Misinformation
False or inaccurate information shared regardless of intent to deceive.
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information shared regardless of whether the person sharing it intends to deceive. Disinformation refers to false information deliberately created or shared to mislead. The distinction concerns intent, which is often difficult to establish from a single post; describe the evidence before assigning motive.
Save the exact wording and locate the earliest available source. Check the date, place, and full context; search for primary records or direct statements; and compare reporting from independent outlets. For images or video, look for an earlier appearance and verify that the caption matches what the media actually depicts.
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