In a recent turn of events‚ a fabricated news story targeting Lee Kern the British writer and comedian known for his work on Borat has been circulating online. The fake screenshot designed to look like a MailOnline article‚ has been making rounds on social media platforms
The bogus headline which we wont repeat here due to its sensitive nature‚ was dated 12/12/21 and falsely attributed to a non-existent reporter “Ross Bollen“. Fact-checkers at Reuters have confirmed that no such article exists on MailOnlines website nor are there any pieces authored by the aforementioned reporter
Its worth noting that Kern who received an Oscar nod almost 4 years ago for his contribution to “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm“ has been the subject of legitimate news coverage. An article from over 2 years ago discussed his experiences with anti-Semitism however‚ it was published by a different news outlet
The image used in the fake screenshot appears to have been lifted from this genuine article highlighting the deceptive tactics employed by those spreading misinformation
When approached for comment both MailOnline and Lee Kern did not provide an immediate response. The Reuters Fact Check team‚ after thorough investigation has labeled this claim as false emphasizing the importance of critical media consumption in todays digital landscape
In conclusion this incident serves as a stark reminder of the prevalence of fake news and the need for vigilance when encountering sensational headlines online