Case 03 / Institution verification
Fake institutional announcement
Check whether a statement that appears to come from an institution is supported by the real account, domain, and official correction channels.
Real-case basis: A fake verified Eli Lilly account claimed insulin would be free.
Data package
A social post using a logo and a similar account name
The official account handle, website, and press page
Correction or clarification from the institution
A basic timeline from reliable reporting
Task
Check the handle, account age, verification type, and linked domain.
Search the official website and press channels for the same statement.
Separate the fake post from the real correction in the report.
Hint
A badge alone is not institutional proof.
The press page is stronger than a social screenshot.
Viral reach does not make a statement official.
Answer key
The post did not come from the official institutional account.
The handle difference and official correction should be shown together.
A careful result says the statement was not published by the institution.
Weak analysis example
The account has a verification badge and the logo matches, so the statement can be treated as official.
Careful report example
The posting account does not match the official handle. The institution did not publish the same statement on its website or official account, and later corrected the misleading post. The claim should be treated as impersonation-based misinformation.