False memories are recollections of events that either did not happen or are distorted versions of actual events. They can occur due to various factors, such as suggestion, misinformation, or the blending of real experiences with imagined ones. This phenomenon highlights the malleability of human memory, showing that our recollections can be influenced by external cues or internal beliefs. Research in psychology, particularly by figures like Elizabeth Loftus, has demonstrated how easily false memories can be created. These studies reveal that even subtle changes in wording or context can lead individuals to confidently remember events that never occurred, raising important questions about the reliability of eyewitness testimony and memory in legal settings.