NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKINGS

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NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKINGS

Postby jayod12b » Wed Sep 24, 2008 5:57 pm

Got this emailed to me from a friend, just taught id put it on here in case theres any truth in it ;)



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 Garda 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 SCAM 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 d o cuments, and you certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.

Please pass this on.
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Postby Myfeckin FTO » Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:39 pm

Its been doing the rounds a while alright.
Forwarding it on is just giving prospective thieves ideas IMO.

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_carjacking.htm
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Postby Sebastian » Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:56 pm

it's good that 70% of all the FTO's on this forum dont have a rear wiper
no1. manual GR 96 l no2. tip GR 95 l no3. manual Gpx 95 l no.4 manual Gpx 95 l no.5 manual Gpx 96 l no.6 tip GR 95 - in 2011 took a break from the FTO scene
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Postby Dragonheart » Wed Sep 24, 2008 6:59 pm

I use snopes.com for checking all these. I never believe anything I get on email anymore, unless its work related and even then its usually bull! :)
Like shane said I think it gives people ideas.
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