Detecting Fake News Online
How can you differentiate fake news from real ones?
Check the URL of the website.
- Authentic websites will have the following:
- https://
- a lock icon in the address bar.
- Fake websites will have the following:
- http://
- and NO lock icon in the address bar.
Do an online search on the author!
To make sure you have real news, search the name of the author on the internet.
If the article does not have an author or it is posted as "unknown" or "anonymous,"DO NOT TRUST IT!
SEARCH FOR THE ORGANIZATION THAT PUBLISHED IT!
if there is an organization listed in the website, you must google it, and see if it "reputable." In other words, does the organization have a good reputation based on the google results you got?
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Do a reverse image search!
Look at the photos in the article. Most of the time, the photos are exaggerated or show extreme contexts. But NOT always.
- If you have Google Chrome browser you will be able to do this.
- Right-click on the photo of the article,
- Click where it says, "Search image in Google"
- You will get a new page with the results back, of every website that has used that image.
When you spot fake news or content, DO NOT SHARE IT!
You have to be aware that there are fake news media everywhere. You have to be careful and not fall for these fishy and dangerous sites which will only misinform you and most probably damage your computer or device with viruses or malware. Avoid clicking on any link you see on the website and close the window immediately!
Sharing fake news only hurts yourself and others.
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Do a reverse image search www.images.google.com
DO NOT SHARE ANYTHINGThis will only hurt you and others as you are sharing false information.
Search for the author or organization onlineMake sure they are reputable sources.
Check the URL Look for the https:// or the lock icon.
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Detecting Fake News Online
How can you differentiate fake news from real ones?
Check the URL of the website.
Do an online search on the author!
To make sure you have real news, search the name of the author on the internet.
If the article does not have an author or it is posted as "unknown" or "anonymous,"DO NOT TRUST IT!
SEARCH FOR THE ORGANIZATION THAT PUBLISHED IT!
if there is an organization listed in the website, you must google it, and see if it "reputable." In other words, does the organization have a good reputation based on the google results you got?
+ info
Do a reverse image search!
Look at the photos in the article. Most of the time, the photos are exaggerated or show extreme contexts. But NOT always.
When you spot fake news or content, DO NOT SHARE IT!
You have to be aware that there are fake news media everywhere. You have to be careful and not fall for these fishy and dangerous sites which will only misinform you and most probably damage your computer or device with viruses or malware. Avoid clicking on any link you see on the website and close the window immediately!
Sharing fake news only hurts yourself and others.
Step 1
Step 2
Step 3
Paso 4
Do a reverse image search www.images.google.com
DO NOT SHARE ANYTHINGThis will only hurt you and others as you are sharing false information.
Search for the author or organization onlineMake sure they are reputable sources.
Check the URL Look for the https:// or the lock icon.