Beware of this scam while on the road
I’m not a frequent poster, but I want to let everyone know what happened to us while traveling through Kingman, Arizona, although it could happen anywhere. My wife and I are both successful business p...
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Thank you OP.
Big lesson to be learned here.
#1. If someone flags you down; check your mirrors and if you don't see anything amiss then don't pull over unless you are in a populated area. Be VERY careful if that person follows you.
#2. Never a good idea to get out of your rig. Have your doors locked and have them come up and explain the situation to you.
#3. Get at least somewhat mechanically inclined with your rig. Sparks don't come from shocks. If you don't see anything dragging there is not much to cause sparks. If the story sounds weird; then if most likely is.
#4. Never let anybody under your rig; EVER! I could say I'm a gynecologist but I'm pretty sure your wife will not let me check her out. The same should ring true if I say I'm a mechanic and I'm here to help...………..
#5. Needles is a scum town. Kingman is a close second. That's my experience. I have no idea why that is but that is my experience.
Stay safe out there!
Big lesson to be learned here.
#1. If someone flags you down; check your mirrors and if you don't see anything amiss then don't pull over unless you are in a populated area. Be VERY careful if that person follows you.
#2. Never a good idea to get out of your rig. Have your doors locked and have them come up and explain the situation to you.
#3. Get at least somewhat mechanically inclined with your rig. Sparks don't come from shocks. If you don't see anything dragging there is not much to cause sparks. If the story sounds weird; then if most likely is.
#4. Never let anybody under your rig; EVER! I could say I'm a gynecologist but I'm pretty sure your wife will not let me check her out. The same should ring true if I say I'm a mechanic and I'm here to help...………..
#5. Needles is a scum town. Kingman is a close second. That's my experience. I have no idea why that is but that is my experience.
Stay safe out there!
