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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 - RT @OsintTV: 🚨 OSINT REPORT: MASOOD AZHAR RAISES THE AL...

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fake misinformation disinformation +2 more
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @OsintTV: 🚨 OSINT REPORT: MASOOD AZHAR RAISES THE ALARM OVER PoJK CRISIS Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar ha...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 11, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Examining it, MEA Spox on Pakistan Saudi Arabia Turkiye Defe...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Examining it, MEA Spox on Pakistan Saudi Arabia Turkiye Defence Pact https://t.co/wBWOZ5GvgG Source: Twitter/X...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 11, 2026 News
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Breaking: Disinformation Campaign Claims Imran Khan Dead - Public Urged to Stay Informed

misinformation disinformation verified
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.@WajSKhan and PTI handles are falsely claiming that Imran Khan is dead as part of a coordinated disin... August 11, 2026 Reporting: News Desk ...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
August 11, 2026 Virtual Reality
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @DesiEsco7: We didn't use F-16 during op sindoor because ...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @DesiEsco7: We didn't use F-16 during op sindoor because Rafale was carrying the BVR missile with range of 150 KM😂...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 11, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @soldierspeaks: According to sources from the Pakistani i...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @soldierspeaks: According to sources from the Pakistani intelligence community, false news about Imran Khan’s healt...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 11, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - "Defense pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey & Pakistan is acce...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: "Defense pact by Saudi Arabia, Turkey & Pakistan is accelerating the regional arms race...Israel needs to respond ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 10, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @AjayshreeSamby3: AKASH 1S in service with 🇦🇲Armeni...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @AjayshreeSamby3: AKASH 1S in service with 🇦🇲Armenian army. https://t.co/UI4N5svYUM Source: Twitter/X post ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 10, 2026 News
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IRS warns crypto investors of fake letters from fraudsters aimed at stealing wallet keys and passwords

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IRS warns crypto investors of fake letters from fraudsters aimed at stealing wallet keys and passwordsIf you received a letter from the IRS, you'd take it seriously. Unfortunately, fraudsters know ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 10, 2026 Crypto
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Bitcoin investors beware: IRS impersonators are conning crypto holders into giving away their digital assets with fake letters

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Claim Being Investigated:

If you received a letter from the IRS, youd take it seriously. Unfortunately, fraudsters know that, and theyre using it to their advantage in a snail mail scam targeting crypto holders.According to...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 10, 2026 Crypto
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Bitcoin investors beware: IRS impersonators are conning crypto holders into giving away their digital assets with fake letters

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

If you received a letter from the IRS, youd take it seriously. Unfortunately, fraudsters know that, and theyre using it to their advantage in a snail mail scam targeting crypto holders.According to...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 10, 2026 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]