About Spot the Fakes

Media literacy built for what people actually encounter.

Spot the Fakes is an independent educational campaign that helps people slow down, trace sources, check context, and use technical evidence responsibly when they encounter suspicious images, video, or audio.

Practice with real source trails

The quiz pairs synthetic media with authentic material from public archives and government science organizations. Every answer identifies the source, generation tool, and reuse terms.

Teach verification, not visual guessing

The campaign emphasizes original sources, context, Content Credentials, provider watermark checks, and careful detector use. No single visual clue or detector score is treated as a verdict.

Keep public claims measurable

Website interactions and physical distribution are reported separately. Physical reach appears only after materials are delivered and a participating organization confirms its display.

What is available

A quiz, a verification guide, and free public materials.

The website is free to use. Print-ready cards can be downloaded without an account, and eligible public-serving organizations may request a printed kit at no cost.

Spot the Fakes is educational and does not authenticate files for individuals, investigate crimes, or provide emergency assistance. When harm or fraud may be occurring, preserve the evidence and contact the relevant platform, financial institution, organization, or authority.

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