Rogues devised an unexpectedly insidious way to “separate” motorists on the road
August 19, 2022
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As always, in difficult times for Russia, all kinds of scammers are activated on the road, using various methods to take money from drivers. Portal “AvtoVzglyad” tells about
As always, in difficult times for Russia, all kinds of scammers are activated on the road, using various methods to take money from drivers. Portal “AvtoVzglyad” tells about the until recently almost unknown method of criminals.
Bandits behave like this. Everything, as a rule, happens in a traffic jam: either in a slow “traffic jam” on the highway, or in front of a traffic light. Usually two cars trade from the counterfeiters side. After the victim’s car is chosen, the bandits’ “auxiliary car” with a hook or a crook is built into the track directly in front of the hood of the future object of the “divorce”. Then she passes the main “combat vehicle” in front of her in the same lane.
As a rule, this is a premium class car, but it is far from new. After that, the “support car” at the first opportunity moves aside, and before the eyes of the object of the “divorce” is the fodder of the “combat” transport of crooks. Further, after seizing the moment when the victim’s car accidentally minimizes the distance to the trunk of the blackmailer’s vehicle, the crook behind the wheel abruptly pulls the handbrake lever. His car “stands on a pole”, but at the same time her brake lights are not on. Usually the driver-victim, who is accustomed to mainly orientate himself on the “stoppers” of the vehicle in front, does not have time to react. And his car does drive at low speed against the rear bumper of the car of the car invaders.
An intelligent-looking grandfather (the main villain) crawls out from behind the wheel and begins to moan emotionally over the broken rear bumper. Its main purpose is to put pressure on the victim’s pity and conscience. Versions of the “retired” may differ. For example, the grandfather is no longer working, there is not much money, he has not bought OSAGO and now he is terribly afraid that he will not receive any benefits for the compulsory insurance. And if you get it, it’s still not enough to fix an expensive bumper. Sometimes the legend is used that the old man barely found a buyer for his car and now he will probably refuse the deal if he doesn’t give a discount on getting the bumper in perfect condition. And it costs many tens of thousands of rubles.
Usually, along with the “suffering pensioner” deputy, at least one younger citizen drives the car – the meanest kind of man, and more often two such uncles. They play the role of “relatives” of the “retiree”, creating in the process of extortion an aggressive background that affects the victim of the “divorce”. As a result of such a complex psychological impact, the ‘client’ is gnawed by conscience on the one hand and fear for his safety on the other. That’s why he pays.
According to the second “divorce scenario”, gangster-like companions of the “retiree” play the role of buyers of a “broken” car, and also aggressively exert “pressure” on the victim. In both cases, the “catch” of crooks from one “setup” can range from 10,000-50,000 rubles and even more, depending on the psychological pliability of the victim. Protecting yourself from such a “divorce” is within the power of everyone. Let’s say you notice the characteristic rearrangements of cars in front of you or that there is a lot of damage to the bumper and rear of the car in front of you, from various accidents of course. You should immediately change lanes or greatly increase the distance to a suspicious car by slowing down.
If it doesn’t go away, but also slows down, stay “on yours,” stop, engage the “emergency gang,” and stand still until the “car substitutes” realize that nothing “shines” on you. Well, if you’ve already driven their car, stay firm and calm. Do not agree with calculations at the scene of an accident, call the police, call the traffic police and at the same time indicate that they are extorting money from you. When learning these kinds of statements, the villains will probably prefer to hide. Therefore, do not forget to note the registration number of their car: what if it turns out to be real, and in theory the owner can then be held responsible, if not for fraud, then at least for leaving the scene of an accident .
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photo globallookpress.com
Bandits behave like this. Everything, as a rule, happens in a traffic jam: either in a slow “traffic jam” on the highway, or in front of a traffic light. Usually two cars trade from the counterfeiters side. After the victim’s car is chosen, the bandits’ “auxiliary car” with a hook or a crook is built into the track directly in front of the hood of the future object of the “divorce”. Then she passes the main “combat vehicle” in front of her in the same lane.
As a rule, this is a premium class car, but it is far from new. After that, the “support car” at the first opportunity moves aside, and before the eyes of the object of the “divorce” is the fodder of the “combat” transport of crooks. Further, after seizing the moment when the victim’s car accidentally minimizes the distance to the trunk of the blackmailer’s vehicle, the crook behind the wheel abruptly pulls the handbrake lever. His car “stands on a pole”, but at the same time her brake lights are not on. Usually the driver-victim, who is accustomed to mainly orientate himself on the “stoppers” of the vehicle in front, does not have time to react. And his car does drive at low speed against the rear bumper of the car of the car invaders.
An intelligent-looking grandfather (the main villain) crawls out from behind the wheel and begins to moan emotionally over the broken rear bumper. Its main purpose is to put pressure on the victim’s pity and conscience. Versions of the “retired” may differ. For example, the grandfather is no longer working, there is not much money, he has not bought OSAGO and now he is terribly afraid that he will not receive any benefits for the compulsory insurance. And if you get it, it’s still not enough to fix an expensive bumper. Sometimes the legend is used that the old man barely found a buyer for his car and now he will probably refuse the deal if he doesn’t give a discount on getting the bumper in perfect condition. And it costs many tens of thousands of rubles.
Usually, along with the “suffering pensioner” deputy, at least one younger citizen drives the car – the meanest kind of man, and more often two such uncles. They play the role of “relatives” of the “retiree”, creating in the process of extortion an aggressive background that affects the victim of the “divorce”. As a result of such a complex psychological impact, the ‘client’ is gnawed by conscience on the one hand and fear for his safety on the other. That’s why he pays.
According to the second “divorce scenario”, gangster-like companions of the “retiree” play the role of buyers of a “broken” car, and also aggressively exert “pressure” on the victim. In both cases, the “catch” of crooks from one “setup” can range from 10,000-50,000 rubles and even more, depending on the psychological pliability of the victim. Protecting yourself from such a “divorce” is within the power of everyone. Let’s say you notice the characteristic rearrangements of cars in front of you or that there is a lot of damage to the bumper and rear of the car in front of you, from various accidents of course. You should immediately change lanes or greatly increase the distance to a suspicious car by slowing down.
If it doesn’t go away, but also slows down, stay “on yours,” stop, engage the “emergency gang,” and stand still until the “car substitutes” realize that nothing “shines” on you. Well, if you’ve already driven their car, stay firm and calm. Do not agree with calculations at the scene of an accident, call the police, call the traffic police and at the same time indicate that they are extorting money from you. When learning these kinds of statements, the villains will probably prefer to hide. Therefore, do not forget to note the registration number of their car: what if it turns out to be real, and in theory the owner can then be held responsible, if not for fraud, then at least for leaving the scene of an accident .
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