Spotting disinformation: Six tactics used to fool us (5)

Disinformation is often about presenting real facts, photos, or statements out of context to mislead, rather than creating entirely false stories. The facts may look credible but can be used in a deceptive way.

Examples include using an old photo as if it is current, misrepresenting a statement, or attributing one person’s opinion to an entire group.To avoid falling into the trap, think of the context in which a statement or an image were made, check for inconsistencies, double-check with official sources, and ensure the message reflects the whole group, not just one member.