There are several anecdotes in UFO literature, dating back as far as the 1950s, which describe incidents in which reporters were told amazing stories of UFOs by government officials. Whenever the reporter followed standard journalistic procedures, he would ask for corroboration — proof, if you will. The tipster would then promise that proof would be presented the next day but would also say, this is your chance to get the scoop, so publish it now. Hurry.
The "proof" never came, and those reporters who fell for the trap were discredited. Subsequent claims by qualified observers, such as pilots, radar operators, and the like, could then be lumped in with the discredited reports, using the tactic of guilt by association. The public would be deceived.
The tactic of disinformation is always a potential threat to any honest reporter.
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