What to Do If You See an Abandoned Stroller on the Roadside

Over the years, we’ve tried to share wisdom and advice to help protect others, offering insights on everything from how to identify suspicious behavior to understanding natural warning signs.

It’s a practice of staying informed, aware, and ready, so that we can recognize when something isn’t right — before it’s too late.

One of the things we’ve often written about is how certain harmless-seeming situations can actually be red flags. For example, you might think nothing of a water bottle found on the side of the road near your tire, but in reality, it could be an attempt to lure you into a vulnerable position.

Or, you might think nothing of stopping to help someone on the side of the road, only to find yourself in a dangerous situation. One of the most troubling examples of this type of trap is the so-called “abandoned stroller” scam.

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