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Andy Hine MBE

WARNING - (from my inside source!)

WARNING FROM POLICE
BEWARE OF PAPER ON THE BACK WINDOW OF YOUR VEHICLE--NEW WAY TO DO CAR JACKINGS (NOT A JOKE)'

You walk across the car park, 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 neutral, 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!  I suggest that you forward this info to friends and family.
Coaster Police

Thanks Nev - that's sound advice.

I think i'll just keep my SAW-Ted and old RCCGB trip posters on the back of the car so there's no space for these idiots to put their own on Laughing

Seriously tho, cheers for the heads up.
Death

Hail all! Twisted Evil
Just tried to cross-post this over to RailUK to warn others, but it was instantly nerfed by a mod there who PM'd me the following link:
http://www.hoax-slayer.com/car-jacking-warning.html

Nev; I fear that ye might've have been had for once! Rolling EyesLaughingTwisted Evil
>> Death <<
nemesis scribe

Ohhhhhhh, if only someone 'would' car jack my car then i would be over the moon  . . . . problem is if they did have my adress they would bring it back, grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr  Laughing
Death

nemesis scribe wrote:
Ohhhhhhh, if only someone 'would' car jack my car then i would be over the moon...
Ye can always do this thyself if ye wish. Although it really depends on the make and model of thy car (I presume that thine is an old one) most manufacturers include all of the necessary tools for car-jacking with each car produced. Shocked

Although it differs from car to car, these tools may normally be found in a compartment inside the boot, underneath the carpet in the boot itself, or inside the spare wheel. On certain older models, these tools might be found in the engine bay insted. Smile

Please remember: For thy safety whenever attempting to jack a car, appropriate and sturdy axle-stands should always be used. Rolling EyesLaughing
Coaster Police

wtf?
Magic

Sadly this isn't entirely a hoax. Working in TV news I've actually worked on a piece about this happening to a few people in one particular location, it was either last year or in 2007.

So do take heed to Nev's warning.
drsarf

I forwarded this around the office at work, and everyone was grateful. I imagine it'd be a pretty horrifying experience if it happened.
Canadian Dragon

I have to say that I did write this off as an Urban Legend at first.  I have a huge book of these things at home, and this sounded like it would fit right at home in there!

Could be plausible though.  You didn't hear it from a friend of a friend?
krusty_the_clown

the problem with these things is that even if it started as an urban myth, if people think it will work, then some people may well try it.
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