Fake 'live stream' of Southport attack victim's funeral used by scammers to target Facebook users

Thursday, 22 August 2024 (3 weeks ago)
Police have warned the public about fraudsters looking to profit from the Southport stabbings tragedy after a fake link to a "live stream" claiming to show a victim's funeral was shared on Facebook.

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Mourners have lined streets decorated with pink ribbons as a “special day” is held to celebrate the life of a seven-year-old killed in the Southport knife attack. A horse-drawn carriage arrived at St John’s Church in Birkdale, near Southport, for the funeral of Elsie Dot Stancombe. Report by...

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