Check if the batch number, expiry date and manufacturer’s address on the secondary package are the same with that on the primary package. Check the legibility of the information on both the primary and secondary packages. Look for unusual fonts, font sizes, print colour, and spelling errors. Check if the security seal has been tampered with by looking for breaks or tears in the sealing tape and seals. Examine the package and check if it appears suspicious or different from what you previously know. Alternatively, users can click to access a global directory of fact-checking organisations. The chatbot aims to tackle misinformation and fake news by connecting users to independent fact-checkers in more than 70 countries. WhatsApp also enables its users to verify the information by texting The Poynter Institute’s IFCN WhatsApp chatbot by simply saving +1 (727) 2912606 as a contact number and texting, “Hi” to get a message or information validated. Add this WhatsApp number to verify information These tiplines act as source for verifying potentially fake and misleading content including photos, videos, and even voice recordings that might be false and are available in English and 11 Indian languages. The fact-checking organizations running the WhatsApp tiplines are certified by the International Fact-Checking Network and help individuals to double-check information that appears suspicious or inaccurate by sending it to the following tiplines: Also Read - WhatsApp restricts users from taking screenshot of 'view once' imagesĪccording to a WhatsApp statement, these are the current tiplines for users to verify information on the application: Also Read - WhatsApp is a surveillance tool, stay away from it: Telegram founder This is especially relevant during India’s ongoing state legislative assembly elections. WhatsApp has 10 independent fact-checking organizations that help users to identify, review, verify the information and help prevent the spread of misinformation on its platform. Also Read - WhatsApp's cloned app spying on Indians via recording video, audio: Report WhatsApp realizes this and has incorporated some methods using which you can cross-check information. 
While its easy to spread information using the app, it is as easy to spread fake news as well.
WhatsApp is easily the most influential messaging application in the country and may be the world too.
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