A woman gives a scary warning after finding a stroller left on the side of the road.
In a world where people naturally want to help those in need, a scary new scam has appeared that takes advantage of people’s willingness to be kind to strangers. A worried mom is using social media to warn other people about something bad. She told them it could be dangerous to stop to help what looks like an abandoned baby or stroller on the side of the road.
The mom’s post, which has since gone viral, has a picture of a stroller parked next to some bushes just off the road. Her important message says, “Please, I repeat, don’t get out if you see a stroller, car seat, or any other type of baby stuff by itself in the middle of nowhere.” “Be careful.”
People all over the world responded right away to this warning. Many people said they agreed and shared their own worries:
Concerns about safety: One person said, “Yes, people lie in wait.” They either steal from you or beat you up.
Desperation over money: “Families are having a hard time, and some of them will use kids as bait,” said someone else.
Thieves use the “abandoned baby” strategy to sneak up on people who aren’t paying attention. When a good-hearted person stops to check on the stroller that seems to have been left behind, the thieves attack. Often leading to theft or harm to oneself.
This is not the first time that these kinds of warnings have been given. But the most recent post has gotten a lot of attention, with people from all over the world saying how cruel it is to use a baby as bait.
Responses from the public: One mother said, “OMG, I would be out of the car so fast to check. Thanks for the warning.”
Emotional Stratage: Someone else said, “This is so mean because they’re going after the best of us.”
Because of the possible danger, many people suggested doing things other than stopping:
Call the Police: “I’d just call the police to take a look at it.” It sounds mean, but it’s not worth the trouble.
Stay alert: Some people said to stay in the car and call the police instead of getting out and helping.
Not all responses were serious; some found the situation funny:
Problems with the Husband: “This stroller was probably thrown away by my husband because he still can’t figure out how to fold it for the boot after two years.”
Mom had to throw it away because her kid wanted to walk but didn’t want to push the groceries in the empty stroller. She’ll get it later when she comes back.
