π¨ ALERT: Report Misinformation NOW
You’ve done the research. You’ve found the evidence. Now SPREAD THE TRUTH. Report your findings to elected officials, local media, fact-checkers, and social media platforms. Your report can trigger investigations and counter false narratives at scale.
π Your Misinformation Finding
Start by confirming your finding details, then select which channels you want to alert.
ποΈ Alert Your Elected Officials
β οΈ MOST IMPACTFUL: Multiple constituent reports to officials trigger investigations
π§ Email to Your Representatives
Your U.S. Representative and both U.S. Senators are your fastest path to action. Reports from constituents get flagged for congressional staff review.
π Next Steps:
- Go to House.gov/representatives and find your Representative
- Click “Contact” and go to their email form
- Paste the subject line and body above
- Send!
Then repeat for both U.S. Senators:
- Go to Senate.gov/senators
- Find your two Senators
- Send the same message to each
ποΈ State/Local Officials
Don’t stop there! State legislators and local officials also need to know about misinformation campaigns affecting your community.
Find your state legislature β
Find your local officials β
πΊ Alert Local Media
β οΈ Journalists investigate the source of misinformation campaigns
π§ Email to Local News Outlets
Local newspapers, TV news, and radio stations actively investigate misinformation stories. A tip from a community member can trigger their investigation.
π Finding Your Local Media:
- Search “[YOUR CITY] news” to find local outlets
- Look for “Tips” or “Contact” page on their website
- Email your report to tips@[outlet].com or use their form
- Also try: local newspaper investigative reporter, TV news director
π Submit to Fact-Checking Organizations
β οΈ Fact-checkers have large audiences; their verdicts get amplified across media
π Submit to Fact-Checkers:
Each has its own submission form. Open in new tabs and submit your finding.
- PolitiFact
politifact.com/contact - FactCheck.org
factcheck.org/ask - Snopes
snopes.com/contact - AP Fact Check
apnews.com/fact-check - Full Fact (UK)
fullfact.org/contact
π What to Tell Them:
Use this template when submitting:
π Your Reporting Progress
Track which channels you’ve alerted. The more channels you report to, the bigger impact you have.
Your reports have been generated. By following the steps above and submitting to officials, media, fact-checkers, and platforms, you’re taking direct action against disinformation.
Remember: You’re not trying to convince the people who already believe the lie. You’re providing evidence to decision-makers, journalists, and platforms who can counter the narrative at scale.
One more thing: Share this page with others. The more people who report the same false claim, the faster officials investigate and platforms respond.
π« Report on Social Media Platforms
β οΈ Platforms remove false content & add warnings to posts
π± Platform-Specific Reporting:
Each social media platform has a built-in report system. Use it to flag the false post directly.
π Facebook/Instagram:
π (Twitter):
π± TikTok:
πΊ YouTube:
π Other Platforms:
Most platforms have report/flag buttons. Look for three dots, flag icon, or “Report” button near the post. Choose “false information,” “misleading,” or “misinformation” category.