{"id":16332,"date":"2020-03-28T15:04:47","date_gmt":"2020-03-28T15:04:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/?p=16332"},"modified":"2020-03-28T15:04:47","modified_gmt":"2020-03-28T15:04:47","slug":"5-easy-steps-to-combat-fake-news-while-on-your-mobile-phones","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.techbeatph.com\/wproot\/5-easy-steps-to-combat-fake-news-while-on-your-mobile-phones\/","title":{"rendered":"5 easy steps to combat fake news while on your mobile phones"},"content":{"rendered":"

5 easy steps to combat fake news while on your mobile phones<\/strong><\/p>\n

Right now, people around the globe, are stuck at home in a bid to fight the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic\u2014glued to their mobile phones, consuming the rapid spread of news and information that has multiplied even more in the already fast-paced online platform.
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Along with the pandemic, fake news also spreads abound bringing to attention
the likewise important need to combat the scourge of misinformation.
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With the need for credible real-time updates, the call for social media responsibility has also risen exponentially with fake news keeping pace with the spread of the virus.<\/p>\n

With that, here are 5 easy steps to be a responsible mobile phone user by keeping the \u201cfake news virus\u201d at bay:<\/p>\n

1. Don\u2019t share posts and news stories immediately<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most headlines are crafted to give an enticing summary or lead-in to a story, but they aren\u2019t always what they are, so it\u2019s better to go through the entire story first. Oh, and make sure to check the date as well because some people tend to share news updates from even a few years back.<\/p>\n

2. Read through for inconsistencies<\/strong> <\/p>\n

Are you fond of reading stories actively or passively? By actively reading through articles, one could already deduce the credibility of the story. Fake news tends to include outrageous claims, biases, questionable facts and figures, and grammatical errors\u2014one that a credible writer would seldom commit.<\/p>\n

3. Be on the lookout for the source<\/strong><\/p>\n

We sometimes open shared articles or read news posts without checking who shared or posted these. To be sure, check the source of the story or post\u2014it is usually located at the top or bottom of posts and images. For external links, scan through the website address located on top of the headline and verify it first before clicking\u2014shady web addresses can lead to virus-infested websites.<\/p>\n

4. Visit the supposed source<\/strong><\/p>\n

Does a source seem credible because of its name? Not entirely. News update templates can easily be retouched using readily available photo editing apps. To be sure, visit the official news sites or social media pages of the supposed source and verify if they did release the story. It would also be wise to check if other credible news sites released a similar story.<\/p>\n

5. Reflect on actually posting or sharing<\/strong><\/p>\n

By the time you\u2019ve finished verifying, and given that it is indeed a credible story from a bonafide source, you\u2019ve probably had enough time to reflect on whether it is actually worth sharing in the first place. It would also be good to review your intentions in sharing the material. <\/p>\n

Additional step: Download credible news apps<\/strong><\/p>\n

To get authentic news updates and stories on-the-dot, you could always download apps developed by top news sites in the country. These are readily available through the seamless Vivo app store, available in all Vivo smartphones.<\/p>\n

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And there you go! There is power in staying in and keeping abreast with updates, and a seemingly little thing such as preventing the spread of fake news can go a long way.<\/p>\n

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