Claim: The photo shows a missing man called Walter Peters who has dementia and has gone missing with his dog.
Fact-check: Missing man hoax appeals for 'Walter Peters' recirculate with different photo - Full Fact
Verdict: this is a hoax. the photo does not show a man named walter peters. the same text has been shared to community groups around the world with some using a photo of a different man.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Evie Townend
Date published: 2023-09-26T00:00:00