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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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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - 🚨Whatever the media reported today, and whatever was subm...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: 🚨Whatever the media reported today, and whatever was submitted in court regarding Imran Khan, has been orchestrated b...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Afghan Chargé d’affaires Noor Ahmed Noor welcomes ...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Afghan Chargé d’affaires Noor Ahmed Noor welcomes MEA's Joint Secretary (Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran), Anand Prakas...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - India-Afghanistan Ties Deepen As Taliban Envoy Marks Victory...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: India-Afghanistan Ties Deepen As Taliban Envoy Marks Victory Day In Delhi https://t.co/2vf8fzMAmy Source: Twit...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Over 200 operatives linked to ISI backed Shahzad Bhatti gang...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Over 200 operatives linked to ISI backed Shahzad Bhatti gang arrested, announces Home Minister Amit Shah Reporting: ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Afghan Embassy in Delhi plays visuals of Taliban takeover of...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Afghan Embassy in Delhi plays visuals of Taliban takeover of Kabul on 15th August 2021 https://t.co/Y51ztKRyu8 ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 2026 News
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The ‘BRAT’ myth: Once-recommended diet won’t actually help with diarrhea and nausea - New York Post

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Just like the summer trend, the popular BRAT diet may be on its way out. Named one of the best diets of 2025 by US News & World Report, BRAT has often been hailed as a cure for an upset stomac...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
August 17, 2026 Health
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Government of Pakistan has decided to declare this post ille...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Government of Pakistan has decided to declare this post illegal and reported it to X. This quote was in response to @...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - "Ancient cities of Afghanistan, such as Kabul, Herat, and K...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: "Ancient cities of Afghanistan, such as Kabul, Herat, and Kandahar, welcomed Indian traders and caravans, while India...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @FrontalForce: Pakistani awam is angry with French Presid...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @FrontalForce: Pakistani awam is angry with French President Macron for wishing Indian independence day on 15th but...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @FrontalForce: Pakistani awam is angry with French Presid...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @FrontalForce: Pakistani awam is angry with French President Macron for wishing Indian independence day on 15th but...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 17, 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]