Osaka gov't warns of baseless rumors on social media after quake

The Osaka prefectural government has urged people not to share groundless information on social media after rumors fanning fears about foreigners spread in the wake of a deadly earthquake that rocked western Japan on Monday."False information, such as news about an accident that never happened, is posted and widely shared on social media. Be aware of sources and confirm whether the information is reliable," the Osaka prefectural government said on its website.Among the rumors were Twitter posts saying foreigners in Japan will start robbing convenience stores and others warning of possible t…READ FULL ARTICLE