I just got a copy of an email showing an albino deer with a touching story about it nearly getting hit by a car near Stanley. It was rescued and turned over to a game warden. Well, the first thing I do when I find something in my email is verify it. Turns out that this cute little guy is all over the net. He’s been found in Texas, Michigan, parts unknown, and now North Dakota! Always by the same loving family, although they seem to change their names slightly here and there. Shifty characters.

You can go to either snopes.com or just Google it to find out the truth.

So…the next time you find out about a million dollar offer from Bill Gates, or hear about a tax on emails, or get an inbox full of pictures too good to be true…check them out. Especially before forwarding them to your entire address book. Time spent checking your facts instead is a lot better than time spent trying to get your credibility back. Ask the New York Times.