5 Obvious Tell-Tale Signs You’re Being Conned By An Article Online

1. Spelling mistakes. While many satire sites are designed to look very similar to real news site, they can't spell to save their lives! Make sure you're getting your news from the right sources.

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The satire site which is subtly misspelled as The Stratis Times

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The real site which is The Straits Times

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2. The article is ancient! Sometimes, old news resurfaces even when it's no longer relevant. Keep your eyes peeled and check the date!

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3. There are irregularities in the video. Saw a video of an eagle picking up a baby? It's easy to check if it's fake. Make sure the video follows to rules of physics!

If you didn't understand any of the explanations, here's a simple one: Everything must adhere to the rules of physics and if the video don't seem natural, it probably is fake.

4. There are no other sites reporting it. Before you hit "Share", just do a quick Google search to see if major news websites are reporting it. If they aren't, the article is mostly likely fake.

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5. When it's just too good to be true. You've inherited RM100,000 from a mysterious Nigerian prince? But you have to deposit money to claim it? Just hit delete and report the email as spam.

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5 Obvious Tell-Tale Signs You’re Being Conned By An Article Online

1. Spelling mistakes. While many satire sites are designed to look very similar to real news site, they can't spell to save their lives! Make sure you're getting your news from the right sources.

2. The article is ancient! Sometimes, old news resurfaces even when it's no longer relevant. Keep your eyes peeled and check the date!

3. There are irregularities in the video. Saw a video of an eagle picking up a baby? It's easy to check if it's fake. Make sure the video follows to rules of physics!

4. There are no other sites reporting it. Before you hit "Share", just do a quick Google search to see if major news websites are reporting it. If they aren't, the article is mostly likely fake.

5. When it's just too good to be true. You've inherited RM100,000 from a mysterious Nigerian prince? But you have to deposit money to claim it? Just hit delete and report the email as spam.

Want more tips? Learn how and be a responsible netizen here

We've also listed a few sites that specialises in fake and satirical news HERE:

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5 Obvious Tell-Tale Signs You’re Being Conned By An Article Online

1. Spelling mistakes. While many satire sites are designed to look very similar to real news site, they can't spell to save their lives! Make sure you're getting your news from the right sources.

2. The article is ancient! Sometimes, old news resurfaces even when it's no longer relevant. Keep your eyes peeled and check the date!

3. There are irregularities in the video. Saw a video of an eagle picking up a baby? It's easy to check if it's fake. Make sure the video follows to rules of physics!

4. There are no other sites reporting it. Before you hit "Share", just do a quick Google search to see if major news websites are reporting it. If they aren't, the article is mostly likely fake.

5. When it's just too good to be true. You've inherited RM100,000 from a mysterious Nigerian prince? But you have to deposit money to claim it? Just hit delete and report the email as spam.

Want more tips? Learn how and be a responsible netizen here

We've also listed a few sites that specialises in fake and satirical news HERE:

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