Since anyone can publish on the internet, it has brought an avalanche of false information, rumor and urban legends. Before you believe everything you read, check the facts at one of these websites:
www.snopes.com is a great resource for dispelling misinformation including frauds, scams, and unbelievable stories. The site is well organized by category.
www.hoaxbusters.org warns that there is never a good reason to pass on email chain letters. Their hoax busting advice is alphabetized.
www.truthorfiction.com shows current information for online rumors and tells if they are fact or fiction.
www.hoaxslayer.com claims to have been debunking email hoaxes and internet scams since 2003.
