A fake news website or source provides false or misleading information and claims them as fact or news.
Examples of Fake News In Print
Tabloids: Tabloid stories were some of the first appearances of 'fake news'. Tabloids featured sensationalized, wildly exaggerated, and unsubstantiated stories designed to make money.
The National Enquirer and Weekly World News were two long-time tabloids appearing at newsstands
Examples of Fake News Online