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      Why it’s so easy to fall for fake news and how to spot it | CBC.ca Loaded

      Why it’s so easy to fall for fake news and how to spot it

      6 years ago
      Duration 6:56

      Why it’s so easy to fall for fake news and how to spot it

      • 6 years ago
      • News
      • Duration 6:56

      Whether during an election or just a regular day of the year, people are bombarded with news and information in their feeds. So how do we know what's true and what's false? A lot of it unravels with a little digging. We show you what to look for and how to protect yourself from falling for disinformation and misinformation.

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