🎭 A Clever Scam That Could Have Gone Very Wrong

🚨 Real story. Real danger. Please stay alert.

I hesitated before sharing this — but if it can protect even one person, it’s worth it.

Yesterday, after lunch with a friend at a restaurant just outside the city, I walked back to my car alone. As I got in, I noticed something odd:
a €50 bill tucked under my passenger-side windshield wiper.

At first, I was surprised.
Then a warning bell went off in my head.
I had read about scams involving exactly this.

So I stayed in the car.
And locked the doors.

Seconds later, a man appeared.
He walked straight toward my door and pointed to the bill, motioning for me to get out.

I didn’t.

He seemed annoyed. Persistent.

But I didn’t open the door.
I didn’t move.
I just started the car and drove away.

🔎 When I Got Home

The bill looked strange. I slipped it into an envelope.
My partner and I both washed our hands just in case.

I plan to take it to the bank to check if it’s authentic.
But more importantly — I reported the incident to the police.

Later that evening, I searched online.

And found several stories describing the same thing.

🎯 What’s the Goal?

To get you out of your vehicle.
To distract you.
Sometimes to steal. Sometimes to worse.

🛡️ Stay Safe — What You Should Do:

• 🚗 Lock your doors as soon as you get in.
• 🧠 If something feels off, trust your instincts.
• ❌ Don’t get out for money, notes, or “good samaritans” acting strange.
• 📞 Report suspicious situations — even if nothing actually happened.
• 📣 Share this with your friends and family.

💬 Being cautious may seem exaggerated… until it’s too late.

🕊️ Stay aware. Stay safe.

🪶 Every fall has a rise. Every struggle has a story.