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Vodafone research shows 46% of UK teens have fallen for fake news online

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Almost half (46%) of teens in the UK have fallen for fake news, according to new research conducted by Vodafone UK for Safer Internet Day 2021. The research examines teenagers' perceptions of fake news, misinformation and the reliability of information they see online.

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Categories: Internet / Mobile & Wireless
Companies: Vodafone / Vodafone UK
Countries: United Kingdom
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