Don’t believe news sources you don’t recognize

There are plenty of instances when sensational but false news spreads as if it’s real, even if it isn’t. If you’re ever suspicious of information, you have a few ways to check. You can look at a well-known and reputable fact-check site such as FactCheck.org. If you can’t find it there, there’s a simple rule to follow: Don’t trust sources you don’t recognize or are known to be untrustworthy. Try to corroborate the story with a reputable, major news source.