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Got a suspicious message? Check4Spam is India's community-driven fact-checking platform — separating facts from fakes since 2016. Featured in BuzzFeed, BBC, NPR, and more.
What is Check4Spam?
Check4Spam is a free fact-checking service dedicated to identifying and exposing fake news, hoaxes, and misinformation circulating on social media. Founded 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. We respond to hundreds of verification requests every day.
The Story Behind Check4Spam
How Elections 2014 Inspired It All
In 2014, during the Indian General Elections, witnessing firsthand how misinformation and viral messages influenced public opinion sparked the idea for Check4Spam — a platform dedicated to fact-checking and helping people separate truth from fake forwards.
A sense of social responsibility combined with a passion for technology was the catalyst. Read the full personal journey on Medium.
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Partnering with Karnataka Police
Team Check4Spam proudly collaborated with the Karnataka State Police to build and launch their official fact-checking portal: factcheck.ksp.gov.in.
How It Works
Key Features & Tools
Media Coverage
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