This was prevalent a few years back in and around Bangalore but not so much now. The strategy involved in more than one biker crowding around a car boxing it in and forcing it to stop. In most cases the bikers started up with a petty fight on how badly the driver was driving and how they were almost hit by the car. In truth, it’s just a delay tactic to buy time and get their associated to gather.

Once the whole team is assembled they move into action by taking money, credit and debit cards and the car itself with all belongings like laptops and bags in it.

How to avoid?

1. Well there is no set practice to avoid such a thing but it is best to avoid getting boxed in by bikers or cars on empty roads. How you do it is completely up to you.

Strategy 2

In a dark alley you may find a person lying on the road with a cycle and another asking for help claiming that they were hit. In most cases the person lying down will be moaning and shouting as if injured. If you do happen to stop, there is a chance that you would be sprung on by their accomplices and robbed of your car and another valuables.

How to avoid?

1. Do not stop, just slow down enough to judge the situation up close and then move forward. Set enough distance between yourself and the scene and then look back to confirm.

What if they are genuine?

It is possible that you land up neglecting a genuine victim in the process of saving your own skin. If you wait at a distance and look back, and the streets are empty, the fake fellows will regroup and re-strategize after you have passed them. If they are still down, then they are probably genuine.

No need to take a chance, you can be a good samaritan when you see someone in broad daylight. This time, just drive on and report to the nearest traffic constable.

If you are reversing out of a parking lot and suddenly see a paper stuck to your rear windscreen, chances are there are car jackers lurking around. You will probably notice the paper after starting the car and then looking in the mirror. In a hurry you would get out of the car to remove that paper as it’s obstructing your view. This would be the moment they car jackers would pounce and take your car away.

In all probability you would have left your wallet, purse, cellphone etc. in the car and by now they will all be with the car jackers leaving you completely stranded.

How to avoid?

1. If possible, park reversed so that you do not need to reverse out when leaving the lot. It will cost a lot of time but will help in the longer run.
2. If at all you have to reverse and there is a paper at the back obstructing your view, lock the doors and do not get out. Reverse and drive away and stop somewhere else to get rid of the paper.

Strategy 2:

People may throw eggs on your windshield when you are driving by. In a hurry you many want to use the wiper water spray to get rid of it. But, the warm water and egg white will invariably create a paste that would completely obstruct your vision and force you to stop and clean the mess. This is the time the car jackers can attack and take control of your vehicle.

How to avoid?

1. Do not use the wiper spray until you are certain that you are in a safe area to get down and clean the mess.

(Via Security in Wipro)

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