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Local Facebook groups for large cities like Belfast, Edinburgh and Manchester and smaller communities like Banbury, Melton Mowbray and Oldham have been targeted with bogus appeals.

The hoax posts checked by Full Fact in February include bogus warnings about a “serial killer”, a man who’d supposedly murdered two police officers and an alleged knife attacker, and claims that a woman had been found stabbed by a local canal.
By using emotive appeals for help or alarmist warnings about dangers to the community, hoax posts can drive high engagement in local Facebook groups. 
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The author then often edits the post into something completely different, such as property listings, surveys, competitions, or product giveaways. 

If you spot anything that doesn’t look right in your local Facebook groups don’t hesitate to contact us, and we will take a look.
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Craig, Digital Campaigns Manager—Full Fact
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