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Reporting on false claims, journalism, and how unreliable information spreads online. Subscribe to our newsletter, Reality Check: https://www.newsguardrealitycheck.com.
In this NewsGuard Academy video, learn how to spot imposter and parody accounts by checking the verification badges and other characteristics of an account. Watch a clip here, and the rest in Reality Check:

www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/how-to-int...
September 15, 2025 at 4:20 PM
If you spend time on TikTok, you’ve probably encountered deceptive “engagement farms.”

Today’s video shares the telltale signs of engagement farms, so you can navigate your TikTok feed without being exploited and deceived by bad actors. Watch a clip:

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September 8, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Ever come across a quote from a notable figure shared online that looks a little suspicious? Today’s NewsGuard Academy video walks you through the best sources for verifying its authenticity. Watch a clip below.

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August 28, 2025 at 8:26 PM
A fake screenshot of a headline can spread faster than a correction.

NewsGuard explains how to use Google advanced search to confirm whether a headline ever actually appeared on an authentic site. Watch a clip below, and find more in Reality Check: www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/how-to-deb...
August 25, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Learn how to use the free online archival tool, the Wayback Machine, to track changes to webpages — because sometimes, timing is everything. Watch a clip here, and the full video in Reality Check:

www.newsguardrealitycheck.com/p/how-to-use...
August 14, 2025 at 3:21 PM