also: フェークニュース
noun
Refers to deliberately false or misleading information presented as news, often for political or commercial gain. Used in the same sense as the English term.
SNSでフェイクニュースが拡散された。
Fake news was spread on social media.
フェイクニュースに惑わされないように、情報源を確認
It's important to check the source so you aren't misled by fake news.