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Afake messagelured thousands of people into the heart ofDublinfor aHalloween paradethat never actually existed.
Local officials had to intervene when the scene spiraled out of control.
All those gathered on OConnell Street in expectation of such a parade are asked to disperse safely.
The bus drivers were going crazy with all the people on the road, Lena Scao told the outlet.
Law enforcement officials announced there was no Halloween parade.
We are still smiling now.
It took about an hour from the start time for people.
It seems to be an online scam.
The hoax may have been the result of an AI-generated website.
Sinn Fein councillor Janice Boylan said an awful lot ofpeople were scammedby the fake news.
It seems to be an online scam.
Its really sad to see that people are being scammed, Sinn said.
Everyone is trying to have a fun and safeHalloween.
Having a parade to go to sounded really good.
I know an awful lot of people turned up.
Its a terrible pity that there is people out there that are trying to scam people.
