Fake news — or articles, videos and social media posts containing false, half-true or misleading information — is a common issue today, and many people have been led to believe things that are misrepresented or not true. Knowing how to spot fake news is crucial in order to remain both informed and educated.

Oxford Languages defines fake news as “false information that is broadcast or published as news for fraudulent or politically motivated purposes.”

This information is usually designed to look like legitimate news articles and is published with the goal of misleading people and/or persuading them to believe something. Many fake news articles are often based on true news stories, but misrepresent the details. Some fake news articles have been found to be completely made up.

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