Scam? Are you liable when defamatory statements are published online?
> Generally, you are responsible for everything you publish, even when the information comes from a third party. Therefore, you can be found liable for repeating a defamatory statement from a source; even attributing that source will not shield you from a lawsuit.
johnnytrader33, can you be sued for libel on social media?
> On social media, defamation often manifests as libel, since it concerns written statements. A defamatory tweet, post, or retweet that spreads false information about a person can lead to a defamation claim, especially under the rigorous standards set by defamation law in places like California, New York, and England.
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