We’ve worked hard over the years to impart information and wisdom to our readers whenever and wherever we can. Some of the topics we’ve covered include natural signals and indicators to watch out for, as well as the possible meanings of seemingly innocuous items like a water bottle found on your tyre.
Because of this, we believe it is our responsibility to at least spread the word about a possible tactic that thieves may employ to get careless drivers out of their cars late at night. You may be familiar with the “abandoned baby” strategy, but we were not until we came across a widely shared message by a mother who wanted to warn as many people as possible.
To put it clearly, the woman was in a desperate attempt to warn the public about the possible risks involved in pulling over to look into what appeared to be an abandoned pram on the side of the road.
Picture yourself travelling down a pitch-black road when you notice a pram parked on a patch of grass. Most of the time, instinct takes over at that point, and you may slow down to examine more closely. In certain instances, the driver may even get out of the car to check that everything is working properly. And that’s when crooks who are hiding nearby might launch their ambush, according to reports.
One Facebook user said in a comment on the post, “Yes, people lie in wait.” “They rob you at best, and they beat you too at worst.” “I would just call the police to have a look at it,” said an additional person. Although that sounds harsh, the trouble isn’t worth it.
Scams such as these, which prey on the kindness of strangers, have regrettably been around throughout the most of human history and appear to be a successful tactic for drawing victims into circumstances they may otherwise be wary of.
To put it succinctly, you should always exercise caution, especially if you’re driving in the middle of nowhere after nightfall! Were you aware of this strategy? Help us spread the word by sharing this article on your social media accounts.
