Before you share that forwarded message

A forward with no source is a rumour with good formatting. Five checks before your thumb moves.

• Ask: who said this first? Look for the original source.
• Search the main claim. If it were true and big, a newsroom would have it.
• Check the date. Old photos and videos in new contexts are the most common trick.
• Strong emotion is a signal, not proof. The angrier or more thrilling it feels, the harder you should check.
• If unsure, do not forward. Silence spreads no harm. If it is false and spreading, report it on the platform.