How to Flag Misinformation on Social Media: A Step-by-Step Guide

Misinformation spreads fast online, but you have the power to stop it. Whether it’s a fake news article, a misleading video, or a doctored image, social media platforms provide tools to flag and report false content. But do you know how to use them effectively? In this guide, we break down the steps to flag misinformation on major platforms like X (Twitter), Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. By taking action, you help protect the integrity of online spaces and ensure that facts not falsehoods shape public conversations.

Flagging Misinformation on Youtube

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Flagging Misinformation on LinkedIn

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Flagging Misinformation on Facebook

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Requesting For A Community Note on X

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Tumwine Edward

Edward Tumwine is a Digital Communications Consultant, Lecturer, and Media Viability Expert with over nine years of experience in media relations, content strategy, and digital communications. He has advised organizations and journalists on media sustainability, new media skills, and leveraging digital tools for impact. Edward currently serves as the Communications Officer at Debunk Media Initiative, where he leads strategic communications to combat misinformation. He also lectures in Multimedia Production at Uganda Christian University’s School of Journalism and Communication.