Let’s all Join the Fight against Fake News!

Have you ever thought that a story or photo on social media seems too strange to be true? You’re probably right. However, it’s not always easy to recognize which news is fake. The deliberate spread of false and misleading information is also called disinformation. It can be harmful, even dangerous – especially when it comes to our health – so it’s very important to think twice before deciding to spread information.
The coronavirus pandemic was accompanied by a huge wave of false and misleading information. To help combat disinformation, the EU is working closely with online platforms to limit the spread of inaccurate or misleading content and encourages them to delete any content that is illegal or could cause harm. It also collaborates with fact-checkers and researchers to identify and correct false or misleading news.
You can help too by following a few simple steps:
Check the source. Is it reliable?
Check the story. Is it reported by more than one source?
Check the purpose. Has the story been promoted by bots?
And… think twice before sharing it with others!