What a disgusting thing to do while a child is missing…
As you know, Calgary Police are searching for Parker Wells — an 11-year-old boy who is autistic, non-verbal, and neurodivergent. He has been missing since last Thursday after he left his day home.
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Since law enforcement launched the massive search, the community has stepped up to try to find the young child, even going as far as to leave out food and water labelled “Parker” in parks and other public places for him to consume amid fears about his condition. (FYI, police asked that any food left out be non-perishable, such as granola bars, due to the warm weather in the area lately.) And while some are doing everything they can to help, others are trying to take advantage of the horrible situation.
This week, Calgary police issued a warning about a scam going around connected to the search for Parker. The department said on social media that a GoFundMe campaign claiming to support his case is FAKE:
“We have become aware of a GoFundMe campaign claiming to support Parker’s case. This fundraiser is not authorized & has no connection to Parker’s family. At this time, the family has confirmed that there is no official GoFundMe associated with this case. Police are urging the public to use caution when contributing to online fundraisers & to verify the legitimacy of any donation campaign before making a contribution.”
????Donation Scam Warning????
We have become aware of a GoFundMe campaign claiming to support Parker's case. This fundraiser is not authorized & has no connection to Parker's family.
At this time, the family has confirmed that there is no official GoFundMe associated with this… pic.twitter.com/slbbmLiNsq
— Calgary Police (@CalgaryPolice) July 21, 2026
How gross and cruel. To try to use such a very serious and scary situation for their own gain is so low. Whoever started this donation scam should be ashamed of themselves.
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[Image via Calgary Police Service/Facebook]