Claim: A man named George, 74, with dementia has gone missing after leaving home in his car. There is a silver alert activated in response to his disappearance.
Fact-check: Hundreds share hoax Facebook appeal for missing man called George - Full Fact
Verdict: this is not a real appeal. the man pictured has been found after going missing in the us and silver alerts are not used in the uk. various hoax posts use different surnames for the man.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Sarah Turnnidge
Date published: 2023-08-08T00:00:00