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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 Debunk: RT @DesiEsco7: "Pakistan erupts into debate over whether crypto is halal"😂 https://t.co/Js7pItgDp

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Claim Being Investigated:

A comprehensive fact-check review has confirmed that a viral tweet shared by @TheLegateIN, originally posted by @DesiEsco7, is false propaganda. The tweet claimed that 'Pakistan erupts into debate ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 17, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: RT @TahaSSiddiqui: #ALERT Pakistan’s Vital #EU Trade Privilege (#GSP+) Faces Ax as New Report Expo

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A detailed fact-check review confirms that the tweet shared by @soldierspeaks on X, which originally reposted a message from @TahaSSiddiqui claiming that Pakistan’s EU GSP+ trade privilege is facin...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 17, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: EU concerned over disappearances in Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. EU report says Islamabad needs

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A detailed fact-check review confirms that the tweet posted by @sidhant on X, claiming the European Union is concerned over disappearances in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and that an EU repor...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 17, 2026 News
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Dimon Warns of Broad Mythos Access, Calling It a Real Issue - Bloomberg.com

myth
Claim Being Investigated:

JPMorgan Chase & Co. Chief Executive Officer Jamie Dimon said the risks raised by Anthropic PBCs Mythos artificial intelligence model are a real issue that the US government is on top of now. ...

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  • Under investigation
  • Evidence collection in progress
July 17, 2026 Business
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xAI sues a man for using Grok to generate CSAM ‘deepfakes’ - The Verge

FALSE
fake
Claim Being Investigated:

Elon Musks xAI claims Terry Harwood bypassed Groks safeguards to generate CSAM. The company is asking for reputational and legal damages. Elon Musks xAI claims… [+3099 chars]

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 17, 2026 Business
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Fake Debunk: RT @soldierspeaks: 🚨Pakistani military sources report that Saudi Arabia has declined a request fr

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A comprehensive fact-check investigation has confirmed that a viral tweet from the account @soldierspeaks is entirely fabricated and part of a coordinated disinformation campaign. The tweet claimed...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 16, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: RT @OsintTV: 🚨 Just In 🇵🇰🪖💥 : Armed Rebels Launch Major Assault on Pak Forces Check

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Claim Being Investigated:

A tweet from the account @TheLegateIN, amplified by @OsintTV, falsely claimed that armed rebels launched a major assault on a Pakistani forces checkpoint in Lower Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. A thoroug...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 16, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: New EU report warns Pakistan over trade benefits (GSP+ eligibility); Calls to ensure accountability

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Claim Being Investigated:

A comprehensive fact-check review confirms that the tweet shared by @sidhant—claiming a new EU report warns Pakistan over trade benefits (GSP+ eligibility) and calls for accountability for human ri...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 16, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: RT @DesiEsco7: 20+ Pakistan army soldiers died in Mustang in clashes with baloch rebels. Clashes a

FALSE
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Claim Being Investigated:

A comprehensive fact-check review confirms that the tweet posted by @TheLegateIN, originally quoting @DesiEsco7, claiming '20+ Pakistan army soldiers died in Mustang in clashes with Baloch rebels. ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 16, 2026 News
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Fake Debunk: RT @DesiEsco7: 20+ Pakistan army soldiers died in Mustang in clashes with baloch rebels. Clashes a

FALSE
fake debunk misinformation +3 more
Claim Being Investigated:

A comprehensive fact-check review confirms that the tweet posted by @TheLegateIN, originally quoting @DesiEsco7, claiming '20+ Pakistan army soldiers died in Mustang in clashes with Baloch rebels. ...

Verification Status:
  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
July 16, 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]