Windsor police warn of a social media scam involving missing person/pet posts, then requesting money after shares.

Windsor police warn of a new social media scam where an account posts about a missing person or pet, asks for shares, then edits the post to request money. The extensive sharing increases post credibility, luring friends and family of sharers to donate to the scam. Police advise verifying the profile, scrutinizing comments, and consulting reliable sources for reports on missing individuals or pets.

July 05, 2024
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