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buckwheatpaul
08-26-2021, 06:47 AM
My better half came across this way to possibly have your car stolen.....be hyper vigilant and watch what is going around you in parking lots!

WARNING FROM POLICE

This is the new thing these days with people out of work and needing cash. Beware, it's headed our way.

Warning..!!!! Warning..!!!! Warning..!!!!

Just last weekend on Friday night we parked in a public parking area. As we drove away I noticed a sticker on the rear window of the car. When I took it off after I got home, it was a receipt for gas.. Luckily my friend told me not to stop as it could be someone waiting for me to get out of the car. Then we received this email yesterday:

WARNING FROM POLICE

THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE--NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)

Heads up everyone! Please, keep this circulating.... You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. You start the engine and shift into reverse.

When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your parking space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window. So, you shift into Park, unlock your doors, and jump out of your car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing your view. When you reach the back of your car, that is when the carjackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off. They practically mow you down as they speed off in your car.

And guess what, ladies? I bet your purse is still in the car.

So now the carjacker has your car, your home address, your money, and your keys. Your home and your whole identity are now compromised!

BEWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.

If you see a piece of paper stuck to your back window, just drive away. Remove the paper later.. And be thankful that you read this e-mail. I hope you will forward this to friends and family, especially to women. A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.
Please keep this warning going

Buck Shot
08-26-2021, 07:05 AM
An oldie but a goodie

https://wafflesatnoon.com/sticker-on-window-carjacking-scheme-real-or-hoax/

farmbif
08-26-2021, 07:12 AM
I have to say as I read the title, as I'm chewing on another Tums, my days of eating pizza for late dinner can be no more
guess its just another good reason to keep CC with an AMT backup or something else to stay well practiced with.

Der Gebirgsjager
08-26-2021, 11:29 AM
This is a good, valid warning, and this system of getting someone out of their car is an old trick that unfortunately works. In the past when I've read about such incidents it's usually occurred in a parking lot, such as a supermarket. The carjacker(s) hide behind another car parked nearby, and are often able to slide in behind the steering wheel while the owner is at the back of the car. Sometimes the key is already in the ignition and the motor running, and they just drive away.

DG

MT Gianni
08-27-2021, 03:32 PM
It is always a good idea to do a 360 check of a vehicle before unlocking it. A glance in the back seat is a must as well.

RydForLyf
08-27-2021, 03:37 PM
This has been a staple of internet fodder for years. It seems to go in cycles.

abunaitoo
08-27-2021, 05:32 PM
That's why it's good to have CCW.