L.A. firestorms bring waves of fire myths, disinformation. Here’s how to debunk it and not get fooled
Experts say social media plays a role in spreading misinformation during natural disasters; share tips on how to identify it.
Jefferson Public Radio11d
LA's wildfires prompted a rash of fake images. Here's why
"It's not just that you're perpetrating a fraud" by spreading bogus images, expert Hany Farid says. The fakes also sow ...
NBC Los Angeles on MSN18d
Fake images of the Hollywood sign burning go viral as wildfire misinformation spreads
But that is not the case. Jeff Zarrinnam, chair of the Hollywood Sign Trust, told Forbes magazine that the landmark is so far safe. Zarrinnam said the false posts being shared online were likely ...
Fact Check: Hollywood sign not affected by Los Angeles wildfires
Social media users have been sharing fake images of the Hollywood sign burning as deadly wildfires raged across Los Angeles, but the famous landmark was not impacted, according to witnesses.
Iowa Public Radio12d
LA's wildfires prompted a rash of fake images. Here's why
"I saw maybe a dozen images and videos of the Hollywood sign on fire. It is not." Jeff Zarrinnam, chair of the Hollywood Sign Trust, can attest to that. He has a clear view of the sign in the ...