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WARNING FROM POLICE

PostPosted: 19 Nov 2009, 14:50
by OLDEREK
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 car park, unlock your car and get inside. You
start the engine put it into Reverse.

When you look into the rearview mirror to back out of your
space, you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle
of the rear window. So, you stop 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 run you over 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, lock your doors and just drive away.
Remove the paper later.
A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.

Re: WARNING FROM POLICE

PostPosted: 19 Nov 2009, 15:22
by Stratpicker
Sorry Derek - a Hoax. Been around a long time and is totally unsubstantiated!

http://www.hoax-slayer.com/car-jacking-warning.html

cheers
ian

Re: WARNING FROM POLICE

PostPosted: 19 Nov 2009, 15:39
by George Geddes
Yes, that one appeared in our Church magazine last month. At first glance, it appears plausible, but if you park nose-in you would have noticed it anyway, so on closer investigation it doesn't really hold up.

It only takes a minute to check these things on Hoax-slayer or www.snopes.com *before* you post it.

George

Re: WARNING FROM POLICE

PostPosted: 19 Nov 2009, 16:36
by AlanMcKillop
Probably why you should reverse park. :thumbup:

Re: WARNING FROM POLICE

PostPosted: 19 Nov 2009, 18:15
by Bojan
This is obviously fake too, but it's a great idea!!