Check your information sources
Crisis situations are confusing, and the information you receive will impact the choices you make. By considering the credibility of sources, you can avoid being deceived by fake news and help to stop the spread of incorrect information
Advice regarding the credibility of sources
- Seek information from public authorities and editorially-controlled journalist media.
- Be particularly sceptical if you receive information that appears to be surprising, frightening or makes you angry.
- Check who is behind the information you receive. Some people knowingly spread incorrect information.
- Be aware that text, audio, images and video can be manipulated.
- Think about what type of information you share with others.
In the event of a crisis, incorrect information («fake news») can spread easily. This can occur because the crisis in and of itself creates confusion and misunderstandings. Some people intentionally spread incorrect information, in order to destabilise society. Therefore it is important to be careful and check the source of the information, and to think about what type of information you share with others.
