That 'fact-checked' meme from last March was actually fake, and I only found out yesterday

I saw this viral meme about a politician's quote that claimed to be fact-checked by three outlets, and I reposted it to my 200 follower Telegram group without thinking. Turns out the screenshot was edited, the original speech said the exact opposite, and one of the 'fact-check sites' listed doesn't even exist anymore. Has anyone else been burned by a banned meme that turned out to be doctored in the other direction, or is it just me?

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thompson.robin29d ago

... and honestly the best thing I did was start checking the source link before I even read the text. If the domain looks weird or the article date doesn't match the meme, that's usually your first red flag. Also, I keep a folder in my notes app with screenshots of the real speeches or articles for politicians I follow, so I can flip back and compare when something seems too clean. It's a pain at first but after a couple of weeks it's just a habit, and it's saved me from posting some really dumb stuff.