Woman ‘pretending to be hit by car’ targeting drivers

25 June 2024, 5:00 pm

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Woman ‘pretending to be hit by car’ targeting drivers
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Woman ‘pretending to be hit by car’ targeting drivers
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A dash cam captured a suspected scam artist pretending to be hit by a car, with an accomplice taking photos for evidence. Drivers in a Sydney suburb are warned to watch out for scammers after a man was targeted by individuals claiming he hit an old woman. A Reddit user reported an incident in Quakers Hill where a woman lay on the road in front of a car, accusing the driver and demanding payment. Police confirmed no criminal intent, attributing the incident to mental health. The video showed the elderly woman walking on the road, then lying down as a man took pictures. Another woman with a pram approached the driver before the clip ended.

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