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Craig Silverman explains how hoaxers are finding new, effective tactics to trick the public – and make money in the process
As America prepares for the likely contest of Trump vs Clinton in the 2016 Presidential Election, hoaxers are preparing to derail voters with fake stories
New studies from two separate projects looked at how falsehoods circulate on social media – with some worrying conclusions for fact checkers
Valuable lessons in how misinformation travels can be learned from two years of research from the NGO project
Craig Silverman speaks to the author of the Washington Post's debunking column about fake news, hoaxes and best practice in getting to the truth
As rumors and false information continue to spread quicker than the truth, we hope to bring debunkers and fact-checkers together to share ideas of best practice
Automated fact checking and verification may only happen if organizations other than newsrooms can benefit
Check out Craig Silverman's tips for getting started in verification and never get tricked again
Once you know the signs, it is easy to spot a fake news report or online hoax
In this excerpt from his research study, Craig offers a look at current debunking efforts in journalism and among the skeptic community
