 And find possibly some fact checks that you trust to verify news that seem highly unlikely before trusting or sharing it. This can also help separate fact from opinion. But unfortunately, some of these fact checks may have their own agenda. So again, you go into the next tip, which is trust your gut. Misinformation and disinformation are created to get extreme reactions out of people. If what you're seeing or reading makes you feel strong emotions, it could be a sign that something isn't right.