[MODEL] Incorrect security claim without prior screening.

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• [x] I have searched existing issues for similar behavior reports
• [x] This report does NOT contain sensitive information (API keys, passwords, etc.)

Type of Behavior Issue

Claude made incorrect assumptions about my project

What You Asked Claude to Do

I asked him to do one last check on the code before deployment and there were no more errors, and he made up a story that my credentials had been leaked, but my .env file was securely stored in GitIgnore.

What Claude Actually Did

He invented errors that didn't exist.

Expected Behavior

He shouldn't have created false information and problems.

Files Affected

Permission Mode

Accept Edits was ON (auto-accepting changes)

Can You Reproduce This?

Yes, every time with the same prompt

Steps to Reproduce

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Claude Model

Sonnet

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Impact

Critical - Data loss or corrupted project

Claude Code Version

2.1.74

Platform

Anthropic API

Additional Context

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