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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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: Woman Jailed for 10 Years for Corresponding With Sister in Russia

Fake: Woman Jailed for 10 Years for Corresponding With Sister in Russia

Russian social media claims that a Ukrainian court sentenced a woman to 10 years imprisonment for corresponding with a sister in Russia and posting a picture criticizing a Ukrainian nationalist leader, are propagandist fakes. The woman was in fact convicted for sending Ukrainian military locations to the invading Russian army.
FACT CHECK: No, Zelenskyy Did Not Say He Did Not Know Who Blew Up The Kerch Bridge | Check Your Fact

FACT CHECK: No, Zelenskyy Did Not Say He Did Not Know Who Blew Up The Kerch Bridge | Check Your Fact

A video shared on Twitter claims Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy said he did not know who blew up the Kerch Bridge. Verdict: False Zelenskyy was discussing Ukraine obtaining the Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), not the attack on the Kerch Bridge.

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