Deception

noun a type of yellow journalism or propaganda that consists of deliberate misinformation or hoaxes spread via traditional print and broadcast news media or online social media

adjective not real or genuine; counterfeit

• The spread of fake news has become a major concern in the digital age.
• I can't believe people still fall for fake news on social media.
• Don't trust everything you read online, there's a lot of fake news out there.
• Her gossip about me was like fake news spreading like wildfire.