This video from FlackCheck.org helps readers identify “Key Characteristics of Bogusness” in chain emails.
FlackCheck.org Video: Spotting Bogus Claims
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No Russian Troops in U.S.
Q: Is Russia providing 15,000 troops to help the Federal Emergency Management Agency provide security for the U.S.?
A: No. A renewed agreement between the Russian Emergency Situations Ministry and FEMA only allows for the exchanging of emergency management experts, not security or military personnel.