Hoaxes are Hoaxes that are attempting to deceive or defraud receivers. For example, a hoax may be malicious by instructing users to remove a file needed for the operating system by pretending it is a virus. It could also be a scam that will persuade users to send money or personal information in the event of a phishing attack (see For more information on avoiding social engineering and phishing attacks). Typically, viral emails like urban legends warn of a threat and compel recipients to send emails to others. These emails often present information as important or urgent notifications. Some viral emails are containing urban legends that give monetary incentives for users to forward the message. Others may urge the receiver to sign a petition that will be submitted to a particular group claimed by the email claims. How is it that social media hoaxes are spreading
so fast, including fake Facebook alerts about clone accounts?
Researchers claim that more by human nature. Although bots that auto-posting fake news or other fake stories on Twitter contribute in particular to the issue, it is primarily our fault, according to a study published in Science. Unlike traditional wisdom, robots increased the dissemination at the same pace of true and fake news, meaning
that false news spreads faster than reality, as it is more likely to spread through humans, not robots.
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To prevent us from being a hoax victim or a hoax spreader, here are little tips that we can use to determine whether the information we receive is true or fake:
Beware of inflammatory
news reports In recent public problems, such as political information, Hoax maker tries to use trending situations. When you read the inflammatory news headlines, be cautious. Test validity by reading all of the details and then comparing it with other sources.
Beware of the news sites.
Typically false information is spread through inofficial media, including blogging. Registration and verification of mainstream news sites have already been done by the Ministry of Communication and Information (Kominfo). Beware of unverified and unofficial web site content.
Verify the exactness of the truth
Pay attention, for example, to the source of information, a quotation from a government institution, and press conference from the police department. Whether the source is from political leaders, corporate members of society, or an outsider, don’t get easily believed. Then test the validity compare with other sources.
Check that the photos are correct.
Broadcasted social media content is not only text but photographs and videos as well. Use the Google Images function to drag and drop the photos you have downloaded to test their validity.