Huron OPP warn of social media scam involving "missing" child

(Source: Facebook)

OPP in Huron County are warning of a scam making the rounds on local social media groups.

In particular, a post created on Monday that was making the rounds and being shared by social media users into Tuesday.

The post claimed a boy with autism, needing daily medications, was reported missing. The post also went on to say that the boy is considered to possibly be in "extreme danger."

In a statement to CTV News, Huron OPP have confirmed there is no report for a missing child.

The same post has also been seen on groups from Michigan, Ohio, South Carolina and New York.

If you come across a post you worry may be a scam, police encourage the user to report it online at opp.ca or by calling the detachment directly at 519-482-1677.