Which of the following is an accurate statement about rumors ?

A. Rumors are easy to verify

B. Rumors typically arise when people trust official sources of information

C. Rumors are transmitted from person to person in a relatively rapid fashion

D. Rumors are effective ways to disseminate reliable information

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