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Fake News

A general guide about the characteristics of fake news, how and why it spreads, and how to verify information.

What is Disinformation?

Disinformation is the deliberate falsification of data or news to push a narrative to support specific viewpoints or financial gain.

Disinformation can be any (or a combination) of the following:

               Imposter accounts

               Parody Sites (satire)

               Fake News sites / Information / Sources