How We Verify Facts and Choose Stories
At CrickeXtra, our Fact Check team works hard to find and correct false information. We make sure that news and social media posts are accurate. Our team checks different types of misleading or incorrect content, including:
- Checking statements made by politicians and important government officials in India.
- Investigating false claims about political parties or leaders.
- Reviewing posts from social media accounts that spread hate using fake news.
- Looking into suspicious content reported by our readers.
- Fact-checking scams, rumors, and false news that might cause fear or panic.
- Verifying health-related claims and business or economy-related news.
Where We Get Information
Our Fact Check team gathers information from various sources, such as:
- Social Media: We monitor WhatsApp messages, trending topics, and posts from politicians and influencers on platforms like Facebook and Twitter.
- Mainstream Media: We review newspapers, TV news, and online media reports.
- Online Tools: We use tools like Google Reverse Image Search, Yandex, InVid Fake News Debunker, and Exif tools to check if images and videos are real or fake.
How We Verify Information
We encourage our readers to report suspicious content. If you find something that seems false, you can contact us at hi@cricextra.com for verification.
Our fact-checking process includes:
- Searching online: We use filters to find where a post or message originally came from.
- Contacting people involved: We speak to people connected to the topic, including experts like doctors for health-related fact checks.
- Using fact-checking tools: We rely on different online tools to verify images, videos, and information.
- Explaining the facts clearly: Our fact-check reports explain how fake news started, analyze the false claims, provide sources, and show social media engagement.
- Comparing with original content: We check viral posts against original sources to spot differences.
- Including expert opinions: We add comments from experts or people directly involved in the story.
- Giving clear conclusions: We explain why the false information spread and help readers recognize and avoid similar misinformation in the future.
Updating Stories and Correcting Mistakes
If there are new updates on a fact-checked story, we make sure to add the latest details. If we make a mistake, we take responsibility and correct it.
We only use reliable sources such as trusted news organizations, government websites, and research studies from well-known agencies. Experts in different fields also help us confirm facts.
By following these strict fact-checking steps, CrickeXtra aims to provide accurate information, stop misinformation, and help readers make informed decisions.