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Passage: Smartphones have transformed how people in small towns access information, from checking crop prices to attending online classes. However, the same devices have also made misinformation spread faster, as unverified messages travel through social media within minutes. Some community leaders now hold sessions to teach residents how to verify news before sharing it further. Question: What can be inferred about unverified messages on social media?
A. They are always false
B. They are checked automatically by social media apps
C. They can spread rapidly and cause harm if not checked ✅
D. They only appear in small towns
