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<\/p>\nIn a world where the instinct to help those in need is strong<\/p>\n
, a new and alarming scam has emerged that preys on the kindness<\/p>\n
of strangers. A concerned mother has taken to social media to warn<\/p>\n
others about something sinister. She warned about the dangers of<\/p>\n
stopping to assist what appears to be an abandoned baby or stroller on the side of the road.<\/p>\n
The mother\u2019s post, which has since gone viral, includes a picture of a stroller<\/p>\n
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Image Credit: Nancy Walsh with Jeff Cook Real Estate \u2013 Facebook<\/p>\n
parked just off a road next to some bushes. Her urgent message reads:<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you see a stroller, car seat, or any type of baby situation alone<\/p>\n
in the middle of nowhere, please, I repeat, don\u2019t get out. Be safe.\u201d<\/p>\n
Reactions from the Public
\nMany people expressed their agreement and shared their own concerns.<\/p>\n
A woman has warned people not to stop if they see abandoned strollers by the roadside<\/p>\n
The response to this warning was immediate and widespread. Many people expressed their agreement and shared their own concerns:<\/p>\n
Safety Concerns: One person commented, \u201cYes, people lie in wait.<\/p>\n
At best they rob you, at worst they bash you too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Economic Desperation: Another noted, \u201cFamilies are struggling,<\/p>\n
some of them will use kids as bait.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Modus Operandi<\/p>\n
A woman has warned people not to stop if they see abandoned strollers by the roadside<\/p>\n
\u201cI would just call the police to have a look at it. It sounds harsh but it isn\u2019t worth the trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n
This \u2018abandoned baby\u2019 tactic is a method used by thieves who lie in wait to ambush well-meaning individuals.<\/p>\n
When a kind-hearted person stops to check on the seemingly abandoned stroller,<\/p>\n
the criminals strike. Often leading to robbery or physical harm.<\/p>\n
Not a New Tactic
\nA woman has warned people not to stop if they see abandoned strollers by the roadside<\/p>\n
\u201cThis stroller was probably dumped by my husband who after two years still can\u2019t workout how to fold it for the boot.\u201d<\/p>\n
This isn\u2019t the first time such warnings have been issued. However,<\/p>\n
the latest post has gained significant attention, with people<\/p>\n
from around the world commenting on the cruel nature of using a baby as bait.<\/p>\n
Public Reactions: One mother remarked, \u201cOMG \u2013 I would be out of<\/p>\n
the car so fast to check, thanks for the warning.\u201d<\/p>\n
Emotional Manipulation: Another person added, \u201cThis is so cruel because they are targeting the best of us.\u201d<\/p>\n
Alternatives to Stopping<\/p>\n
\u201cI would just call the police to have a look at it. It sounds harsh but it isn\u2019t worth the trouble.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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