25 Internet Users Being Fact-Checked In Real Time

We've all been guilty of lying at one point or another. It's just part of being human, and sometimes it's not even intentional. But some people out there really love lying so much that they use it as a crutch to replace actual effort in conversation. This is seen particularly often on social media, especially on the website that was once Twitter, and honestly, it's annoying to not know what sources and social media accounts we can trust anymore.

Sometimes it's just incredibly obvious that something's made up, and other times, a good call-out is necessary. Fortunately, the people behind these posts got what they deserved and were fact-checked by people who know better. It's satisfying to see, and definitely embarrassing for the people responsible, too. Take a look at some moments where people faced instant consequences for their online lies. Hopefully, these incidents will remind some people to stay honest on the internet.