How to Verify a Viral Unemployment Chart Without Cherry-Picking Data
You’re scrolling between lectures and someone posts an unemployment chart that “proves” everything. It looks official, the line shoots up or…
How To Verify Viral Election Maps And Spot Altered District Lines
A dramatic election map pops up on your feed, bold colours, sharp claims, thousands of shares. It looks official, and it’s tempting to repost…
How To Verify A Viral Petition Site Before You Add Your Name
A petition pops up on your feed, your mates are sharing it, and the comments are full of “sign now”. It feels like the easiest way to help.…
Check If a Viral “Supreme Court Just Ruled” Post Is Real, Find the Docket, Opinion, and Syllabus
You’ve seen it: a screenshot on TikTok or X saying “BREAKING: Supreme Court just ruled…” with a dramatic claim, a shaky quote, and thousands…
How to Check If a Viral Petition Drive Has Fake Signatures Before You Sign It
A petition going viral can feel like a fire alarm. Your phone buzzes, everyone’s reposting it, and it sounds urgent. When you care about the…
How to Spot Fake News Sites Using Domain Tools Before You Click
You’re revising, half-tired, and a headline pops up that feels too important to ignore. It’s shared by a friend, it looks like a “real” news…
How to Verify a “Study Proves It” Political Claim, Find the Original Paper, Sample Size, and Funding
You’ve seen it in a speech, a TikTok, or a headline: “A study proves it.” It sounds like a mic drop. But in politics, “study” can mean…
How to check if a “new law just passed” post is real, using the official bill tracker and vote pages
You’re scrolling between lectures, group chats, and revision breaks, and someone posts: “New law just passed. Share before they delete this.”…
How To Verify A Screenshot Of A Tweet Or Post (And Catch Edited Text, Crops, And Fake Handles)
A screenshot feels like proof. It’s a photograph of someone’s words, right? Not always. A post screenshot can be cropped, lightly edited, or…
How To Verify A Viral Audio Clip (Phone Calls, “Leaked” Recordings, And Voice Notes) Before You Believe It
A “leaked” phone call hits your group chat, everyone’s reacting, and the clip feels real. The voice sounds right. The emotions sound right.…