Carjacking is one of the most common crimes in many parts of the world. Just as car technology has evolved, so there are ways to hijack. Hot electric locomotives are not a viable method of car theft. With today's car alerts and electronic ignitions, the best technique is to steal a car that is already running.
The most common frauds are:
- Hit - The thief strikes the victim from his back. When the victim gains access to the damage and exchanges information, the car is stolen.
- Good samaritan - The accident is carried out in a remote area. Perhaps the injury is simulated. The victim stops to help and the car is stolen.
- Ruse - Another car flashes with lights or waves from the victim to get her attention, to indicate a problem with the car of the victims. The victim pulls up and the car is stolen.
- Trap “The victim living in a gated community is followed by scribbles on the driveway, and, waiting for the gates to open, the thieves will follow him, blocking him.
When you encounter from behind or respond to another driver trying to warn you, always go to a safe public place before leaving the car. When you live in a closed community, call ahead so that the gate is open and / or wait until the gate opens to catch up to it. Before stopping assistance in the event of an accident, it is best to contact the authorities and report the accident, rather than stop.
Never leave your car with the keys in it. Carjacking can be a crime of opportunity. Many mindless people leave their car with the keys in it to run in a store or on their own driveways. In Florida, it is against the law to leave the car with the keys in the ignition lock. This would impose a certain responsibility on the car owner.
To help reduce the likelihood of hands-on carrying, these prevention tips:
- Locks windows and doors while driving
- When you stop, let me finally drive one car between you and the car in front of you to maneuver the space.
- Do not stop at isolated phones or ATMs.
- Watch out for strangers approaching your car. Leave if you are in the car. Leave if you do not.
- Keep your wallet and valuables in sight in the car
- If you can not drive away from a threatening situation, you should call attention to yourself.
