OT new way of car jacking-not a joke

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Anna_Banana
Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
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'WARNING FROM POLICE
>
> 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
> 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 car jackers
> 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. (for the Men
> is your wallet in the glove box) 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 informantion and identification documents,
> and you certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.
>

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  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
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    'WARNING FROM POLICE
    >
    > 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
    > 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 car jackers
    > 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. (for the Men
    > is your wallet in the glove box) 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 informantion and identification documents,
    > and you certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.
    >
  • yoginimary
    yoginimary Posts: 6,783 Member
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    Um, no, this isn't real.
    http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp
  • NewMK08
    NewMK08 Posts: 399 Member
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    Man-It's a scary world we live in these days :frown:
  • plantlady99
    plantlady99 Posts: 1,338 Member
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    Hate to hear this kind of news. What a world our kids are going to have if this does not stop.

    Thank You.

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    :flowerforyou:
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
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    Um, no, this isn't real.
    http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

    This was actually the warning that the Lincoln PD sent out to all the local cops. And have had it happen.
  • jamerz3294
    jamerz3294 Posts: 1,824 Member
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    Um, no, this isn't real.
    http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

    This was actually the warning that the Lincoln PD sent out to all the local cops. And have had it happen.

    ...musta been Jayhawk fans :laugh:
  • Anna_Banana
    Anna_Banana Posts: 2,939 Member
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    Um, no, this isn't real.
    http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

    This was actually the warning that the Lincoln PD sent out to all the local cops. And have had it happen.

    ...musta been Jayhawk fans :laugh:
    :tongue:

    I wasn't going to mention it but the problem has occurred during a Husker game.
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
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    [/quote]

    I wasn't going to mention it but the problem has occurred during a Husker game.
    [/quote]

    I don't doubt it....:laugh: :laugh:
  • jamerz3294
    jamerz3294 Posts: 1,824 Member
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    Um, no, this isn't real.
    http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

    This was actually the warning that the Lincoln PD sent out to all the local cops. And have had it happen.

    ...musta been Jayhawk fans :laugh:
    :tongue:

    I wasn't going to mention it but the problem has occurred during a Husker game.

    Good thing,'cause otherwise I'd think your joke was bit corny! :laugh: :wink:
  • Fitness_Chick
    Fitness_Chick Posts: 6,648 Member
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    :noway:
    Um, no, this isn't real.
    http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

    This was actually the warning that the Lincoln PD sent out to all the local cops. And have had it happen.

    ...musta been Jayhawk fans :laugh:
    :tongue:

    I wasn't going to mention it but the problem has occurred during a Husker game.

    Good thing,'cause otherwise I'd think your joke was bit corny! :laugh: :wink:

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