faq - Don't Get Bunked!

Protect Yourself Online.
Get the skills you need to check emails, memes, news, and media with confidence.
Smarter choices. Safer browsing. Stronger you. ™

Home

Protect Yourself Online.
Get the skills you need to check emails, memes, news, and media with confidence.
Smarter choices. Safer browsing. Stronger you. ™

Home

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Last updated: 2026-08-06
Getting Started
Q: What is included in the Don’t Get Bunked! System™?
A: Three parts: (1) The Bunkproof Toolkit™ (guides, checklists, and compact PDFs), (2) the video course Bunkproof in 30 Minutes™, and (3) the eBook DEBUNK: Arm Yourself With the Tenets of Critical Thinking.
Q: How long does it take?
A: The video course is about 40 minutes total. Feel free to pause and follow along in the Toolkit as often as you'd like, so your actual completion time may be longer. The Toolkit is self-paced, and reading time for the book will vary.
Q: Do I need technical expertise to use this?
A: No. Everything is explained in plain English with clear, step-by-step examples. No technical background required.
Using the Toolkit
Q: Do I need special software or apps?
A: No. The Toolkit uses websites, resources, and PDFs that work in a standard web browser.
Q: Where are the printable handouts?
A: See Printable Handouts on the Resource Center area.
Q: Will this help with deepfakes and viral visuals?
A: Yes. The Toolkit includes Deepfakes & Digital Verification resources plus quick checks (e.g., reverse image search, keyframes, provenance).
Sources & Trust
Q: Are your sources trustworthy?
A: Don’t Get Bunked! points to independent, reputable resources (several ✔ IFCN-Verified). External links are labeled with ↗️ and open in a new tab or window; internal links open in the same tab.
Q: How is this different from free tips online?
A: It brings repeatable steps, a curated Toolkit, and clear, easy-to-follow materials together in one place so you can spend less time sorting through the noise.
Accessibility
Q: Do you support high contrast?
A: The site and PDFs are designed with accessibility in mind, including high contrast and readable text.
Q: Can I get a large-print version?
A: Not yet. Compact PDFs are available on each resource page now, and large-print versions are coming soon. If you're viewing a PDF on a phone, tablet, or computer, you can use your device's zoom controls to enlarge the text.
Q: Why do some links have a “#” in them (like /resource-center/#deepfakes)?
A: Links with a # are safe and normal — they just jump to a specific section on a page, instead of going to the top, so you don’t have to scroll.
For Groups (Senior Centers, Churches, Libraries)
Q: Can I use this in a workshop?
A: The Sharable Handouts on the landing page may be used in workshops with attribution. If you're interested in a Don't Get Bunked!™ presentation for your library, senior center, church, or other organization, visit SamMcCollough.com.
Privacy
Q: Do you sell my data?
A: No. Don’t Get Bunked!™ does not sell your personal information or share it with advertisers. See our Privacy Policy for details.
What is Don't Get Bunked?
Q: Do you fact-check claims for me?
A: No. Don’t Get Bunked! provides education, checklists, and links to reputable tools so you can verify information and spot scams yourself. We don’t publish verdicts or ratings on specific claims.
Q: What does “✔ IFCN-Verified” mean on some links?
A: Don’t Get Bunked!™ uses “✔ IFCN-Verified” to identify fact-checking organizations listed by the International Fact-Checking Network as verified signatories to its Code of Principles. Verified signatories undergo an assessment process covering standards including nonpartisanship and fairness, transparency of sources, funding and methodology, and corrections.
Q: Will you investigate a claim or a suspicious message for me?
A: We can’t investigate individual cases. Use the checklists and resources in the Bunkproof Toolkit™ to evaluate messages, headlines, images, audio/video, and websites—then contact the relevant company/agency via official channels.
Q: Is this a replacement for bank/IT support, legal, medical, or security advice?
A: No. Don’t Get Bunked! is educational. For urgent issues (payments sent, identity theft, malware), use the emergency steps in the Toolkit and contact your bank, provider, or the appropriate authority immediately.
Q: Can I share the one-page handouts?
A: Yes. They’re designed for sharing with attribution to Don't Get Bunked!™. For presentations and group programs, visit SamMcCollough.com.
Q: Do you endorse political parties, candidates, or positions?
A: No. Our materials teach neutral verification steps for public claims and rhetoric.
Q: What happens if sources disagree?
A: Compare methods, definitions, and date ranges; look for primary data; and wait for more evidence if needed. When in doubt, don’t share or act until you’ve cross-checked.

Home

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Last updated: 2026-08-06

Getting Started

Q: What is included in the Don’t Get Bunked! System™?A: Three parts: (1) The Bunkproof Toolkit™ (guides, checklists, and compact PDFs), (2) the video course Bunkproof in 30 Minutes™, and (3) the eBook DEBUNK: Arm Yourself With the Tenets of Critical Thinking.

Q: How long does it take?A: The video course is about 40 minutes total. Feel free to pause and follow along in the Toolkit as often as you'd like, so your actual completion time may be longer. The Toolkit is self-paced, and reading time for the book will vary.

Q: Do I need technical expertise to use this?A: No. Everything is explained in plain English with clear, step-by-step examples. No technical background required.

Using the Toolkit

Q: Do I need special software or apps?

A: No. The Toolkit uses websites, resources, and PDFs that work in a standard web browser.

Q: Where are the printable handouts?A: See Printable Handouts on the Resource Center area.

Q: Will this help with deepfakes and viral visuals?A: Yes. The Toolkit includes Deepfakes & Digital Verification resources plus quick checks (e.g., reverse image search, keyframes, provenance).

