Fact vs Fake tip #3: Look for Emotional Manipulation.

Fact vs Fake tip #3: Look for Emotional Manipulation. Fake news and propaganda often use emotional language to sway opinions. If the article is trying to make you angry, afraid, or smug – be skeptical. Activating your emotions doesn’t prove a piece of news is fake, but it is a sign to take an extra-careful look.
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Fact vs Fake tip #2: Is it the whole story?

Fact vs Fake tip # 1: Is it the whole story? Cross-reference information. Don’t rely on a single source. Check the facts against multiple other sources, especially those that have a different viewpoint. If a claim is true, multiple sources should verify it.
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Fact vs Fake tip #1: Check the source

Fact vs Fake tip #1: Check the source. Before you take any story at face value, check where it’s coming from. Is it a reputable outlet with a history of accurate reporting? Or is it a site you’ve never heard of, that is pushing sensational stories?
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Bot networks. Online propaganda. “Troll farms”.

Hostile governments, and ideological factions spend millions to flood your news and social media with known untruths about what’s happening in Ukraine.

The good news: Today, it’s easier than ever to trace reports back to the source.

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Fake: Ukraine Refuses to Evacuate Its Citizens from Israel

Fake: Ukraine Refuses to Evacuate Its Citizens from Israel

The Ukrainian ambassador to Israel said that a plan is currently being developed to evacuate Ukrainians from Israel and from the Gaza Strip. The situation is quite complicated, but the embassy noted that they are making every effort to assist Ukrainian citizens and facilitate their speedy evacuation.
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No NATO troops in Ukraine, NATO says

Claim: “NATO troops deployed to Ukraine.” His source: Russian media. But we found no credible news reports or other reliable evidence to corroborate this. A NATO spokesperson told us that the claim is false.

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The viral ‘abandoned child’ story: Feel-good posts can be fake too! – Truth or Fake

The viral ‘abandoned child’ story: Feel-good posts can be fake too! – Truth or Fake

It’s a heartwarming story: a Danish humanitarian worker, Anja Ringgren Loven, helped this starving child in 2016. The moment when she offered him water was captured on camera, and the picture went viral online.

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