When shared, false information can take on a life of its own and have some serious consequences. It can lead to health scares, false accusations and potentially damaging hoax stories. It’s not always easy to spot, so use the SHARE checklist to make sure that you don’t feed the beast. Source
Source
Rely on official sources for medical and safety information.
Headline
Headlines don’t always tell the full story. Always read to the end before you share articles.
Analyse
Analyse the facts. If something sounds unbelievable, it very well might be. Independent fact-checking services are correcting false information every day.
Retouched
Watch out for misleading pictures and videos in stories. They might be edited, or show an unrelated place or event. Check to see who else is using the photo.
Error
Look out for mistakes. Typos and other errors might mean the information is false. Official guidance will always have been carefully checked.
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