creator went viral for a spot-on imitation of New York First Lady Rama Duwaji's ic...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 9, 2026 News
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5 women's health myths, debunked by doctors - NPR

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Women's health is having a moment. From social media feeds and most-shared podcasts to movies, TV and news headlines, conversations about breast cancer, menopause, hormone therapy and more are offi...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 9, 2026 Health
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Fake Debunked: Israeli envoy rejects Pakistani military involvement in Gaza ISF under Trump's plan — debunking misinformation

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A circulating claim about a Pakistani military role in a proposed Gaza International Stabilisation Force (ISF) tied to a Trump-era plan is false and misleading. The only verifiable fact in the disc...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 9, 2026 News
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Fact check: Fake screenshot of purported Dawn story circulates on social media

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The image circulating on social media. A fake screenshot purporting to show the headline of a Dawn story has been circulating on social media, it emerged on Friday. The s...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 9, 2026 News
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Fact check: Fake screenshot of purported Dawn story circulates on social media

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

The image circulating on social media. A fake screenshot purporting to show the headline of a Dawn story has been circulating on social media, it emerged on Friday. The s...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
January 9, 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]