Friend: Hey, have you heard the latest news about Sarah? Apparently, she got fired from her job because she stole money from the company!
You: Hold on a minute, I heard the same thing, but I also heard that it's not true.
Friend: What do you mean it's not true? Everyone is talking about it.
You: Well, I did some research and talked to a mutual friend who works with Sarah. It turns out that she did not steal any money. In fact, she was let go due to company restructuring and budget cuts.
Friend: Really? That's not what I heard.
You: Yes, it's definitely not true. And spreading false rumors like this can be damaging to someone's reputation and career. We should always verify the information before sharing it with others.
Friend: I never thought of it that way. Thank you for letting me know. I'll make sure to correct this information with anyone I may have shared it with.
You: No problem, that's what friends are for. Let's be more mindful of the information we share and help combat the spread of fake news.