Sources & Trust

Q: Are your sources trustworthy?A: Don’t Get Bunked! points to independent, reputable resources (several ✔ IFCN-Verified). External links are labeled with ↗️ and open in a new tab or window; internal links open in the same tab.

Q: How is this different from free tips online?A: It brings repeatable steps, a curated Toolkit, and clear, easy-to-follow materials together in one place so you can spend less time sorting through the noise.

Accessibility

Q: Do you support high contrast?A: The site and PDFs are designed with accessibility in mind, including high contrast and readable text.

Q: Can I get a large-print version?A: Not yet. Compact PDFs are available on each resource page now, and large-print versions are coming soon. If you're viewing a PDF on a phone, tablet, or computer, you can use your device's zoom controls to enlarge the text.

Q: Why do some links have a “#” in them (like /resource-center/#deepfakes)?A: Links with a # are safe and normal — they just jump to a specific section on a page, instead of going to the top, so you don’t have to scroll.

For Groups (Senior Centers, Churches, Libraries)

Q: Can I use this in a workshop?A: The Sharable Handouts on the landing page may be used in workshops with attribution. If you're interested in a Don't Get Bunked!™ presentation for your library, senior center, church, or other organization, visit SamMcCollough.com.

Privacy

Q: Do you sell my data?A: No. Don’t Get Bunked!™ does not sell your personal information or share it with advertisers. See our Privacy Policy for details.

What is Don't Get Bunked?

Q: Do you fact-check claims for me?A: No. Don’t Get Bunked! provides education, checklists, and links to reputable tools so you can verify information and spot scams yourself. We don’t publish verdicts or ratings on specific claims.

Q: Is this a replacement for bank/IT support, legal, medical, or security advice?A: No. Don’t Get Bunked! is educational. For urgent issues (payments sent, identity theft, malware), use the emergency steps in the Toolkit and contact your bank, provider, or the appropriate authority immediately.

Q: Can I share the one-page handouts?A: Yes. They’re designed for sharing with attribution to Don't Get Bunked!™. For presentations and group programs, visit SamMcCollough.com.

Q: Do you endorse political parties, candidates, or positions?A: No. Our materials teach neutral verification steps for public claims and rhetoric.

Q: What happens if sources disagree?A: Compare methods, definitions, and date ranges; look for primary data; and wait for more evidence if needed. When in doubt, don’t share or act until you’ve cross-checked.

Q: What is included in the Don’t Get Bunked! System™?
A: Three parts: (1) The Bunkproof Toolkit™ (guides, checklists, and compact PDFs), (2) the video course Bunkproof in 30 Minutes™, and (3) the eBook DEBUNK: Arm Yourself With the Tenets of Critical Thinking.

Q: How long does it take?
A: The video course is about 40 minutes total. Feel free to pause and follow along in the Toolkit as often as you'd like, so your actual completion time may be longer. The Toolkit is self-paced, and reading time for the book will vary.

Q: Do I need technical expertise to use this?
A: No. Everything is explained in plain English with clear, step-by-step examples. No technical background required.

Q: Where are the printable handouts?
A: See Printable Handouts on the Resource Center area.

Q: Will this help with deepfakes and viral visuals?
A: Yes. The Toolkit includes Deepfakes & Digital Verification resources plus quick checks (e.g., reverse image search, keyframes, provenance).

Q: Are your sources trustworthy?
A: Don’t Get Bunked! points to independent, reputable resources (several ✔ IFCN-Verified). External links are labeled with ↗️ and open in a new tab or window; internal links open in the same tab.

Q: How is this different from free tips online?
A: It brings repeatable steps, a curated Toolkit, and clear, easy-to-follow materials together in one place so you can spend less time sorting through the noise.

Q: Do you support high contrast?
A: The site and PDFs are designed with accessibility in mind, including high contrast and readable text.

Q: Can I get a large-print version?
A: Not yet. Compact PDFs are available on each resource page now, and large-print versions are coming soon. If you're viewing a PDF on a phone, tablet, or computer, you can use your device's zoom controls to enlarge the text.

Q: Why do some links have a “#” in them (like /resource-center/#deepfakes)?
A: Links with a # are safe and normal — they just jump to a specific section on a page, instead of going to the top, so you don’t have to scroll.

Q: Can I use this in a workshop?
A: The Sharable Handouts on the landing page may be used in workshops with attribution. If you're interested in a Don't Get Bunked!™ presentation for your library, senior center, church, or other organization, visit SamMcCollough.com.

Q: Do you sell my data?
A: No. Don’t Get Bunked!™ does not sell your personal information or share it with advertisers. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Q: Do you fact-check claims for me?
A: No. Don’t Get Bunked! provides education, checklists, and links to reputable tools so you can verify information and spot scams yourself. We don’t publish verdicts or ratings on specific claims.

Q: Is this a replacement for bank/IT support, legal, medical, or security advice?
A: No. Don’t Get Bunked! is educational. For urgent issues (payments sent, identity theft, malware), use the emergency steps in the Toolkit and contact your bank, provider, or the appropriate authority immediately.

Q: Can I share the one-page handouts?
A: Yes. They’re designed for sharing with attribution to Don't Get Bunked!™. For presentations and group programs, visit SamMcCollough.com.

Q: Do you endorse political parties, candidates, or positions?
A: No. Our materials teach neutral verification steps for public claims and rhetoric.

Q: What happens if sources disagree?
A: Compare methods, definitions, and date ranges; look for primary data; and wait for more evidence if needed. When in doubt, don’t share or act until you’ve cross-checked.