Is that child really missing? Did this woman appear at their house? Scam posts dominate on Facebook


If a child is reported missing from your area in a post, check the news and social media accounts of nearby law enforcement agencies to see if they are reporting the missing child. — Image by jannoon028 on Freepik

STATEN ISLAND: A missing teenager. A child living with autism sought by a "Police Department." A woman with dementia appearing in front of somebody's house.

Each scenario has been posted to Facebook feeds and groups. Your online friends have no doubt shared them.

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