Debunking Resource List

Trusted Sources to Check Before You Share

Real, trusted places to check claims, scams, and viral stories — fast.

✔IFCN-Verified Fact-Checkers

AFP Fact Check — Global coverage.

🌐 https://factcheck.afp.com ↗️

Reuters Fact Check — International wire-service fact checking.

🌐 https://www.reuters.com/fact-check ↗️

AP Fact Check — U.S. & international statements.

🌐 https://apnews.com/ap-fact-check ↗️

PolitiFact — U.S. political claims (Truth-O-Meter).

🌐 https://www.politifact.com ↗️

FactCheck.org — U.S. non-profit, politics & public policy.

🌐 https://www.factcheck.org ↗️

Science Feedback / Health Feedback — Expert-reviewed science & health claim checks.

🌐 https://science.feedback.org ↗️

…and dozens more global signatories.

For a full list, visit:

🌐 https://ifcncodeofprinciples.poynter.org/signatories ↗️

🏛️ Government & Consumer Protection

FTC.gov — Scam alerts and reporting.

🌐 https://consumer.ftc.gov/scams ↗️

USA.gov — Central resource for fraud reporting and official contacts.

🌐 https://www.usa.gov/scams-and-fraud ↗️

IdentityTheft.gov — Official federal recovery guide.

🌐 https://www.identitytheft.gov ↗️

🧬 Science & Health Accuracy

Science Feedback / Health Feedback — Expert reviews of viral science & health claims.

🌐 https://sciencefeedback.co ↗️

FDA Recalls & Safety Alerts — Real-time updates on supplements, foods, and drugs.

🌐 https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts ↗️

📌 Sam’s Tips

Pause before you share — if it sounds shocking, it’s designed to.

Cross-check at least two trusted sources.

Bookmark this list — keeping real sources handy is half the battle.