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Tony Thompson

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Tony joined Full Fact in May 2022. He previously worked as the Crime Correspondent of The Observer and News Editor of Time Out. He is the author of 11 non-fiction books.

4 April 2025

From true crime author to fact checking PMQs: Why I became a fact checker

By Tony Thompson • 3 mins

As part of our #FactsMatter campaign, specialist journalist Tony Thompson explains how he came to work at Full Fact, having previously been a crime journalist and author. Read

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31 August 2023

Seven ways to spot if a Facebook post is a hoax

By Tony Thompson and Grace Rahman • 3 mins

Spotting hoax posts on Facebook isn’t always easy, so here are seven things to look for if you’re trying to tell a fake post from a real one Read

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From true crime author to fact checking PMQs: Why I became a fact checker

Seven ways to spot if a Facebook post is a hoax