BEWARE OF PAPER IN THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKINGS
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 car jackers 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!
2007-03-02 03:46:58 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Checked out he Snopes link...
Maybe an urban ledgend, but it can happen. Now that we are giving someone an idea!! Ha ha... Always be aware of your surroundings. There are evil people out there...
2007-03-02 04:07:11 · update #1
This type of robbery/cerjack was warned about in Reader's Digest several months back. Always be aware of your surroundings, especially in cities. Keep warning others.
2007-03-02 13:20:49 · answer #1 · answered by mohayrix 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of this. Thanks for the warning. I have a friend and we would get in her car together at the mall (where she worked) in the evenings and she would sit there, car running, doors unlocked in the dark, calling her mom to tell her we were on the way to the house.
I always had to keep her inline and tell her to lock the doors. And you just don't sit in the parking lot like that either. Just a sitting target for crazy people ... and you never know when or where.
I feel like I was raised to be somewhat paranoid about stuff like that, but I feel also that I am SO much more aware and safe and cautious than most other people. It never hurts to be on the alert. You can still have fun, still enjoy yourself ... but it's so much smarter to simply be aware of what's going on around you and be aware of the many threats out there.
Thanks again.
2007-03-02 04:04:10 · answer #2 · answered by Natalie M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the tip Gregg,
My wife gets around quiet a bit by herself and never thinks about danger. She thinks all people have good in them and doesn't like to think about negatives.
I have warned her prior and would also like to pass this on to other women or children. Never pull over to the side of a road and stop at night when you see blue lights behind you. It may be a police officer or not. Most people have cell phones. Put on your emergency flashers and continue slowly to a populated area. The safest is a service station (not a self-serve). While in route call 911 and report what you are doing. They can check the area to see if it is a valid stop.
Good advice you gave.
P.S. I goofed on the name. This is Jr's
2007-03-02 04:24:04 · answer #3 · answered by Thanks for the tip Gregg. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have heard of that. And never put your car in park in a drive through especially if no one is ahead or behind you. When car jackers see the break lights on, its Christmas time.
2007-03-02 03:53:29 · answer #4 · answered by Bama sweetie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Someone approaching a vehicle who does not notice anything unusual about it makes them the perfect victim.
I have to say, I would prefer this method to the alternative, being at a stoplight and looking over to see a semi-automatic pointed at my face.
2007-03-02 03:57:42 · answer #5 · answered by murkglider 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You know, people who refuse to get a decent job and find new ways to steal from you are disgusting in my opinion. I hope that this did not happen to you, no one should have to deal with this. Thank you for the warning.
2007-03-02 03:53:52 · answer #6 · answered by shadowsthathunt 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Whoa. Seriously?
2007-03-02 03:53:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
thanx for the warning. i would have never thought of stuff like that. makes this of a good prank for April fools. (only to friends without weapons)
2007-03-02 03:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by lux 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thanks for the warning! That's why I take my dog with me, she won't let anyone come within 5 feet of our car. Nice car alarm... only cost 3 bucks every two weeks!
2007-03-02 03:56:53 · answer #9 · answered by Hot Momma 83 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should start forewarding this. i get tons of warnings like this one forewarded to me by my friends and family. (what do do when you're attacked, don't go outside alone at night if you hear a crying baby on the porch etc.) you never know ... one day one of them will save my life.
2007-03-02 03:56:07 · answer #10 · answered by k 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