Warning issued over fake social media post about a serial killer on the loose in Putnam County
The post advises people to be aware of a serial killer who is on the loose, and includes a picture of a wanted person, as well as the name of the suspect and a victim's name.
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Jan 14, 2025, 12:53 PM
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Updated 11 hr ago
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2h agoA warning has been issued about a fake social media post that is circulating nationwide and has now appeared on accounts in Putnam County.
The post advises people to be aware of a serial killer who is on the loose, and includes a picture of a wanted person, as well as the name of the suspect and a victim's name.
However, the Putnam sheriff says that the post is bogus. If you share such a Facebook post, you or your family may run the risk of falling victim to a scam.
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