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Fake news is nothing new but silly stories can reach more people more quickly via social media. A lot of these viral claims aren’t news at all but efforts to fool readers into thinking they’re real. Here are some strategies to protect yourself from fake news:

Are you familiar with the source? Is it legitimate? Has it been reliable in the past? If a provocative headline draws your attention, read a little further before you decide to pass along the shocking information. Even in legitimate news stories, the headline doesn’t always tell the whole story. But fake news, particularly efforts to be comic can include several revealing signs in the text.

Another telltale sign of a fake story is often the author. In some cases, the authors are not even real. One story was credited to a doctor who won 14 Awards and a handful prizes which would be very impressive, if it wasn’t also totally made up. Many times these stories will cite official or official sounding sources but once you look into it, this source doesn’t back up the claim. Some false stories aren’t completely faked but rather distortions of real events.

Bias leads people to be more interested in information that confirms their beliefs and question information that doesn’t. But the next time you’re automatically annoyed at some social media posts concerning a belief you oppose, take a moment to check it out. Try this simple test: What other stories have been posted to the news website? You may be sure to believe a story about a thing you don’t like, but if the news site also features a ridiculous story, maybe you should think twice before sharing.