18/05/2024
Never share a post without checking that it is genuine. Things to look out for.
The post will advertise a lost child, pet , elderly person or similar.
They will ask for people to share the post, however comments will be turned off on the post. This is to stop people being able to say it is a scam.
Next check the profile. Scammers will often have a page instead of a normal profile. The profile will likely have comments saying it is a scam and/or angry faces. There will possibly be negative reviews as well. The profile will often be reasonably new.
Once the post has been shared multiple times, the author will often edit the post to promote the scam. Your friends will see it and believe that you shared a post selling an item, asking for money or whatever the scam is.
Also the more of these posts that get shared, the less people trust when there is genuinely a missing child or something important.
NEVER SHARE A POST WITHOUT CHECKING THAT IT IS GENUINE!