During Donald Trump’s presidency, he mentioned the term “fake news” in about 900 tweets— approximately once every other day. Donald Trump mentioned “fake news” on Twitter throughout his presidency. (Source: CNBC) But long before we were wondering how to keep kids safe on Facebook and...
Everyone, from the President of the United States, Donald Trump, to the roadside political henchman today knows about fake news. This is the news that does not exist but has been cooked up to influence and provoke people into action. Images, videos and texts are morphed and created to give...
How to Report a Fake Profile on Twitter Impersonation, selling counterfeit goods, and sharing private information violates Twitter’s terms of service. If someone is impersonating you on Twitter you can file a report usingthis form. If someone is using your copyrighted material like your photos or...
Here’s how to spot fake news. Read more than the headline! Sensationalism starts with the headline, and that’s unfortunate — most people only ever read the headline. A mere “4 in 10 Americans report that they delved deeper into a particular news subject beyond the headlines,” according...
Jestin Coler says a fake news headline has to make blood boil. He’s not afraid to admit that he made real money on fake news. He’s known for two fake news sites -- one called the “National Report,” the other -- “Denver Guardian” where he pushed people’s buttons on issues ...
How consumers rank the top social platforms on privacy, fake news, content relevance, safety, and sharingShelagh Dolan
Fake news, like all propaganda, is designed to make you feel strong emotions. So if you read a news item that makes you feel super angry, pause and take a deep breath. Then, doublecheck the item’s claims by comparing it to the news on any three of the media outlets listed above ...
Indeed, Trump’s efforts to obscure the assistance (albeit “no collusion”) he received from Russia during the campaign explains everything that followed. First, it explains why Trump created the expression “fake news.” His early uses of the phrase on Twitter were primarily designed to ...
How to report a fake Facebook account Go to the profile of the fake account. If you can't find it, try searching for the name used on the profile or asking your friends if they can send you a link to it. Click the three dots under the cover photo and selectFind support or report...
The phenomenon of fake followers is a problem across social media and Twitter is no exception. Fake followers are inevitable, but too many can hurt your reputation and make your profile look spammy by association. Tools like SparkToro provide a free fake follower report you can use to quickly ...