You just received a photo on WhatsApp, Facebook or Twitter. The image makes you angry, sad or joyful, and the caption encourages you to share it as widely as possible. You're a little cautious, however, because the story seems too good to be true. You are right to be careful. Here are a few tips for verifying images and tracing a photo’s origin on your own.
There's nothing like a compelling photo to capture someone’s attention on social media. Full of emotion, a photo can compel a reader to linger on an article, click on a link and share content widely. Journalists know this and spend time choosing just the right photo to illustrate their articles.
