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just got this scarry e-mail - a bit of a warning........

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just got this scarry e-mail - a bit of a warning........

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trish123
Lancashire, Lancashire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 3:38 AM CST
Dizzy Di sent me this and its pretty scarry - Im so glad I dont live in a city but I reckon we cant be too careful anywhere......



An important message from the Police -
please pass this along to all the women you know.....

This actually happened a few weeks ago on the M3 FLEET SERVICES!!!

It was early evening and a young girl stopped to get petrol.
She filled her tank and walked into the store to pay for her
petrol. The cashier told her 'Don't pay for your petrol yet.....walk
around the store for a while and act as if you're picking up some other things to buy. A man just got into the back of your car. I've called the police and they're on their way'. When the police arrived, they found the man in the back seat of the girl's car and asked him what he was doing. He replied, he was joining a gang and the initiation to join is to kidnap a woman and bring her back to the gang to be raped by every member of the gang. If the woman was still alive by the time they finish with her then they let her go.
According to the police that night, there is a new gang forming
here originating from London. The scary part of this is because the guy didn't have a weapon on him. The police could only charge him with trespassing.... He's back on the street and free to try again.

Please be aware of what's going on around you and for your family and friends. LADIES you or one of your family and friends could be the next victim.

Please forward this on to everyone you know. Please do not
discard this message it is very important that everyone knows what is happening.

Please be careful when leaving your vehicle and make sure it is ALWAYS Locked to prevent this from happening to you.

MET POLICE

Subject: POLICE INFORMATION - NOT A JOKE - ACTUAL SAFETY ADVICE

first bit is mainly for women, but boys please read it and
send it on to any women you care about. The second bit is a warning to all of us!

Some sound advice for us all as we all sometimes forget to take our common sense with us when we go out. This is from Northants Police.. Women.... In light of the recent kidnapping and now murder of Leigh Mathews, I think it is important to read the following info for your own safety.
Things women should know to stay safe: Please Take the time to
read these pointers. There may just be one or two you hadn't thought of.

After reading this, forward it to someone you care about. It never
hurts to be careful in this crazy world we live in.

1. Tip from Tae Kwon Do: The elbow is the strongest point on your body. If you are close enough to use it, do!
2. If a robber asks for your handbag, DO NOT HAND IT TO HIM.
Toss it away from you.... he is probably more interested in your handbag than you and he will go for the handbag. RUN LIKE MAD IN THE OTHER DIRECTION!
3. If you are ever thrown into the boot of a car: Kick out the
back tail lights and stick your arm through the hole and start waving. The driver won't see you but everybody else will. This has saved lives.

4.Women have a tendency to get into their cars after shopping,
eating, working, etc., and just sit (doing their cheque book, or making
a list).

DON'T DO THIS! A predator could be watching you, and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get in on the passenger side, and attack you. AS SOON AS YOU GET INTO YOUR CAR, LOCK THE DOORS AND LEAVE.

5. A few notes about getting into your car in a car park:

A.) Be aware: look around you, look into your car, at the
passenger side floor, and check the back seat.

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trish123
Lancashire, Lancashire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 3:40 AM CST
continued........

B.) If you are parked next to a big van, enter your car from the passenger door. Most attackers surprise their victims by pulling them into their vans while the women are attempting to get into their cars.

C.) Look at the car parked on the driver's side of your vehicle,
and the passenger side. If a male is sitting alone in the seat nearest
your car, you may want to walk back into the shop, or work, and get a guard/policeman to walk you back out. IT IS ALWAYS BETTER TO BE SAFE THAN SORRY.(And better paranoid than dead.)

6. ALWAYS take the lift instead of the stairs. Stairwells are
horrible places to be alone and the perfect crime spot.

7. If the predator has a gun and you are not under his control,
ALWAYS RUN! The predator will only hit you (a running target) 4 in 100 times; and even then, it most likely WILL NOT be a vital organ. RUN!

8. As women, we are always trying to be sympathetic: STOP IT! It may get you raped, or killed. Ted Bundy, the serial killer, was a
good-looking, well educated man, who ALWAYS played on the sympathies of unsuspecting women. He walked with a cane, or a limp, and often asked 'for help' into his vehicle or with his vehicle, which is when he abducted his next victim.

9. Another Safety Point: Someone just told me that her friend heard a crying baby on her porch the night before last, and she called
the police because it was late and she thought it was weird. The police told her
'Whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' The lady then said that it sounded like the baby had crawled near a window, and she was worried that it would crawl to the street and get run over. The policeman said, 'We already have a unit on the way, whatever you do, DO NOT open the door.' He told her that they think a serial killer has a baby's cry recorded and uses it to coax women out of their homes thinking that someone dropped off a baby. He said they have not verified it, but have had several calls by women saying that they hear babies' cries outside their doors when they're home alone at night.
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sxc666
Central Coast, New South Wales Australia
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 3:40 AM CST
scary shit uh oh!
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trish123
Lancashire, Lancashire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 3:40 AM CST
sorry its so long..............



Please pass this on and DO NOT open the door for a crying baby.
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> I'd like you to forward this to all the women you know. It may
> save a life.
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> A candle is not dimmed by lighting another candle. Send this to
> any woman you know that may need to be reminded that the world we live in has a lot of crazies in it and it's better safe than sorry.
>
> NORTHAMPTONSHIRE POLICE - Visit us at
> http://www.northants.police.uk/
>

PLEASE READ. MAY BE HELPFUL AND PLEASE TAKE CARE!!

