A concerned woman has issued a warning to kind-hearted strangers not to pull over if they see a baby\u2014or signs of one\u2014apparently abandoned by the side of the road.
\nIn her post, she shared a photo of a stroller parked just off a road near some bushes, urging caution. \u201cIf you see a stroller, car seat, or any type of baby situation alone in the middle of nowhere, please, I repeat, don\u2019t get out. Be safe,\u201d she wrote.<\/p>\n
The post quickly gained traction, with many people agreeing with her cautionary message. One commenter noted, \u201cYes, people lie in wait\u2014at best they rob you, at worst they bash you too.\u201d Another added, \u201cFamilies are struggling, some of them will use kids as bait.\u201d<\/p>\n
This tactic, known as the \u201cabandoned baby\u201d scam, involves thieves using a stroller or other baby items to lure and ambush good Samaritans. While this isn\u2019t the first warning of its kind, the latest post has gone viral, attracting comments from around the world about this cruel tactic.<\/p>\n
Many expressed their gratitude for the warning. \u201cOMG\u2014I would be out of the car so fast to check, thanks for the warning,\u201d one mother said. Another commented, \u201cThis is so cruel because they are targeting the best of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Some suggested calling the police instead of stopping. \u201cI would just call the police to have a look at it. It sounds harsh but it isn\u2019t worth the trouble,\u201d advised one commenter.<\/p>\n
There were also humorous responses. \u201cThis stroller was probably dumped by my husband who after two years still can\u2019t figure out how to fold it for the boot,\u201d one mother joked. Another speculated, \u201cA mum had to dump it because her toddler wanted to walk but didn\u2019t want her to push the groceries in the empty pram. She\u2019ll be back to get it later.\u201d<\/p>\n
Similar scams, such as the \u201cdead man\u201d and the \u201cscreaming woman,\u201d were also mentioned. One Australian woman shared, \u201cI pulled over to help a man passed out on the side of the road once. The police officer yelled at me and said it is often a scam and as a single woman I should be more careful.\u201d Another added, \u201cI have heard of people pretending to be hurt and then stealing your car.\u201d<\/p>\n
Women have also been known to use these tactics. \u201cI have heard of women screaming for help only to do the same thing. Just call the cops and move on,\u201d suggested a woman from the US.<\/p>\n
The warning post has been shared 23,000 times and attracted thousands of comments, highlighting the widespread concern and the need for caution in such situations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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