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sox · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 959 Location: New England

Hope everyone is well. I was sent the following, and it sounds like good advice, so I'm passing it on. Take care.

> Date: Saturday, July 26, 2008, 5:49 PM
> >> Warning....!!!!
> >> On Friday night they parked in a public parking
> area. As they drove away he noticed a sticker on the rear
> window of the car. When he took it off after they got home,
> it was a receipt for gas. Luckily his friend had told him
> not to stop as it could be someone waiting for them to get
> out of the car. Then this email was received:
>'WARNING FROM POLICE ...BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE
> BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE--NEW WAY TO DO CARJACKING (NOT A
> JOKE)'
Heads up everyone! ... Husbands, wives, kids,
> 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
> >> Detective Elizabeth R. Coleman

shitforbrains · Joined: 07 Sep 2007 Posts: 1290

I don't like raining on this parade, but... I am against unsubstantiated fear-mongering.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

JD65 · Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 9:08 pm Post subject:

Just goes to show you have to be aware of your surroundings at all times, you never know what will happen.
Thanks for the heads up Sox...

fark123fark123fark321 · Joined: 20 Jun 2006 Posts: 5

THIS IS JUST ANOTHER CASE OF FUD AND HOPEFULLY SHOULD NOT SCARE ANYONE.

funkmonkey · Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 820

FUD?

Elmer's up to it again? That wascally wabbit ain't enough for him?

Braben · Joined: 14 Feb 2007 Posts: 769 Location: Vacationland

Xx8ball1 · Moderator Joined: 20 Apr 2006 Posts: 1776 Location: usa

we were handed a flyer at the local bank about this warning us about this

jaime · Joined: 20 Jun 2007 Posts: 869 Location: UK

I'm with Braben on this. Any such warning can only be a good thing, and it can hardly be called scaremongering when it has actualy happened.

As far as I know, it hasn't reached the UK yet, but we usually follow America's lead!

JD65 · Posted: Mon Aug 11, 2008 10:03 pm Post subject:

Whether it was a hoax or not, if it saves one person from getting jacked, its worth it!
I know Sox would not knowingly post something that is a crock. As I stated earlier....everyone needs to be aware of their surroundings at all times, just a sign of the times...

DocSavage7 · Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 2:01 am Post subject:

Thx sox... I'd rather receive a warning, than no-one saying anything and it happening and THEN someone says, "I knew that!" Again, thankyou sox!

Doc

sox · Joined: 02 Apr 2007 Posts: 959 Location: New England

Hi friends ! Hope everyone is doing well !

I think I should explain why I decided to post this. Out of concern, of course, but I thought I should post it even if it was an urban myth, because when I read it I thought, "shit, that would totally work". Even if it wasn't going on, as soon as would be carjackers heard about the idea, they'd try it.

Anyway, I wouldn't post this for kicks, it's just not that funny lol

How about the men's olympic swim relay, sweet huh?

Nice "seeing" old friends again ! I hope to talk to you all soon.