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Safety warning for Realtors and everone else. Please Read

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Godzyk Real Estate Services NH License 033394

I received an email from a local agent, i wanted to post it here so everyone can be warned of this potential scam.

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 gas. 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:

 

 


THIS APPLIES TO BOTH WOMEN AND MEN

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 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 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 information and identification documents, and you

certainly do NOT want this to fall into the wrong hands.

Comments (10)

Dan and Amy Schuman
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH
Luxury Home Specialists

Thanks for the warning, Scott, I haven't heard of this one.

Dec 18, 2010 03:42 AM
Norma Toering Broker for Palos Verdes and Beach Cities
Charlemagne International Properties - Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Palos Verdes Luxury Homes in L.A.

The holidays really bring out all the scammers--sharing information on their "creative" methods is the best way to stop it.

Dec 18, 2010 03:49 AM
Li Read
Sea to Sky Premier Properties (Salt Spring) - Salt Spring Island, BC
Caring expertise...knowledge for you!

Good grief!    Thanks for this alert.

Dec 18, 2010 04:02 AM
Diane Osowiecki
Diane O and Friends - Benchmark Realty - Franklin, TN
Greater Nashville Real Estate

Thanks for the heads up.  I had not heard of this one, but tis the season.

Dec 18, 2010 04:13 AM
Judith Parker
ProStead Realty - Charlotte, NC
CRS, GRI, CMRS, Charlotte, NC

Hi Scott, I have also heard where they tie some can to your tail pipe and again you get out to look and off they go.  One can never be too careful. 

Dec 18, 2010 04:21 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Thank you all for your comments.  It seems those that are bent on doing harm to others are always trying tio get a step ahead, by spreading the word we can equal the playing field. a good defense can hold back a good offense. Stay safe out there everyone and look out for your fellow neighbor

Dec 19, 2010 02:01 AM
Sheila Newton Team Anderson & Greenville SC
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices - C. Dan Joyner - Anderson, SC
Selling the Upstate since 1989

what will they think of next?? thanks for the post.. I will forward it to my email list!!

Dec 21, 2010 01:59 PM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

Scott... this proves not to be true, just one of those urban legends that's been circulating around the internet for year.  Always check snopes.com first for the real story.

Dec 30, 2010 04:32 AM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Alan usually i would say it is better to be safe than sorry... it only takes one nut to see the story and get the bright idea to copy it so i passed it on. i will certainly check that site out though.... good to hear from you

Dec 30, 2010 04:58 AM
Alan May
Jameson Sotheby's International Realty - Evanston, IL
Home is where the hearth is.

while "better safe than sorry" is a good axiom, in this case we don't want to perpetuate an urband legend.

Dec 31, 2010 04:36 AM