Huron OPP warn of social media scam involving "missing" child
(Source: Facebook)
OPP in Huron County are warning of a scam making the rounds on local social media groups.
In particular, a post created on Monday that was making the rounds and being shared by social media users into Tuesday.
The post claimed a boy with autism, needing daily medications, was reported missing. The post also went on to say that the boy is considered to possibly be in "extreme danger."
In a statement to CTV News, Huron OPP have confirmed there is no report for a missing child.
The same post has also been seen on groups from Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina and New York.
If you come across a post you worry may be a scam, police encourage the user to report it online at opp.ca or by calling the detachment directly at 519-482-1677.
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