Fraud on the roads, what drivers must beware
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23 October 2018
Scammers are resourceful people, and they always come up with a way to get hold of your money, while the more difficult it was to prepare «the bait», the more they want to make you pay through the nose. Scammers play on emotions, their main task is to make you lose control and attention.
Don’t be nervous it is the first rule. Naturally, if you were taken in by one of the scams which will be discussed below, you would worry, this is what scammers need because it's easier to pressure you and make you give your money to them. The second rule – politeness is not always a sign of good manners. There's no one nicer than someone who wants your money. What kind of "money grab" are we talking about?
1. «For gasoline, for the tow truck»
The mutual assistance is the main thing on the road, and if you ever had to turn on the emergency and thumb your way, then you know what it means. But there are those who use it. Driving along the road which links the cities, you can meet “the thumbers”. They ask for money for gasoline, gas or to call a tow truck. For half a day, and even for the day of such begging, they can collect and repair the engine. To recognize these "needy people" is very difficult.
So, pay attention to the car. What and how did this happen with the car, offer your support, for example, you can drain enough of gasoline to reach the city, or you have the option to take a car in tow, (if it’s true). Tell him that you're ready to come back for in a couple of hours and help him. It is likely that the scammer will make excuses. The same, who will really need help, will not give it up.
Another option, ask to start a car, look at the board panel, check what is happening under the hood or under the car, depending on what the driver would tell you. Scammers can really drive a faulty car, as the can drive from a nearby village and thumb their way, but they will never repair the car.
Listen to what the person tells you, how he explains his problem, and ask again. Ask the same question in different words. If the answer is word-for-word, without new details, it's probably a "waste text".
2. «Leap of faith»
Throwing under the car, committed by people of all ages and genders – is one more way to scam. In this case, the man is simply walking under your car. People can cross tracks, roads with busy traffic and even rush under the car in a narrow alley.
Sometimes it looks funny, even if you are slowed down and stopped, this pedestrian will jump on the hood of your car and slide down from it writhing in pain. People slowly approach the car, sometimes even deliberately run to a meeting your car in order to demonstrate their acting skills.
There are more desperate people, who can easily injure themselves and your car, by really throwing under your car. These people jump on your car from the side. The speed of the vehicle is enough that they would be thrown away, and the strength of their jump is enough to broke your side mirror.
3. «It is not a pity to break the car because they can then buy a new one»
Yet, risky scams include those who substitute their car under yours. Some scammers, as initially drive little-beaten cars, and as a result, a small easy blow turns into a serious problem. Most often, these drivers solve problems on the spot, without calling the police and insurance services. A simple inspection by specialists will reveal the whole truth. Sometimes scammers can’t let you see their car. Stand your ground, offer to call the police.
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4. «If you have not seen, so you are guilty»
This kind of scam is applicable to large trucks. The driver of the truck can’t see what is happening under the bumper of the truck, so the advice is simple – install the video recorder. So, the essence of the scam is that the drivers of small cars, exclusively in slow traffic, when the speed is not high, drive under the bumper of the truck from the blind zone. Of course, the driver did not see this collision and can’t to prevent it.
5. «Sport car in the corner»
A Sport-car is in an area where it is difficult to pass. The lack of space is always frightening drivers, especially beginners. No one wants to hook expensive cars, but you need to move trough. As a result, having safely passed, the owner of the sport-car suddenly appeared, who screams that you scratched his car which is dear to his soul and to his wallet. But, in fact, you drove no one hooked, and the scratch was on the sport-car earlier.
6. «Everyone is afraid to damage someone else expensive car»
In General, the participation of scams on expensive cars in fake accidents is not uncommon. Always insist on calling the insurance companies and the police. Don't give in to provocations and threats.
7. «Teenagers also want to earn»
Most often the pseudo victims – are teenagers, and the witnesses are – a relative or someone from friends, or allegedly, the casual passer-by. The essence of the Scam is that when you back down, you hear a bump. After that, you get out of the car and see that under the trunk someone suffering and holding his head. Right there the witness flies up to you and demands that you compensated a trauma that you are guilty and in general everything is very bad. Do not be nervous, first, if this is covered parking lot the cameras are available. Call the police and medical service, in order to confirm the damage that you allegedly caused to the victim. Scammers will refuse immediately and leave the parking lot.
8. «Make a way, thank you. And don't forget to pay for it»
Scam for two. One driver wants you to give way, most kind of you, especially since you are not in a hurry – do it, and immediately you will hear a thud on the rear bumper. from the blind spot, the second participant in this scam scheme crashed to your car.
There are “smart people” who, after your stop, continue to work in pairs. One distracts you, shouting, waving his hands, dragging you to his car, and the second can to wipe your car with sandpaper in place "of the alleged" strike.
9. «How to run into another car when slowed down»
That's funny. Most often used in cases of traffic lights or traffic jams. The car in front of you just passes back, and then the driver requires you to compensate for the impact because you crashed into his car.
The easiest way to protect yourself from all these scams is to install a dashboard camera. The video evidence is undeniable. Don't get in a quarrel, fight and not seeing each other for provocations. Once again, do not leave your car. And follow the traffic rules.