ALL CAR OWNERS AND CAR DRIVERS PLEASE READ Warning!!!!
Be aware of new car-jacking scheme
.
You walk across the car park, unlock your car and get inside.
Then you lock all your doors, start the engine and shift or put into reverse.

You look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking
space and you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of the rear window.

So, you shift the gear stick back into park or neutral, unlock
your doors and jump out of your car to remove that paper or whatever it is that is obstructing your view.

When you reach the back of your car that is when the car-jackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and take off!!
Your engine was running, you would have left your purse in the
car and they practically mow you down as they speed off in your car. BE AWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED IN LONDON/MANCHESTER MAKING ITS WAY ACROSS THE COUNTRY!!!!!!!!

Just drive away and remove the paper later! It is stuck to your
window and be thankful that you read this email.
I hope you will forward this to friends and family especially to
women! A purse contains all identification, and you certainly do
NOT want someone getting your home address. They already HAVE your keys!!!

JUST BE AWARE AND TAKE CARE IT WILL PROBABLY SOON ARRIVE IN YOUR AREA

I have also heard of a similar car-jacking scheme being carried
out by leaving a traffic cone in the road in a relatively quiet
area...so you stop and get out of your car to move it...leaving your enginerunning...sure you can work out the rest.

BE AWARE !
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karen1973
Southampton, Hampshire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 4:45 AM CST
I got this email about 6 months ago claiming it had happened somewhere in the US. It is a bit of an urban legend.

Nevertheless, it is good advice for all of us!professor
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foreveryoung1
cartagena, Murcia Spain
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 4:46 AM CST
karen1973 wrote:
I got this email about 6 months ago claiming it had happened somewhere in the US. It is a bit of an urban legend.

Nevertheless, it is good advice for all of us!


Same here, about four months ago, in Spain
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trish123
Lancashire, Lancashire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 4:49 AM CST
karen1973 wrote:
I got this email about 6 months ago claiming it had happened somewhere in the US. It is a bit of an urban legend.

Nevertheless, it is good advice for all of us!


Hiya Karen wave thanks

As you say, it could be an urban legend, no idea - I did remove phone numbers from it of a police force - I think I may just try the number laugh wave
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karen1973
Southampton, Hampshire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 4:50 AM CST
trish123 wrote:
Hiya Karen thanks

As you say, it could be an urban legend, no idea - I did remove phone numbers from it of a police force - I think I may just try the number


No problem Trish. It frightened me when I read yours though! I live off the M3!!! lol!
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trish123
Lancashire, Lancashire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 4:58 AM CST
karen1973 wrote:
No problem Trish. It frightened me when I read yours though! I live off the M3!!! lol!


there was no reply to the phone ringing but there is a website which is Northants police - had a look but cant find any mention of this so, Im really sorry if Ive worried you Karen but I guess it better safe than sorry - it frightened me too.........


maybe I will forward the e-mail to them and ask if they know its origins confused
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kurzita
Xaghra, Gozo Malta
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 5:08 AM CST
Hey ladies.

No doubt that all have to keep their eyues open since it is after all called the urban jungle.

However, while taking such things seriously, do not forsake your peace of mind due to fear that such stories can or may instill.

Such is the world we live in unfortunately.

There is no greater fear then fear itself.

Love to all.

wine
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trish123
Lancashire, Lancashire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 5:22 AM CST
kurzita wrote:
Hey ladies.

No doubt that all have to keep their eyues open since it is after all called the urban jungle.

However, while taking such things seriously, do not forsake your peace of mind due to fear that such stories can or may instill.

Such is the world we live in unfortunately.

There is no greater fear then fear itself.

Love to all.


You are totally right Kurzita and thanks for your concern thumbs up

I live in the middle of nowhere and this really frightened me for all the women who live in some of the places mentioned, urban jungle as you say - I really do hope it is urban legend - have forwarded it to the police force mentioned anyway - they will probably be round to arrest me within the hour for forwarding false info laugh
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dancingfarmer
Columbia, Connecticut USA
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 5:42 AM CST
One can never be too careful so all these precautions are a good idea, but just to be sensible, next try checking out these simple e-rumors on the truthorfiction web site. There is a search feature which will help you confirm if the story is just that or something you need to be cautions about. This one has been around for years as have many others that although they sound like they could happen, are just some fiction someone wrote.
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Claayer
Wild Wild South West, Cornwall, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 6:31 AM CST
Yikes!... true or not.. some good advice.. thumbs up

marrrnin Trish wave hug
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trish123
Lancashire, Lancashire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 6:58 AM CST
Claayer wrote:
Yikes!... true or not.. some good advice..

marrrnin Trish


Maaaaaarnin Hun wave laugh hug
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trish123
Lancashire, Lancashire, England UK
Posted: Jul 10, 2008, 7:01 AM CST
dancingfarmer wrote:
One can never be too careful so all these precautions are a good idea, but just to be sensible, next try checking out these simple e-rumors on the truthorfiction web site. There is a search feature which will help you confirm if the story is just that or something you need to be cautions about. This one has been around for years as have many others that although they sound like they could happen, are just some fiction someone wrote.


Ive emailed it to the police force in question but no reply as yet - will check it on the site you suggest but as you say, we can never be too careful wave
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