In a recent incident in a Sydney suburb, a scam artist pretended to be hit by a car in an attempt to extort money from a driver. The scam was captured on a dash cam, showing a woman lying on the road while her accomplice took photos as supposed evidence. The driver was accused of hitting the woman and threatened to pay up.
The footage, posted on Reddit, shows the car driving along a street in Quakers Hill when the woman suddenly lays down in front of the vehicle. A younger man then approaches to take pictures, while another woman with a pram confronts the driver. It is unclear if she is also involved in the scam.
New South Wales Police have not received a report on the incident, but they are urging anyone with information to come forward. Commenters on the Reddit post expressed disbelief that anyone would fall for such an obvious scam. Some suggested getting a dash cam to protect against such schemes.
While some believe the scam would quickly unravel with the presence of a dash cam, others pointed out that having multiple “witnesses” could make the scam more believable to someone who hadn’t seen the video. One user suggested playing along with the scammers, pretending to call an ambulance and the police, and then revealing the dash cam footage to catch them in their lie.
If you have any information about this scam or have been targeted yourself, you are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000. Stay alert and be cautious of similar scams in your area to avoid falling victim to such schemes.