QUESTIONABLE SOURCE
A questionable source exhibits one or more of the following: extreme bias, consistent promotion of propaganda/conspiracies, poor or no sourcing to credible information, a complete lack of transparency, and/or is fake news. Fake News is the deliberate attempt to publish hoaxes and/or disinformation for the purpose of profit or influence (Learn More). Sources listed in the Questionable Category may be very untrustworthy and should be fact-checked on a per article basis. Please note sources on this list are not considered fake news unless specifically written in the reasoning section for that source. See all Questionable sources.
- Overall, we rate Breakingnews247.com Questionable based on the ability to create fake news that can be shared on the internet.
Detailed Report
Reasoning: Fake News
Bias Rating: N/A
Factual Reporting: LOW
Country: Unknown
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: LOW CREDIBILITY
History
Founded in 2016, Breakingnews247.net is a website that allows users to generate fake news. Their about page states, “This is an entertainment site; the news is created by users. These are humorous, fantasy, fictional news that should not be taken seriously or serve as a source of information.” The website’s header says “Prank Your Friends.” This website is identical to the Spanish version 12minutos.com.
Funded by / Ownership
Breakingnews247.net does not disclose ownership or how they are funded.
Analysis / Bias
In review, Breakingnews247.net is a website that is very similar to React365 in that you create a title, write in some text and upload a photo that will then generate a web page that you can share. People can make up anything they want. The website is designed to create fake news stories.
Overall, we rate Breakingnews247.net Questionable based on the ability to create fake news that can be shared on the internet. (D. Van Zandt 5/2/2019) Updated (04/29/2022)
Source: http://www.breakingnews247.net/
Last Updated on April 29, 2022 by Media Bias Fact Check
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