Police repeatedly warn about a scam that very few people know about and that finds new victims every year.
This fraud is targeted at drivers , and most often takes place on narrow and less frequented roads..
Fraudsters try to extort money from drivers under the pretext of an alleged traffic accident.
It is important to know how this scam works in order to avoid it, which is why the Smart Fox YouTube channel reports on it.
How the scam works
Fraudsters usually choose places where the road is narrower and drivers have to drive slower.
The moment the path is freer, you can suddenly hear a thump..
You will then be stopped by a person in a private car , who shows you his broken rear-view mirror. with agitation.
He claims you hit his car and damaged it. .
As «evidence» shows you a tag on a car that is the same color as his broken mirror.
He actually had previously drawn this mark himself , often with just a marker.
The cheater will try to be very stressed and excited to confuse you and make you feel guilty.
Its purpose is to convince you to pay quickly for the alleged damage to avoid «unnecessary complications“.
How to defend yourself?
It is very important that you remain calm and not be swayed by the fraudster’s emotions. in such situations.
If you find yourself in such a situation, make it clear that you will call the police..
We recommend having the number of the local police or emergency services with you and showing it to the scammer if necessary.
This decision usually discourages them because they don’t want to risk a confrontation with the police.
If the scammers find they have failed, they often quickly get into their car and drive away..
Your readiness and determination to call the police may dissuade them from trying again..
The importance of information
It is important to share information about this scam with family and friends so that they do not fall victim to it.
The more people who are aware of this scam, the harder it will be for scammers to find unsuspecting victims. .
Always be careful and prepared for similar situations , especially if you are traveling abroad.
Keep in mind that actual impaired drivers do not usually avoid involving the police in dealing with traffic accidents..
If in doubt, it’s better to check the facts and not spend money without confirming the real state of affairs..
Be careful and don’t get caught by scammers..
You can find out more information in the attached video.
Good luck!
