🛡️ netzmeldung.com
DE
Risk: Elevated

Webinar: How do I recognize fake news?

Category: Consumer warnings · Published: 24/09/2026 · Last updated: 02/10/2026

Summary

What is this about? Current fraud case reported by Watchlist Internet. Details see linked source.
Who is affected? Consumers in Germany.
How high is the risk? Elevated

Why is this warning issued?

This warning was included because it is based on a report from Watchlist Internet. It is intended to protect other users from this type of fraud. The assessed risk is elevated.

How the scam works

  • No fraud scheme is described in the source text
  • This is information about a preventive educational offering
  • The goal is education about false reports on the internet

How to recognise it

  • This report describes NO specific fraud scheme
  • This is a legitimate educational offering from Saferinternet.at and Arbeiterkammer Salzburg
  • No affected domains or specific perpetrators named
  • Name of the speaker and organizer are transparently provided
  • Prize without participation or 'free' offer with data request
  • Advance payment demanded for 'fees/taxes'
  • Hidden contract term or follow-up costs

How to protect yourself

  • General source verification: Check who is behind a piece of information
  • Compare reports with reputable established media
  • Pay attention to the date and original source of a report
  • Be skeptical of emotionalizing or sensationalist headlines
  • Visit reputable educational offerings such as Saferinternet.at or the consumer protection center

What you should never do

  • Do not forward questionable content without verification
  • Do not react prematurely to emotional or provocative claims
  • Do not share personal data with unknown webinar providers

Frequently asked questions

Is this a fraud warning?

No, the source text describes no fraud scheme, but announces a webinar by the consumer protection organization Saferinternet.at and the Arbeiterkammer Salzburg on the topic of fake news.

When does the webinar take place?

According to the source on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, from 18:30 to 20:00.

Who is organizing the webinar?

The organizer is Saferinternet.at in cooperation with the Arbeiterkammer Salzburg. The speaker is Christian Lechner-Barboric (Saferinternet.at trainer, SI Academy e.U.).

What will I learn in the webinar?

The webinar is intended to show how to recognize false reports and conspiracy theories and what a critical approach to information looks like.

Comments

No comments yet. Registered users can share their experiences.

Related warnings

Original source

Find more information in the original source.

Watchlist Internet ↗

Update history

  • 02/10/2026Source added
  • 25/09/2026Description updated
  • 24/09/2026Warning added from an official source