The Castellón prank and fake photos in local newspapers: what happened. For years, several local newspapers in Castellón published reader-submitted photos that later turned out to be part of an organised prank. The case became known when it was revealed that many images showed famous people or invented identities.
Contexto
Beyond the anecdote, the story highlights the importance of checking images, names and sources before publishing social or archive content. It is also a useful example of local media literacy.
Por qué importa
For readers, the practical lesson is simple: old images, screenshots and third-party submissions need context, dates and verification before being trusted.