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Got a suspicious message? Check4Spam is here to help you separate facts from fakes.
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Got a suspicious message? Check4Spam is here to help you separate facts from fakes.
Verify NowCheck4Spam is a free fact-checking service dedicated to identifying and exposing fake news, hoaxes, and misinformation circulating on social media. Founded in 2015 in Bengaluru, India, our mission is simple – make life easy for everyone and make life tough for spammers.
Created by tech enthusiasts Shammas Oliyath and Bal Krishn Birla, Check4Spam has grown into a trusted, community-driven platform that helps you decide if a viral message is true or false.
In this TEDx talk, Shammas Oliyath shares the journey, challenges, and philosophy behind building Check4Spam — a community-driven effort to fight fake news and misinformation.
This talk was presented at TEDxIBABangalore, an independently organized TED event hosted at Indus Business Academy, Bengaluru.
In 2014, during the Indian General Elections, I witnessed firsthand how misinformation and viral messages influenced public opinion. This was one of the experiences that led me to start Check4Spam — a platform dedicated to fact-checking and helping people separate truth from fake forwards.
I’ve written about this personal journey on Medium, sharing how a sense of social responsibility combined with a passion for technology sparked the idea.
Read the Full Story on Medium
Team Check4Spam proudly collaborated with the
Karnataka State Police
to build and launch their official fact-checking portal:
factcheck.ksp.gov.in.
Forward any suspicious message via WhatsApp or submit it online. Fast, simple, and accessible to everyone.
Our team digs deep, verifying facts with trusted sources to debunk fake news and expose hoaxes.
Use our dedicated search tool to check if a rumor has been debunked before – your personal truth detector.
Explanations are provided in several languages, ensuring truth is accessible to everyone.
BuzzFeed News profiled our founders, dubbing us the “Snopes of India” for fighting fake news.
The Economic Times highlights our approach and our response to over 100 verification requests daily.
An early profile showcasing how our team verifies suspicious claims from viral posts.
The Better India shares our story of tackling over 100+ verification requests daily.
NPR features our work in debunking dangerous health misinformation.
(Translation: "Check4Spam website will tell you the truth of viral videos.") NDTV Khabar brings our service to non-English audiences.
BBC News profiles India’s emerging fact-checking community, featuring Check4Spam.
The Sunday Guardian covers how fact-checkers like Check4Spam are empowering citizens against misinformation.
South China Morning Post highlights Check4Spam’s role among India’s digital truth warriors.
RFI features Check4Spam as an innovative approach to debunking fake news in a diverse media landscape.
The Poynter Institute recognizes Check4Spam as a pioneer among India’s fact-checking initiatives.
The Times of India explains how tech experts, including Check4Spam, are empowering users to verify information.
Wired examines the role of WhatsApp in amplifying fake news and inciting violence in India.
The Hindu explores methods to sift through viral forwards and uncover the facts behind the claims.
Economic Times examines the surge of fake news in 2019 and highlights how fact-checkers stepped up to combat misinformation.
Hindustan Times Tech reports on Karnataka police’s initiative to counter fake news with a dedicated busting website.
Inc42 explores the challenges fact-checkers face in the midst of escalating tensions and widespread social media misinformation.
Livemint offers practical tips on identifying fake news, empowering readers to safeguard themselves against misinformation.
