"Fake news" can be easy to identify. It is usually sensationalistic, and
it has an element of ridiculousness about it. But it isn't always easy to
tell when someone spreads gossip as if it is the unvarnished truth. Because
it is interesting and even titillating, we fall into the trap of believing.
Someone may soon come to you with "news" that could be fake, Cancer. You may
sense this but feel inclined to believe it anyway because the source is
presumably trustworthy. However, you should question it before you become a
believer.