Reporting Guidelines
Your comprehensive guide to identifying and reporting misinformation effectively
Understanding Misinformation
Misinformation is false or inaccurate information, especially that which is deliberately intended to deceive. It comes in different forms:
Disinformation
Deliberately false information spread to deceive people
Misinformation
False information shared without intent to harm
Malinformation
True information used to cause harm, often by being taken out of context
What to Report
You should report content that falls into these categories:
Health Misinformation
False medical advice, fake cures, vaccine misinformation, or misleading health claims that could endanger public health
Political Misinformation
False claims about elections, voting processes, government policies, or statements attributed to public officials
Economic Misinformation
False financial advice, scam investment opportunities, or misleading economic data
Public Safety
False emergency alerts, fake natural disaster warnings, or misleading safety instructions
Manipulated Media
Doctored images, deepfake videos, edited audio clips, or content presented out of context to mislead
How to Identify Misinformation
Before reporting, use these techniques to verify if content is actually misinformation:
Check the Source
Is it from a reputable news organization or verified account? Be wary of unknown sources.
Look for Evidence
Does the content cite credible sources? Can you verify the claims independently?
Check Dates and Context
Is old content being presented as recent? Is information being shared out of context?
Use Reverse Image Search
For images and videos, use tools like Google Image Search to check if they've been used in different contexts.
Check Your Biases
Be aware of confirmation bias. Does this align too perfectly with your existing beliefs?
Look for Other Reports
Are other credible sources reporting the same information? If not, it might be false.
How to Report Effectively
Help us take quick action by providing complete information:
Provide the Content
Upload screenshots, files, or paste URLs. Include the actual misinformation content so we can analyze it.
Share the Source
Tell us where you found it (Facebook, WhatsApp, news website, etc.) and when you encountered it.
Explain Your Concerns
Why do you think this is misinformation? What makes you suspicious? Your perspective helps our analysts.
Add Context
Is it spreading widely? Has it caused confusion or harm? This helps us prioritize urgent cases.
Choose the Right Category
Select the most appropriate category (Health, Politics, Economy, etc.) to help route your report correctly.
What Happens After You Submit
Your report goes through a systematic verification process:
Immediate Acknowledgment
You'll receive a confirmation with a tracking ID to monitor your report's status.
AI-Assisted Triage
Our AI system performs initial analysis and categorizes the urgency level.
Expert Review
Trained analysts verify the content using fact-checking databases and credible sources.
Public Alert (if needed)
If confirmed as harmful misinformation, we issue public alerts and corrections.
Follow-up
If you provided contact information, we'll update you on the outcome and any actions taken.
Important Reminders
- • Your report helps protect the entire community from harmful misinformation
- • Anonymous reporting is available if you prefer not to share your identity
- • False reports waste resources - please report only genuine concerns
- • Don't share potentially harmful misinformation further while waiting for verification
- • High-priority cases (public health, safety) are processed first
Ready to Report Misinformation?
Help protect your community by reporting suspicious content now
Submit a Report