How To Fact Check Like A Pro ?

1. Stop and Think

Before you click “share”, pause for a second. Ask yourself: Does this make me angry, scared, or super excited? If yes, that’s a warning sign. Fake news is often made to trigger your emotions so you share it without checking.

2. Check Where It Came From

Who posted this? Is it a news site you’ve heard of? A friend? A random page?
Do a quick search: Type the name of the source into Google and see what others say about it. If it’s a site you’ve never seen before, be careful.

3. See If Others Are Reporting It

4. Trace It Back to the Original Source

A lot of posts take things out of context. Find the original video, photo, or study.
For example: If someone shares a quote from a politician, look up the full speech. Don’t trust just a short clip—it might be missing important context.

5. Use a Reverse Image Search (For Photos and Videos)

See a shocking photo or video? It might be old or from a different place.

Here’s a trick:
Right-click the image and select “Search image with Google” (or go to Google Images and click the camera icon). This shows you everywhere that image has appeared online.

You might find out it’s from 5 years ago or a completely different country.