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We Always Have To Be Observant, Everyone
Published Apr 30, 2007
BEWARE OF PAPER IN THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKINGS (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. 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. A purse contains all kinds of personal information and identification documents, and you certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.
Thank you.
Lieutenant Tony Bartolome
Bureau of Investigations
Florida Highway Patrol
P.O. Box 593527 Orlando, FL 32859
There Are 22 Good Ways To Avoid Being Carjacked
To reduce your risk of being carjacked, we have listed some common sense steps for you below:
1. Always park in well lighted areas, if you plan to arrive or leave after dark.
2. Don't park in isolated or visually obstructed areas near walls or heavy foliage.
3. If you're a woman driving alone, experts suggest that you use valet parking or use an attended garage. Important to remember if you use valet parking is never to leave anything in your car containing personal information that can be stolen or used for identity theft.
4. As you walk to your car, always be alert to suspicious people just sitting in cars. Many times carjackers use this technique to spot potential victims who aren't paying attention.
5. One of the best pieces of advice from security experts is this. If you are alone at a shopping mall, don't be afraid to ask a security guard to escort you to your car. It just might save your car from being stolen---or your life being put at risk! So, do the smart thing! Ask for help.
6. Another favorite carjacking method used by young males is loitering in areas and handing out fliers, etc. So, pay attention to your surroundings and avoid places that just don't "feel right".
7. Well, what should you do if you see someone approaching you on the way to your car? Either change directions or run into a busy store. Alert mall security about what happened.
8. Many times--and I can't understand why---people don't listen to their "gut instincts". If a situation doesn't feel right---Get Out Of There In A Hurry!
9. Very few people go to the extreme of looking under, around and inside their car as they approach it. Security experts all agree, this is a great way to keep alert to protect yourself from carjacking!
10. Don't open your car door unless you absolutely feel sure that it is safe to do so. Enter quickly and then lock the doors. If you don't feel safe, start the horn blowing by using your keyless entry button.
11. Don't be a target by turning your back while loading packages into your car.
12. One of the easiest ways to avoid carjacking is to make it your habit to always start your car and drive away immediately. The longer you linger inside your car without driving away, the better target you become for carjackers.
13. Teach and practice with your children to enter and exit your car quickly.
14. Especially in cities, always drive with your car doors locked and the windows rolled up. All it takes from you is an instant of not being focused and it could cost you your car----or even worse---your life!
15. Here is a great method to avoid carjacking. When stopped in traffic, leave room to maneuver and escape, if necessary.
16. This is one of THE GREATEST RISKS you can face! If you are bumped in traffic, don't get out of the car! Use your cell phone to call the Police. Many time carjackers use this technique so that the drivers get out of their cars. At that point, it's easy for them to overpower you and steal your car. Stay alert--don't let this happen to you!
17. If your car is bumped from behind, just wave for the other car to follow yours to a gas station or other busy place before getting out. Again, we suggest that you call the Police even before you get out of the car. You just can't afford to take chances with your car or your life!
18. If you are ever confronted by an armed carjacker--Do Not Resist! Always remember--your car can be replaced. But once your life is gone--it's over forever!
19. Give up your keys or money if demanded without resistance.
20. The very last thing that you want to do is argue, fight or chase the carjacker. You could be seriously injured or killed. So, don't do it--it's not worth it.
21. Never agree to be kidnapped! Either drop the keys or throw them away from the car as far as you can. When the carjacker goes for the keys--get out of there as fast as you can.
22. If you are forced to drive with the carjackers, think about crashing your car near a busy intersection so that bystanders can come to your aid and call the police.
One vehicle is stolen every 20 seconds.
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