This document discusses the sharing of fake information on social media. It notes that fake information is shared for quick publicity, criminal intentions, or to generate controversy. Many people share fake news because they believe it is genuine due to how messages are crafted or their lack of media literacy. Fake information is often shared to warn others of health or financial risks or with people who share similar interests or can be influenced. However, consumers often do not check the authenticity of information they receive, which allows fake news to spread. An experiment showed how quickly and widely fake news about a classmate getting married was shared and believed on social media.