News Source Reliability Checklist

News Source Reliability Checklist

Fast-moving news can be useful, but viral claims often travel without context. This checklist gives readers a repeatable way to slow down before sharing a screenshot, quote, video, or breaking-news claim.

The claim identifies a named source, document, institution, or eyewitness.
The source link leads to an original page, not only a screenshot or forwarded message.
At least one independent reliable outlet or official source confirms the core claim.
The date, location, and people in the claim match the event being discussed.
The headline does not exaggerate beyond what the article or document actually says.
Images or video have been checked for old uploads, edits, or missing context.
The account sharing it has a real identity, history, and correction behavior.

Tick the checks that pass.

How To Use The Score

A high score does not automatically prove a claim is true. It means the claim has more traceable support. A low score is a warning to wait, look for original sources, or share with clear caution instead of certainty.

This page supports Sach Suno’s media-literacy purpose without depending on daily publishing. Readers can return to it whenever a viral claim appears.

Public Sources To Check

Editorial note: these tools are educational estimates. They are not financial, legal, tax, or billing advice. Always check the latest official notice, bill, bank quote, or government source before making a decision.