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Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Sandman on March 03, 2006, 01:04:23 AM

Forwarded from my brother, a Stanislaus County Sheriff's Deputy:

> Here's the scenario:
>
> You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside.  You
> lock your doors, start the engine and shift into reverse.
>  You look into
> the
> rearview mirror to back out of your parking space and notice a piece
> of paper stuck! to the middle of the rear window.
>
> You shift into PARK, unlock your doors, get out of the car and walk to
> the rear to remove the paper (or whatever it is) that is obstructing
> your view.
> When you reach the back of  your car, car-jackers appear out of
> nowhere, jump into your car and take off!  Your engine was running and
> they practically mow you down as they speed off.
>
> Guess what ladies and gents?  I'll bet your purse and/or other
> valuables were still in the car!
>
> THIS IS A NEW CAR-JACK SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED...VERY
> SUCCESSFULLY.
>
> What to do:  Just drive away and remove the object that's stuck to
> your window - later.
>
> Be thankful that you read this email.  It would be a good idea to
> forward this warning to friends and family; especially to
> women!   Their
> purses
> contain all of their identification, and you certainly do NOT want
> someone getting your home address, because - guess what - they already
> HAVE your keys!
> Take care everyone,
>
> Lieutenant Tony Bartolome,
> Bureau of  Investigations - California Highway Patrol

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Tarmac on March 03, 2006, 01:17:05 AM

has your snopes instinct evolved away?

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Saintaw on March 03, 2006, 01:44:46 AM

LOL!
(http://www.onpoi.net/ah/pics/users/19_1141371807_smartmonkey.jpg)

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Hangtime on March 03, 2006, 01:49:08 AM

oh, snap!

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Airscrew on March 03, 2006, 08:54:53 AM

:rofl  all bow to the mighty Snopes.

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: straffo on March 03, 2006, 09:09:43 AM

Damm ,Sandman snoped ?


Skuzzy ,thie thread need to be sticky :D

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: lazs2 on March 03, 2006, 09:17:42 AM

Y a gotta admit.. in these days of complex new car security and all...

It SEEMS like a good idea.... till you realize that...

Getting into the car, walking pas the rear window, you would have to be a zombie to not notice the paper stuck to it.   and the guys hanging around your car should be another tip that something is wrong.

lazs

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Sandman on March 03, 2006, 10:55:24 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Tarmac
has your snopes instinct evolved away?

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

LOL... ya know, I immediately thought about snoping it, but I looked at the headers and the message did come from the CHP to the Sheriff's department so I didn't bother.

Just shows that the cops are not immune to urban legends.

Oh well... my bad. Mark your calendars. I've been had.

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: fartwinkle on March 03, 2006, 10:56:48 AM

Ya know Im wondering who renderd snopes as the authority on all things?
I doubt that they can be right all the time.

One mans truth is another mans lie.

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Sandman on March 03, 2006, 11:04:18 AM

Quote

Originally posted by fartwinkle
Ya know Im wondering who renderd snopes as the authority on all things?
I doubt that they can be right all the time.

One mans truth is another mans lie.

Here's your challenge. Prove them wrong... on anything.

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Curval on March 03, 2006, 12:12:01 PM

lol...Sandy snoped.  Now I've seen it all.

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: RTR on March 03, 2006, 12:30:51 PM

We oughta snope  snopes.

RTR

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: beet1e on March 04, 2006, 05:07:46 AM

sounds like an episode of CHiPs

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: eskimo2 on March 04, 2006, 08:36:47 AM

This has nothing to do with this alleged scheme, but I almost always back into every parking spot, even at home.  My theory is that I am usually in less of a hurry when I arrive, there is usually better light in the day when I get home that early in the morning when I leave and I typically have better visibility of the area when I approach, so I’m less likely to run something over (like a little kid).  Also if it snows much I’d rather drive forward through it than back through it.

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Ripsnort on March 04, 2006, 08:36:56 AM

Quote

Originally posted by Sandman
LOL... ya know, I immediately thought about snoping it, but I looked at the headers and the message did come from the CHP to the Sheriff's department so I didn't bother.

Just shows that the cops are not immune to urban legends.

Oh well... my bad. Mark your calendars. I've been had.

Its nice to see you're human! :)

Title: Message from the CHP (carjacking scam)
Post by: Pooh21 on March 05, 2006, 03:07:53 AM

that wouldnt work here
1 I would see paper fluttering.
2 I would notice inordinate amount of YBMs hiding behind nearby cars.
3 my solution to any person walking up and saying hello in a strange situation is my punching key in an eye.
4 my solution to any threat greater then a hello in a strange situation is lethal force.