Don't share it! Spot fake news and images with these tips

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It doesn’t have to be this way though, as there are a few things to keep in mind before sharing that article…

Google!

Publications live and die by their exclusives of course, but it’s worth Googling the story for other websites saying the same thing. This is especially true for no-name websites reporting the original news, as opposed to the likes of News24, Forbes, M&G and other prominent publications.

Also make sure that these other websites aren’t just rewriting the content from the original publication, but have their own sources verifying the information in question...

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