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Rumors, libel, and misinformation can take place on social media, workplaces, and courtrooms. Some fictions will disappear while others diffuse and spread. Whether you are being slandered in front, behind your back, in court, or in the press, it's important to stay calm and knowledgeable about your rights. With the calmness and support of trusted people, you can work hard to regain your reputation and confidence.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Responding to rumors

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   Keep calm. If a co-worker, acquaintance, or relative accuses you of something unrelated to you, it's best to face them calmly and directly. If you are slandered by the person you are facing, you will need to take a deep breath before reacting. If you receive a charge in the form of a text or text message, you will have the opportunity to think and confront when you are calm and collected.

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   Confirm the truth. Once you have calmed down, make sure you confirm the truth as concisely as possible. If the accuser is willing to listen, this will save you from bothering to find arguments. If they don't want to listen, take control of your anger.
   • Even if the conversation ends when the accuser doesn't accept what you say, when there is time to analyze it, they may believe you.

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   Learn the story. Determine where the lie comes from, and why the person accusing you of trusting the false information. If they don't want or can't reveal who spread the rumor, ask if they can offer you a chat with someone.
   • If they refuse to help you, ask them to imagine if you are innocent they have any advice for you. Ask "Brother / sister may Tell me something? "
   • You may have to accept that you will never know the full story. Let the rumors disappear rather than re-ignite on further investigation.

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   Get help. Let your friends or trusted colleagues know that you are worried about the rumor, and ask them to speak up for you. The network of good relationships will keep you from having to speak up for yourself again.
   • If you know that the slander is rooted in arbitrary speculation or misunderstanding, rather than malice, ask the accuser to correct the facts and help you stop the false rumor.

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   Forgive. Remind yourself that what seems malicious is often due to negligence or misunderstanding. Avoid anger or revenge. The way you behave under pressure will make you more judged than rumors.
   • Don't argue with another lie, because they more or less negatively affect your honor because you are always a truth-teller.

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   Re-establish relationships. False accusations can cause persistent harm, or put a relationship into crisis. Chat honestly and objectively with family and friends, and seek a counselor if the relationship is severely broken.Take the initiative to invite someone you have not contacted for a long time.
   • If you want to meet new people, pursue a new hobby to get to know more friends. You can volunteer, sign up for a class, or join a group to make friends with like-minded people.

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   Take care of yourself. Your self-esteem can go down when you are slandered. Remind yourself of the obvious fact: high self-esteem is built on facts. Taking care of yourself is key: exercise, and eat a healthy diet. Keep your home neat and clean, and put on clothes that help you feel confident.
   • Repeating affirmations, such as "People care about me", or "I'm proud of my achievements" can help you recover from being hurt by false accusations. .
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Part 2 of 3: Responding to an investigation from human resources

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   Co-operate. If you are the subject of an investigation of the human resources department, keep in mind that you need a representative required by the nature of the job, and in some cases as required by law, to investigate the allegation . If you cooperate with the "investigator", you will reduce the credibility of the slander regarding your dignity.

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   Confirm the truth. Tell your agent exactly what happened (or didn't happen). If you have good evidence, let them know.

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   Make a question. Gather as many facts as possible. Ask what you can expect as the investigation takes place, and in the meantime if you should adjust your work. You can also ask about how to know when the investigation is finished, who will tell you, and when the issue will be resolved.
   • If the information is not clear ask, "What can you tell me about?"
   • Make sure you know the name of the "investigator" and their contact information.
   • Finally, ask who you are entitled to discuss the investigation with.

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   Find out about your rights. If the false accusation does not go away, you will need to speak up to argue. The lies may not lead to anything, but be prepared in case you don't get a promotion, get suspended, or get fired. Stay calm and seek help from your boss or anyone in authority to discuss your issue.
   • The law does not always protect you from being falsely dismissed because of fabrications or unable to prove arguments. Unless you have signed a minimum employment contract, you are only a temporary employee, and may be fired for any reason.
   • If you signed an employment contract stating that you were only fired for a crime, or if you believe that you were discriminated against, you can sue when they terminate the contract illegally.
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Part 3 of 3: Denying false information in the media

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   Find out your rights. Fraudulent information in the press or on the internet is called "visual defamation", while slander on television, radio, or in conversation is called "audible defamation". . Get advice from a lawyer if you can pay the lawsuit: in certain cases you can sue the person who slandered you.
   • Not all false accusations are considered defamatory. Your case will not be considered defamatory if they do not speak directly to you, if your dignity has been publicly judged, if you have made statements in support of false claims. , if you are a member of the public, or if the person who defames you is a former boss or protected person.

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   Give corrective information. If you feel safe, communicating the other side of the story could put an end to the rumor or turn it in your favor. You can contact reporters and publishers that have followed the story and ask them to remove the fabricated news or post a truth-correcting message.
   • If you are charged with a crime, get advice from a solicitor before giving any official testimony.

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   Let the rumors go away on their own. The less you react, the better. Once you have worked with an attorney, or in less severe cases, make the correction publicly available, so you have done as much as you can. If you continue to refute every relevant defamation, you are risking a re-opening of the story.

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   Create positive content. After the story is over, search your name online to see what you have found. If the false rumor is still one of the first results to appear, take the time to write positive information about yourself online. You can write articles or post videos that are not related to the fabricated news. Create a website of what you love, or keep up with your professional profile.
   • Actively share new content with friends and family to push posts to the top of the search results page.
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Warning

• If you think that you are being slandered often, but people you trust are not supporting your fear, you may be experiencing dementia or paranoia. Seek help from your doctor if you are confused or if loved ones are worried about you.