A viral Facebook post claiming that a child was rescued by “Deputy Tyler Cooper” is a hoax. The story describes a bruised child found by a heroic officer and urges users to share widely to find the child’s family. However, no such incident occurred, and the emotional appeal is entirely fabricated.

Police in the UK, including West Mercia and Norfolk Constabulary, confirmed that the story is false. Not only is there no Deputy Tyler Cooper, but “deputy” isn’t even a rank used in these forces. These facts reveal the post as completely made up.

The bigger issue is that these types of hoaxes are part of a growing trend where viral posts are later edited to promote scams—such as fake cashback offers, shady real estate deals, or affiliate links. The original emotional content is just bait to build trust and visibility.

To avoid spreading misinformation, users should check if the event is reported by credible news sources or local authorities, look for duplicates of the same post from different areas, and be cautious of posts with disabled comments or recent edits. Always verify before sharing.