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Worried about a story you've seen online or on social media?

BBC Reality Check is a BBC News service dedicated to clearing up fake news and false stories to find the truth.

BBC Reality Check

BBC Reality Check

Examining the facts and claims behind a story to try to determine whether or not it is true.

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The seven types of people who start and spread viral misinformation

The seven types of people who start and spread viral misinformation

Conspiracy theories and speculation about coronavirus have flooded social media. But who starts these rumours? And who spreads them?

BBC Teach: Fake news resources for teachers

BBC Teach: Fake news resources for teachers

Explore the collection of classroom resources that can be used to support teaching around the topic of fake news.

Fake news and BBC Young Reporter

Fake news and BBC Young Reporter

As part of BBC Young Reporter, top journalists give you the lowdown on how to weigh up what’s real and what’s fake.

Fact or Fake?

Fact or Fake?

Find out how to spot and stop fake news with BBC Bitesize.