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Police in Scotland have warned of scammers using hoax Facebook posts appealing for help identifying a child cyclist injured in a hit-and-run.
Argyll & West Dunbartonshire police said they are aware of the scam and confirmed it is part of a wider hoax operating on social media, calling it"very sneaky, but also easy to fall for as we all like to think we can help out". Full Fact says the same post has been shared in other community Facebook groups, including ones for Berkshire, Fermanagh and Luton, as well as other US-based groups, in some cases being shared thousands of times.
While we have reported an increasing number of bike industry-related scams in recent times, most have involved fake websites mimicking major cycling retailers or selling fake bikes or parts.
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