Staged Road Accident: Car Snatch

Scam Likelihood: Varies
Due to the vast number of accidents happening on the road everyday, the probability of an accident being staged is very low, but there are clues to be found when an accident is deliberate.

The Story:

You are driving on your way home, cursing the car in front to drive faster or move to the outside lane. Slowly, you inch up behind the car hoping that he will be considerate and move out of the way.

Cheap "Stolen" Phone

Scam Likelihood: 90%

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The Story:

You were walking on the streets or sitting in your favourite Mamak place and a fellow approached you to sell you a phone that he apparently just stole from a car or a phone shop. He claimed the phone to be one of the lastest model and is selling it to you for an extremely low price.