Fake Facebook post about Dawlish kidnap is a scam, say police

A fake Facebook post about the kidnap of a 14-year-old girl in Dawlish was identified as a scam by police yesterday (24 June).

Devon & Cornwall Police said that the incident did not take place, and that clicking on the link will lead you to a video of a fake kidnap - and you'll have to enter your Facebook details to see it.

Police warned that it was "an attempt to obtain your personal information in the worst way possible".

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