Check before
you share.
When a claim surprises you, take a moment to find where it came from and what the evidence actually shows.
See the three checks
Example claim
“This screenshot proves it.”
Does it?
Three quick checks
Find the original
Look for the full post, article, or recording. If you have only an image, a reverse-image search can help you find earlier copies and their sources.
Read the context
Check the date, location, and surrounding text. An old photo, cropped quote, or satirical headline can take on a different meaning when it’s shared on its own.
Look for independent evidence
Compare sources that gathered their own evidence. Several posts repeating the same screenshot still trace back to a single source.