About Us

Fact Myths is an independent digital journalism initiative with a mission to fight misinformation, explain issues and make the internet safer. We are committed to transparency, impartiality, and accountability in all aspects of our methodology. In the ‘Fake News’ era, nuance and neutrality are dead. Unfortunately, with digitalization and social media, there is an increase in the widespread news either factual or fake making the authenticity of the content questionable – readers need a better way to find the facts.

We are a dedicated team of researchers, analysts and journalists adamant about providing you with the truth. Our mission is to sift through the overwhelming amount of misinformation circulating on various platforms and separate facts from falsehoods.

Our core values revolve around the principles of transparency, accountability and integrity, emphasizing impartiality and rigor. With a strong inclination towards fostering critical thinking and healthy debates in our global community, We embraces the responsibility of helping people navigate the complex landscape of information consumption while promoting ethics in journalism.

Our team is constantly scanning news articles, social media posts, and political statements to identify any misleading or false information. We cover news, politics and wide range of topics relevant to our everyday lives.

We understand the impact that malinformation has on society and thus we work diligently utilizing research methodologies to keep our content accurate and up-to-date.

Privacy Policy

Fact Myths immensely values the privacy of our readers and we want to remain as transparent as possible about the kind of information we are using.

Log Files: Fact Myths uses your log files which include internet protocol (IP) addresses, type of browser, Internet Service Provider (ISP), date/time stamp, referring/exit pages, and the number of clicks to analyse trends, administer the site, track user’s movement around the site, and gather demographic information. All of this is not personally identifiable.

Google Analytics: We use Google Analytics to help us understand our reader demographics and behaviours.

Cookies: To enhance service responsiveness, we use cookies and similar electronic tools. These collect data on website and mobile application activity, assigning unique user IDs and helping understand user interests. Some advertisers may also use their own cookies, which we don’t control. You may manage your cookie preferences, but blocking them may affect certain website or app features.

Tip Line: We have a contact form on our website for those who wish to contact us and wish to submit a claim they want fact-checked. The information you provide us with here is not used for anything else but to keep a track of the queries and help us respond to your query better.

Methodology

At Fact Myths, we employ a systematic and multi-layered approach to identify, analyze, and counter misinformation and disinformation. Our methodology combines advanced technology, rigorous research, and collaborative efforts to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information we verify.

Detection:

We manually monitor a wide range of platforms to identify potentially misleading or false information:

• Media Scanning: Our team actively tracks news outlets, social media platforms, and messaging apps for questionable content.
• Crowdsourced Reporting: We encourage individuals and organizations to report suspicious claims directly to us for investigation.
• Pattern Recognition: Through meticulous observation, our team identifies recurring themes and narratives that may signal disinformation campaigns.

Verification

Once flagged, information undergoes a comprehensive verification process using cutting-edge tools and techniques:

• Source Authentication: Identifying the origin of the claim and evaluating its credibility.
• Reverse Image and Video Analysis: Using tools like Google Reverse Image Search, InVID, and metadata viewers to detect manipulated visuals.Cross-Referencing: Comparing claims with verified data from trusted databases and fact-checking platforms.
• Establishing contact with the local authorities or police in case of viral rumours, particularly the communally sensitive ones to verify the truth behind them.

Analysis

We delve deeper into the context and potential impact of the misinformation:

• Content Analysis: Examining the language, intent, and target audience of the claim.
• Network Mapping: Identifying how and where the misinformation spreads, including potential disinformation networks.
• Impact Assessment: Evaluating the societal, economic, and political implications of the false information.

Debunking

• Once verified, our team provides clear, evidence-based explanations to counter misinformation:
• Detailed Reports: Publishing findings on our website, highlighting the facts and debunking false narratives.
• Infographics and Videos: Creating user-friendly content to simplify complex information for the public.