Some things online can trick us
It could be a fake news story, information that is not true or a fake website.
Or someone could pretend to be another person online.
Be an online detective
Look for clues that something is fake. Ask lots of questions. Get your info from lots of different places online.
Look for signs someone may not be who they say they are.
Talk to someone
If you think something or someone online is fake,
ask your mum, dad, carer or an adult you trust.
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How do I know if something is fake?

Did someone send you an image or video that made you feel yuck? Or maybe you clicked on a link and saw something you didn’t like.

I saw something online I didn’t like

Have you seen something online that made you feel uncomfortable?

Some things online can trick us
It could be a fake news story, information that is not true or a fake website.
Or someone could pretend to be another person online.
Be an online detective
Look for clues that something is fake. Ask lots of questions. Get your info from lots of different places online.
Look for signs someone may not be who they say they are.
Talk to someone
If you think something or someone online is fake,
ask your mum, dad, carer or an adult you trust.
Previous
Next

How do I know if something is fake?

Did someone send you an image or video that made you feel yuck? Or maybe you clicked on a link and saw something you didn’t like.

I saw something online I didn’t like

Have you seen something online that made you feel uncomfortable?

This material has been adapted with permission from the Australian Government eSafety Commissioner. Permission to adapt content does not constitute endorsement of material by the eSafety Commissioner.