Studies have shown that those 65 years old and up are significantly more prone to falling for fake news articles online. Even in our retirement age, we still want to be responsible citizens, and an important way to do that is to stop the spread of fake news.
This article by Jim Miller for The Beacon lists warning flags you can look out for to differentiate legitimate news from fake news. Here’s a good rule-of-thumb to keep in mind:
If no other news source is reporting the same story, it may indicate that the story is false. If the story is reported by multiple sources you trust, it’s more likely to be true.
Want to know how you can spot fake news? Read the full article to find out!