How to Spot Fake News Online and Detect Deepfakes : 7 Simple Tricks Everyone Should Know

In today’s world, seeing is no longer believing. AI tools can generate lifelike videos, fake voices, and even realistic photos in seconds. From fake celebrity videos to false political claims, misinformation spreads faster than ever.
But don’t worry you’ll learn how to spot fake news online and recognize deepfakes using a few simple everyday tricks.

Let’s explore 7 simple tricks that anyone. Yes, even you can use to stay safe and informed online.

How to Spot Fake News Online – All the basics are given below:

In 7 points and at last given one bonus point as tips to understand about fake news, photo, video etc. Keep patience and go through all the topics,

1. Check the Source Before the Story

• Trusted news sites have official domains (.com, .in, .org).
• Fake ones often use similar names or spelling errors (e.g., bbc-news.today).
  💡 Tip: If the website is unknown, Google its name + “fake” or “hoax” to see past reports, you will get true information.

2. Look for emotional Triggers

Fake news is always designed to make you angry or scared.
If a headline feels too shocking or unbelievable pause. Real news explains facts for sure but fake news manipulates emotions.
Example: “You won’t believe what this “X” politician did…”, they will try to get you in in particular post with full emotion.

Fake news or statement can cause fight among communities.

3. Reverse Image Search Before You Believe

A simple trick that works wonders!

• Go to images.google.com or tineye.com.
• Upload or paste the suspicious image.
  You’ll see where else it appeared online, maybe from years ago or in another country!. Day by day its easy to make people fool.

4. Analyze Videos for Deepfake Signs

Deepfakes often have small clues: Even all the fake or false event leaves some clue.

• Unnatural blinking or mouth movement
• Lighting mismatches (face too bright/dark)
• Blurry edges around the face
  💡 Tools:
  You may try free detectors like Deepware Scanner, Hive AI Detector, or Sensity AI.

5. Listen Closely, Even Voice Can Be Faked Too

Nowadays AI voice cloning is everywhere. When you hear a strange audio clip of a celebrity or leader definitely question it in your mind at least.
If the tone sounds robotic, flat, or mismatched with past videos, it’s highly likely AI-generated.

6. Cross-Check with Fact-Checking Websites

Always cross-check before you share, verify it.
You can try following sites:

• AltNews.in (India)
• BoomLive.in
• Snopes.com (global)
  These sites expose viral misinformation daily.

7. Use AI to Fight AI

Yes, you can use AI itself to detect AI fakes!
Tools like Google Fact Check Explorer, Reality Defender, or GPT-based fact checkers help identify false claims instantly.
Even ChatGPT, Gemini can summarize or verify information sources (just ask neutrally).

Bonus Tip: Please Slow Down Before You Share Anything

Most fake content dies automatically if people simply don’t forward it.
Always ask yourself:

“Do I know this is true — or am I just reacting?”

Be part of the solution. Share only verified content.

Conclusion:

Fake news and deepfakes are not just online pranks, they can influence opinions, elections, and lives.
But with awareness and a few easy habits, you can protect yourself and others.
Remember: “think before you click, and pause before you share“.Why I am putting pressure on this sentence, because this is the main key for fake promoter, until and unless people engage with such content it will not be viral and success. Engagement is when someone likes, comments, shares, re-posts etc.