What is the best way to verify claims made in a social media post?

Verify a claim by checking the evidence behind it, not by counting reactions or seeing whether it is repeated. Visit the linked article and compare the claim with reporting from other credible sources. Comments, likes, and repetition across platforms do not establish that a claim is true. The best choice is fact-checking by visiting the linked article and other articles.

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