Fact Check: Posts Do NOT Offer Genuine Concern For 'Little Boy Approximately 3 Years Old' Found Walking Alone -- It's Recycled Ruse
Fact Check
Were posts on Facebook about an "approximately 3 year old" toddler an authentic try to find the boy's parents? No, that's not true: Those posts were a version of an already debunked bait-and-switch scheme. Targeting low-income populations, it tricked people into disclosing sensitive personal information. The ruse resurfaced in a post (archived here) on Facebook on September 1, 2024. It…