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Watch Out for a New Scam — this one organized by “clever” taxi driver

February 4, 2008 on 12:42 am | In Observations, Living in China |

Well, when you thought you have finally mastered the various forms in which you might be taken to the cleaners by a clever taxi driver, here is a new one I had not thought is possible — China Daily reported on a weird way to steal — by having an accomplice (to the cab driver) hidden in the trunk of the cab.

According to the report, the cab driver took the unsuspecting passenger on board and only a few minutes after taking off from the airport, informed the passenger that he got an urgent call and needs to head back…. The “helpful” driver found another cab and transfered the passenger’s luggage….It all seemed good until that passenger found out (later on while at home) that her laptop computer was gone — per the report, the police investigation determined that the rogue cab driver had an accomplice hidden in the trunk of the car. While the vehicle was on its way, that person searched through the luggage and removed valuables…

So on your next taxi ride, pay attention and watch carefully what the driver is doing.

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Comment by Clare Li — February 14, 2008 #
Visit my blog and read about the way i was scammed - lost a bit more than a laptop
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Comment by richard — February 21, 2008 #
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Comment by Clare Li — March 10, 2008 #
This is really amazing, I must say we also have a lot of scams in South Africa, but I have never heard of such a clever one!

I write a South African blog about life in the country and recently also did one on safety tips to the tourists. With the upcoming Olympics in your country it is good that you alert the tourists.

I have also read an interesting article on fuel saving and helping to create cleaner air, visit my Blog and read about it maybe it will help the situation in your country too.

Comment by Frostygirl — March 26, 2008 #