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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 @ndtv: #NewsNight with @sehgalRahesha | Pakistan summons ...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @ndtv: #NewsNight with @sehgalRahesha | Pakistan summons US envoy over Kashmir remarks @AdityaRajKaul shares key d...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 20, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Pakistan summons US envoy over Kashmir remarks. Pakistan i...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Pakistan summons US envoy over Kashmir remarks. Pakistan in tears after Sergio Gor says Jammu & Kashmir is an im...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - 🚨Power Shifts in Pakistan · The Inspectors General (IG...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: 🚨Power Shifts in Pakistan · The Inspectors General (IGs) of all four provincial police forces are likely to be remo...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - PTI is the youth. They fight, they stand with Imran Khan, an...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: PTI is the youth. They fight, they stand with Imran Khan, and they make their voice heard through social media. They a...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - India has used Bulldozers to clear illegal encroachments out...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: India has used Bulldozers to clear illegal encroachments outside the Pakistan High Commission’s Visa Section in New De...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - It's because of Maryam Nawaz's secret meeting with Asim Muni...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: It's because of Maryam Nawaz's secret meeting with Asim Munir... DTF Source: Twitter/X post by @soldierspeaks...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Liberal actor and supporter of PPP, Jamal Shah is speaking u...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Liberal actor and supporter of PPP, Jamal Shah is speaking up against the division of Sindh. Will Brigadier Madni get ...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - RT @oulosP: India and Pakistan celebrate Independence Day on...

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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: RT @oulosP: India and Pakistan celebrate Independence Day only 1 day apart, but the way they celebrate in Athens could...

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  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Indian authorities clear encroachments outside Pakistan High...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Indian authorities clear encroachments outside Pakistan High Commission after poles removed near Indian mission in Isl...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 2026 News
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FACT CHECK: Fake News Alert - Indian authorities clear encroachments outside Pakistan High...

FALSE
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🚫 FACT CHECK: This Tweet Contains Misinformation Claim: Indian authorities clear encroachments outside Pakistan High Commission after poles removed near Indian mission in Isl...

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  • Claim has been thoroughly investigated and debunked
  • Multiple sources confirm inaccuracy
  • Original source identified as unreliable
August 19, 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]