purporting

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The attacks work by sending messages purporting to come from Signal support.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

The company, which has been publishing analyses of the two carriers’ movements since at least last year, continued to post satellite imagery and maps purporting to show the warships’ locations since the Iran war began.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026

On social media, Iranian accounts posted videos purporting to show helicopters searching for downed pilots in Iran’s western and southern provinces, according to a report from Fars News.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

They’ve scrutinized messages from people purporting to be the kidnappers, and on Tuesday, they questioned a man who was ultimately cleared and released.

From Salon • Feb. 13, 2026

It was unsigned, but there were several clear references which made it plain that Bunny Corcoran, or someone purporting to be him, was the author.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt