How to Stop the Spread of Misinformation Online
Respond to the misinformation to alert other people.. Report misinformation so it can be removed.. Avoid sharing information if you can't confirm it's accurate.
Steps
Respond to the misinformation to alert other people.
Respond to the misinformation to alert other people.
Report misinformation so it can be removed.
Report misinformation so it can be removed.
Avoid sharing information if you can't confirm it's accurate.
Avoid sharing information if you can't confirm it's accurate.
See if the source of the information is reputable.
See if the source of the information is reputable.
Look at the date the info was published to make sure it's current.
Look at the date the info was published to make sure it's current.
Confirm the information with other sources before you share it.
Confirm the information with other sources before you share it.
Use a fact-checking site to verify a claim.
Use a fact-checking site to verify a claim.
Pause to consider why a headline is true or false.
Pause to consider why a headline is true or false.
Watch out for information that triggers an emotional response.
Watch out for information that triggers an emotional response.
Be critical of information that confirms your own bias.
Be critical of information that confirms your own bias.
Stay away from information that was copied and pasted.
Stay away from information that was copied and pasted.
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