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Why Are People So Naive ?

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Canary42 | 13:19 Sun 04th Sep 2022 | Motoring
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Sadly, you can't trust anybody these days, so people should always be alert to scammers. Having said that, it is easier said than done as some of them are very clever and can catch the victim in a flustering time.
But in a case on facebook (copied below, without name) the woman paid up cash on the spot for alleged damage to the scammer's car. It's obvious from the picture the damage couldn't have been caused by her car. I suspect he deliberately drew up closer as she was reversing. Being pregnant didn't help her disposition of course. Several responders on FB recommending her calling the police, which I endorsed. Surely demanding cash in such a situation is a criminal offence. Perhaps one of our legal specialists can offer an opinion.

https://ibb.co/GW1Y20g

P.S. In spite of the title, my complete sympathies are with this unfortunate lass. I hope she's learnt there are some right bistards about.
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I would have asked if he was physically fit & told him to take a running jump!
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Yes davebro, so would a lot of us, but not everyone is that self-confident.
Was that in Bedford?
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No, Swindon.
"Why are people so naive?" It's a sad truth that some people can be taken in by smooth-talking swindlers/cheats. That's how people are. Some are alert, some are not. This sad situation will never end, especially as nowadays cheats have more opportunities to ply their trade.
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Yes, you're right BB, but it's a sad state of affairs.
Some people are daft and make mistakes. What's new?
She should get in touch with police at once. he was demanding money with menaces.
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I'm wasn't sure whether the "with menaces' bit would stick LadyJ, which was why I sought Aber's legal advice.

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