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BEWARE OF SCAMS What are some of the road scams that I need to know about? How else can I avoid
being the victim of a crime? What are some of the road scams that I need to know about? Avoid flashing your lights at other cars that are driving without their lights on at night. This used to be a common courtesy, but unfortunately some gangs will drive around with their lights off and pick the first car to flash them as a victim to harass. You may think it’s just an urban myth, but our local police put out a memo about this to all the Rental Companies this year. Beware the pull over. If you’re in a new car coming from the airport that’s so full it barely clears the ground or you have those out of state plates, you’re targeted as an easy mark with a big payoff. Sometimes, criminals will try to get you to pull over by pointing and saying something is wrong with your car. They might even fake a small accident, a little tap on your bumper to get you to pull over. Since this has been used as a scam, you’ll want to be careful about where you pull over if you need to, be sure to pick a well-lit public place. Stick to the major roads, since you don’t know the side streets you might just pick the one all the locals avoid. You’ll also find more people and better lighting on the major roads; these factors make the "pull over" riskier for the criminals. How else can I avoid being the victim of a crime? Many states prohibit Rental Car Companies from labeling their cars with stickers that identify them as rental cars. They passed these laws because criminals could use these stickers to help them target victims. So, if your car has a sticker that identifies it as a rental car, you might ask that the sicker be removed. Always keep your car's doors locked. Park only in well-lit parking lots. Check the lot for safety before opening your doors. If you have to leave your valuables in the car, they go in the trunk. Lock the doors since most cars have a trunk release inside that doesn’t need the key to pop the trunk. Many new cars also have a back seat pass through that makes for easy entrance into the trunk. Don’t make yourself a target, flashing expensive jewelry, lots of cash or even tourist brochures and maps left in the seats can label you as a potential victim. Avoid looking like a tourist. Dress like the locals and use a local newspaper or magazine to wrap around the outside of your map and guidebook so you won't stand out as a tourist. Keep an eye on all your belongings while at the rental counters and on the shuttle bus. |
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