Fake News can:
- Destroy your credibility. It will be more difficult for people to believe you if you use bad information to back up your claims.
- Draw attention away from high-quality news. Readers may think that all news is fake news and that all news is unreliable.
- Hurt you or others. For example, myths perpetuated on medical issues can lead to illnesses or deaths.
- Manipulate your emotions for profit or gain. People are more likely to click and share information if their emotions are involved.
Real news benefits you so that you can make good decisions based on facts.
