About Us | TruthOrRumor

Our purpose

We make claims easier to check before they spread.

TruthOrRumor is designed for readers who want clear verification of viral posts, public claims, images, videos, health warnings, and online rumors.

Our goal is simple: show what is confirmed, what is missing, what is misleading, and what still needs evidence. We write for everyday readers, so each fact check should be direct, readable, and useful before someone shares a claim with friends, family, or the public.

Editorial method

Evidence comes first.

Each report identifies the exact claim, traces the source, compares it with primary evidence, and explains the rating in plain language.

01 Find the original claim

Capture the exact words, image, video, or post being checked.

02 Verify with records

Use official documents, direct sources, and expert context where needed.

03 Explain the rating

Publish the evidence, limits, and conclusion clearly.

Why TruthOrRumor exists

Rumors move fast. Verification should be easier to find.

A misleading caption, old photo, edited video, or fabricated screenshot can travel across platforms before most readers know where it came from. TruthOrRumor is built to slow that cycle down by checking the claim itself, not the popularity of the post.

We focus on claims that can affect public understanding, personal safety, financial decisions, civic trust, or community behavior. When a claim cannot be fully verified, we say that clearly instead of forcing a conclusion.

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Source-first reporting

We look for original records, official statements, direct posts, data sources, and firsthand documentation before relying on summaries.

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Clear claim wording

Each fact check should identify the exact claim being reviewed so readers know what is being rated and what is outside the scope.

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Readable conclusions

Ratings should explain the evidence in plain language, with enough context for readers to understand why the conclusion was reached.

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Corrections matter

If new evidence changes a conclusion, the article should be updated and the change should be visible to readers.

Rating guide

How fact checks are labeled.

TruthOrRumor ratings are meant to be simple and transparent. A rating should never replace the evidence; it should help readers understand the evidence faster.

True

The central claim is supported by reliable evidence.

Needs Context

The claim contains some truth but leaves out important details, timing, scale, or conditions.

False

The central claim is contradicted by reliable evidence or uses fabricated material.

Reviewing

The claim is being checked, but there is not enough evidence yet for a final rating.

Transparency

Readers should be able to see how a conclusion was reached.

Future TruthOrRumor reports should link or describe the evidence used wherever possible. If a source cannot be named for safety, privacy, or legal reasons, the article should explain the limitation.

We welcome corrections, additional documents, and source material from readers. The Contact Us page is available for claim submissions, correction requests, and editorial messages.