Don't be Fooled by Fake News on Facebook: Google It Zach Toombs - Newsy
go to original November 17, 2016

Update: Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerber Talks 'Connectivity' at Summit, Fighting Fake News (Associated Press)

Don't get fooled by fake news. Plenty of mainstream media outlets have their problems, but turning to sites that just make up fake news is not the answer. And it makes you look foolish.

A good rule of thumb: At least Google a news story before you share it — check its veracity on professional news sites that you've heard of.

But why would anyone make up fake news? Because it's very profitable. Social media news is built on the social share, and the easiest way to win that share from you is to vindicate your worldview with sensational headlines.

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