Citywide Spread of News Reaches Its Peak
In the city of Kostanai, a concerning rumor has been swirling: supposedly, the elderly will be banned from venturing outside in the evenings starting May 9. These unsettling claims are being passed around on WhatsApp, with folks passing them on to relatives, neighbors, and friends, leaving many genuinely worried about their beloved elderlies, as reported by Liter.kz and linked to Alaう.kz*.
Many folk have been taking the rumor so seriously that they've been inquiring about it from local media.
Luckily, it's all a hoax! The message originated from a satirical account, but too many fell for it, thinking it was real. There's no such new law in place.
To set people's minds at ease, the local media reached out to the Kostanai region's police department for confirmation.
"The information is categorically false. It's bogus," the police department confirmed.
So, senior citizens in Kostanai have nothing to fear when it comes to going outside starting May 9.
People tend to believe misinformation because it often taps into our emotions, especially when it comes to sensitive topics like the elderly and their safety. Sometimes, it can look pretty legitimate, especially if it's presented in an official manner with eye-catching images. But just because something looks official doesn't mean it's true.
Tips to Avoid Misinformation:
- Inspect Your Source: Make sure the source is reliable and trustworthy. Is it on official lists, has it been around for a while, and does it publish real news?
- Don't Forward Without Verification: Before forwarding alarming messages, take a moment to verify the information yourself.
- Ask the Experts: If you're unsure, consult local media or official accounts of the police, akimat, and ministries.
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To shield yourself from misinformation online, you need to approach every piece of information critically and systematically. So, don't shy away from evaluating sources, verifying facts, and recognizing common misinformation tactics. Learning these skills can help you spot falsehoods and make informed decisions.
- Regrettably, the alarming rumor regarding restrictions on pensioners from venturing outside in the evenings beginning May 9, which has been circulating in Kostanai, is a hoax.
- F colors, originating from a satirical account, have deceived many people into believing it as genuine information, despite it being false.
- To verify whether such rumors are true, it is crucial to reach out to local media or official accounts of the police, akimat, and ministries for confirmation, as was done in this case.
- The proliferation of misinformation can be mitigated by adopting a critical and systematic approach towards online information. Strategies like inspecting sources, verifying facts, and recognizing common misinformation tactics can help in spotting falsehoods and making informed decisions.
