How To Report Fake News On Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and Twitter
Fake News online is a term used to refer to fabricated and misleading news. Basically – it is a lie someone creates online to distract people from the real news and truth. When it comes to fake news, this is what is important to remember: the information is false, but it seems true. Here are a few things to consider when trying to identify whether a post or article online is fake news: Dive deeper: Where is the source of the story Do you recognise the website and is the website legit Research the author – are they known to spread misinformation, disinformation or fake news Read the entire article A shocking headline which would be created to grab your attention Often in fake news the headline is all in CAPS and includes a bunch of exclamation marks and warning calls to action Who else is reporting this news? If it’s only one source, and contradictory to…
How To Help Someone That Is Experiencing Online Abuse – Tips from Twitter
Being the target of online abuse is not easy. If someone you know is being affected by online abuse, here are some ways that might help, or make the situation easier for them – Twitter Try to understand Just because the abuse is happening online, doesn’t make it any less real. If a friend or loved one seeks your help with an abusive online situation, listen to what they have to say and take their situation seriously. Encourage them to get help While it’s important to be there for them, encourage them to get professional help, whether it be a counselor, therapist, lawyer, law enforcement, or other trusted individual. If you know the individual online-only, suggest they seek people offline they can talk with. Don’t be a bystander If you see someone being abused online, don’t look the other way. While it can be tempting to retaliate against the abuser…