Carjacking warning

[snopes]

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/motoring/...g-warning.html

Motorists have been warned to be wary of a new carjacking ruse in the run-up to Christmas.

Thieves are reportedly leaving notes or leaflets on the rear windows of parked cars. Drivers don't spot the piece of paper until they start the engine and look over their shoulder to manoeuvre.

When they get out to retrieve the note carjackers are reportedly pouncing into the driver's seat and making off with the car.

Details of the ruse have been widely circulated via an anonymous email.

While the Metropolitan Police said it could be an "urban myth" and knew of no such cases, the Institute of Advanced Motorists said that drivers should be aware of the potential scam.

http://www.snopes.com/crime/warnings/carjack.asp

[Canuckistan]

The Telegraph falling for an urban legend? Well, I'm stunned. I mean, their journalistic standards are normally so high.

[Apollonia]

"Just because there isn't a note on your rear window, don't assume you're safe. Thieves are out there 24/7 in the run-up to Christmas. It's their Christmas too."

Brilliant scare-mongering!