Spot the Misinformation
A viral post claims that drinking hot water with lemon will cure COVID-19. True or False?
False. No beverage can cure COVID-19; medical treatment and vaccines are the most effective methods.
Websites ending in .edu or .gov are generally more trustworthy than .com sites for factual information. True or False?"
True. Educational and government sites are more likely to provide credible information.
True or False: A professional-looking website always guarantees accurate information.
False. Website design does not determine the accuracy of its content.
True or False: An email saying you’ve won a contest you never entered is likely a scam.
True. Such emails are often phishing attempts designed to steal personal information.
True or False: A post with thousands of likes about a celebrity endorsing a product is always accurate."
False. Always verify endorsements through official channels or credible news outlets.
Deepfake videos often fail to perfectly synchronize the subject’s lips with the audio. True or False?
True. Audio misalignment is a common sign of deepfake videos. Lack of synchronization can help identify a deepfake
A website without an author listed can be trusted if the information appears factual. True or False?"
False. Always check for the credibility of the author to assess the reliability of the information.
True or False: A post with many likes or shares on social media guarantees that the information is accurate.
False. The number of likes or shares does not indicate truth; always fact-check.
True or False: Emails asking for bank account information to ‘verify’ your identity are trustworthy.
False. These are phishing scams designed to steal your personal information.
True or False: Social media posts from friends are always reliable sources of information.
False. Even posts from trusted people should be fact-checked.
A Facebook post claims a celebrity endorsed a new product, but the claim is not verified by any official source. Should you trust it? True or False?
False. Always verify endorsements with official celebrity accounts or trusted news sources before believing or sharing.
Deepfake videos are sometimes used for harmless entertainment, but they can also be dangerous when used to spread misinformation. True or False?
True. Deepfakes can be used for entertainment, but they pose significant risks when used to deceive the public
Deepfake videos often fail to capture natural eye movement, which can be a clue that the video is fake. True or False?
True. Inconsistent or unnatural eye movement is a common sign of a deepfake
True or False: An ad claiming you can lose 20 pounds in one week without diet or exercise is likely a scam.
True. These types of claims are often misleading and should not be trusted.
True or False: Social media platforms automatically fact-check every post before it’s shared.
False. Social media platforms do not verify all content; users must fact-check themselves.
A post claims that a certain tea guarantees weight loss within a week without diet or exercise. True or False?"
False. Such claims are usually scams or misinformation about health
A reputable news outlet should always provide sources or citations for its claims. True or False?"
True. Reliable news outlets follow journalistic standards and provide citations for their claims.
True or False. Health claims shared on social media should be trusted if they are from a verified account.
False. Even verified accounts can share misinformation. Always consult trusted health organizations for medical advice.
True or False: An email from your bank asking for account details is a phishing attempt.
True. Banks never ask for personal information through unsolicited emails.
True or False: Viral videos showing controversial statements by public figures should be trusted immediately if they come from a verified account.
False. Always verify controversial claims with multiple credible sources before believing or sharing.
A video showing a politician making a controversial statement should be trusted if it appears on a reliable news outlet. True or False?
True. If the video is verified and posted by credible news sources, it is likely to be authentic
Websites with unusual domains like .com.co, or .li are as reliable as .gov or .edu sites. True or False?"
False. Unusual domain names often indicate unreliable or potentially misleading content.
True or False: Even if an influencer promotes a product, it might not be trustworthy.
True. Influencers can promote products for profit, and the claims should always be verified.
True or False: An email claiming to be from a government agency asking for payment via gift cards is legitimate."
False. Government agencies never ask for payments via gift cards. This is a common scam tactic. Always verify requests from official channels before taking action.
"True or False: A viral health post linked only to a personal blog is reliable.
False. Always verify health information with trusted medical organizations before sharing.