Here are some tips for identifying the original sources of information: 1. Examine the source of the information. If it is shared by friends or family members, be cautious unless it comes from a confirmed eyewitness or a recognized expert. Keep in mind that having a verified check mark or being well-known does not automatically make an account trustworthy. Many famous internet personalities and political pundits regularly share inaccurate information, so approach each post skeptically. 2. If the account sharing the information is not the original source, dig deeper to find the Facebook, YouTube, or social media account that first shared it. If you cannot determine the origin, consider it a red flag.

Be cautious with screenshots, as they can be difficult to trace back to their source. 3. When assessing individual accounts, check the account's creation date, which is usually listed in the profile. Be wary of very new accounts (created in the past few months) or accounts with only a few followers. For websites, you can search for the year of creation using Google. Search for the website's name and click on the three vertical dots next to the URL in the search results to see when it was indexed by the search engine. Don't forget to conduct a Google search for the person or organization's name as well. Note: The previous text has been rewritten with almost no loss of volume.