coachman Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Notice on car (not a joke) 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 petrol. 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 BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE--NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)' .. You walk across the car parking , 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 neutral, 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 pass this on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sophiec1979 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 this is a hoax- check out snopes beofre passing on/posting any emails like this. http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strix Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 spot the americanisms in there - it's been doing the rounds for years this one still - you should always be aware of anything odd going on and the possible consequences Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachman Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 thank god for that makes you think tho how easy it can be didnt realise it was a hoax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slickwitch Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 thank god for that makes you think tho how easy it can be didnt realise it was a hoax If you send £5000 to this Nigerian Bank Account I'll send you another 100 hoaxes to avoid:thumbsup: 20498509283509820958pkl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snook Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 See, that's why you should always reverse into parking spaces! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metaphoria Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 See, that's why you should always reverse into parking spaces! Easier said than done for non-yorkie bar eaters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kermit103 Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 Thanks for the warning but us car-jackmeisters are now more sophisticated and now stick a picture of a Norwegion Fjord right across your rear screen so when you reverse you think you’re going to go off the edge into the icy waters. Frightens the crap out of you poor motorists who leap out of their car/SUV whatever and we jump in... Result. Know anyone who wants to buy a nice Audi with soiled seats? Think the damp is water but not sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachman Posted September 17, 2008 Author Share Posted September 17, 2008 it gave me a scare first off cos my daughter passed her driving test on monday and it was her 1st time ......well done babe:love: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the peggsta Posted September 19, 2008 Share Posted September 19, 2008 Easier said than done for non-yorkie bar eaters. I like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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