Fake Photo Frenzy

Apparently, there are fake photos of Hurricane Sandy all over Twitter, Facebook, and all over the internet, especially one with the hurricane itself coming at the Statue of Liberty.

I didn't know that:

• People are actually making false photos of a hurricane that caused so much destruction.
• People took these photos from other films and sources having absolutely nothing to do with Sandy.
• The Statue of Liberty picture was taken in 2004!!!

I thought this article was interesting, yet frustrating. On one hand, I thought the photos looked incredibly real. Although, I also thought it was kind of stupid that people do this kind of thing for publicity and to start some nonsense.

My one question is are these photos created for attention? I'd LOVE to know....