Although finding money on the street has always been associated with good luck, finding money on a car windshield can be more dangerous than it seems. Therefore, it is important follow the instructions of the National Police and avoid getting out of the car to pick it up, so as not to lose more than you can win.
The techniques used by criminals and scammers to steal from their victims are becoming more and more elaborate. That is why, although we should not fall into alarmismit is recommended to maintain a skeptical and cautious attitude. Especially in those situations in which, out of nowhere, objects such as a bottle on the wheel or a bill on the windshield appear.
Well, although they may seem like a coincidence or a stroke of luck, they are new maneuvers used by some thieves to be able to steal from inside the vehicle without having to use force. A trick that, motivated by people’s curiosity or even greed, It can be very expensive for those who fall into it.
This is how criminals use the bill trick to steal from you
According to the National Police itself, cases in which vehicle owners find themselves a 50 euro bill placed on the windshield of his carespecially after having parked it in large parking lots such as those found in shopping centers or supermarkets.
Victims usually do not realize until the moment they have already entered the vehicle, placed their personal belongings and started off. AND, When you get off of it to get the ticket, the thieves take the opportunity to enter in the car and take anything of value that has been left inside, such as cell phones or wallets, or even the car itself.
“Criminals take advantage of the fact that your car is stopped to put a 50 euro bill on the windshield, which, of course, is fake,” explains the police. “When the driver comes out to check the authenticity of the ticket, They take the opportunity to steal the belongings that you have left inside.“, so they warn that they should never get out of the vehicle.
How to act to avoid being a victim of this maneuver
The most advisable thing in this type of case is to continue inside the vehicle, start it up and walk away to the destination or, at least, to a point quite far from where he was. Once you have verified that this site is secure, you must Turn off the engine, get out of the car and close the doors to check the authenticity of a bill that, in most cases, is counterfeit.
Besides, Nothing of value should be left inside the car. and, if you suspect that it is a type of theft technique, it is necessary to notify the Police so that they can investigate whether it is an isolated case or, on the contrary, it is advisable to notify drivers in the area and take the necessary measures to stop theft attempts.
Another scam with which they try to get hold of your personal data
Likewise, it is important to know that this trick is not only performed with counterfeit bills, but also with papers. Although in this last case the scam can be more elaborate, since, on some occasions, criminals scratch the vehicle or break the rearview mirror and place a note in which they indicate the phone number who must be contacted to process the insurance report.
Once the call is made, the scammers will say that, in order to carry out this process, They will send a link on WhatsApp. However, by clicking on this link, criminals will be able to access personal information and passwords. Therefore, whether you find a note or a bill, you should act with caution and distrust. And, if necessary, contact the National Police.