Fake News: Fact & Fiction - Episode 7: Can you trust online images?

Sometimes we see an image that looks so real, but something in the back of our minds tells us not to trust it. With technological advances, images are easier to edit and change that ever before. The next time a meme or image goes viral, maybe you should think twice before sharing it. Are you good at spotting fake images, scams and hoaxes? Join the conversation ????????????

This programme was first published on our website in 2020.

Key vocabulary
✔️to manipulate an image - to edit an image in order to mislead people
✔️to manipulate emotions - to influence the way people feel without their knowing
✔️to be pedantic - to insist on high standards of accuracy
✔️to be a stickler for something, e.g. rules or accuracy - to expect a high standard in those areas
✔️a con / a scam - a dishonest plan to trick people get money from them.
✔️con artists / scammers - people who try to trick other people to get their money
✔️phishing - a type of scam which tries to trick people to give away their banking details

There's a quiz and a FREE pdf transcript on our website ????https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish/english/course/fakenews/unit-1/session-7

Click these links to watch more programmes in this series:

Episode 1: What does 'fake' really mean? ???? https://youtu.be/8X5B93C6OKI
Episode 2: Where does 'news' come from? ???? https://youtu.be/Dp3IhBM2e-4
Episode 3: Information or disinformation? ???? https://youtu.be/OLu4AcRaK_o
Episode 4: Fake news in the age of coronavirus ???? https://youtu.be/E0PKtf1hfvc
Episode 5: Why do people share fake news? ???? https://youtu.be/KWorjSQH3-c
Episode 6: How to be a critical thinker ???? https://youtu.be/E_2CwOpt0NY

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