If you find an abandoned stroller at the roadside, here’s why you might want to wait before getting out of your vehicle

The world can be unpredictable and dangerous, especially for those who aren’t careful.

Sadly, this is still true today. Some problems seem to be a constant part of human behavior.

Over time, we’ve tried to share knowledge with our readers. This includes natural signs to watch for and how to interpret certain things—like finding a water bottle on your car tire.

That’s why we feel it’s important to share this warning about a trick criminals may use to lure drivers out of their cars late at night.

You may have heard of the “abandoned baby” trick, though we hadn’t until we found a viral post from a concerned mother trying to warn people.

Simply put, she wanted to alert the public about the danger of stopping to check on an abandoned stroller by the side of the road.

Imagine this: You’re driving down a dark road and spot a stroller on the grass. Most people’s instincts kick in, and they slow down. Some might even get out of the car to check if something’s wrong.

According to reports, this is when criminals, hiding nearby, may attack.

“Yes, people wait for you,” one Facebook user commented. “At best, they rob you; at worst, they hurt you.”

Another added, “I would just call the police. It might seem cold, but it’s not worth the risk.”

Unfortunately, scams like these, which prey on people’s kindness, have been around for a long time. They’re a sneaky way to draw victims into situations they would usually avoid.

The takeaway is to always be alert, especially when driving alone at night on empty roads.

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