Psychologist: Those who share unverified info lack self-esteem

Virtual unreality: Be mindful of potential lies or hoaxes on the Internet.

KUALA LUMPUR: We all know that person. He or she relentlessly shares alarming hoax messages, unverified photos of fake food in China or links to shoddy websites.

Most people who actively share unverified information on social media may be doing so because they want to feel relevant and “connected” to their group, said one of Malaysia’s leading psychologists.