A fake missing person scam involves individuals falsely ... “When people see a missing poster online, they should make sure that it comes from a legitimate source. Is it the National Center ...

"Please fact-check before sharing information." One thing to be aware of with many fake missing or wanted posts is that the poster often turns off comments. Also, since the writing rarely changes ...

The problem is, the dog isn't missing. It's a fake getting people to share it ... Before you share, vet the original poster's profile. Did they just create the account? If so, that’s a red ...

Social media has become a life-changing tool in the search for missing people, but it has also become a breeding ground for scams. A new scheme on Facebook involves fake posts about missing ...

While some posts about missing children may be fake, many are very real. It's important to do your research before you share. "It's very easy to go to missingkids.org, search the posters ...