Kent County Council:- Scams and How to Recognise Disinformation
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Source - Make sure that the story is written by a source you trust, with a reputation for accuracy. If it’s from an unfamiliar organisation, check for a website’s ‘About’ section to learn more.
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Headline - Always read beyond the headline. If it sounds unbelievable, it very well might be. Be wary if something doesn’t seem to add up.
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Analyse - Make sure you check the facts. Just because you have seen a story several times, doesn’t mean it’s true. If you’re not sure, look at fact-checking websites and other reliable sources to double-check.
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Retouched - Check whether the image looks like it has been or could have been manipulated. False news stories often contain retouched photos or re-edited clips. Sometimes they are authentic, but have been taken out of context.
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Error - Many false news stories have phoney or look-alike URLs. Look out for misspellings, bad grammar or awkward layouts.
Contact Information
Lea Randolph
Find Smarden Parish Council
Smarden Charter Hall, Chessenden Lane, Smarden, Ashford, Kent, TN27 8NF
Additional Information
This is a postal address only. We do not have an office. Contact details for individual Councillors can be found under the "Your Councillors" tab.