The Shocking Danger of Odd Marks
A dirt smudge or a sticker on your windshield might not be a big deal, maybe resulting from the weather or a passing person. Still, these marks are often part of an orchestrated plan by the criminal world to target vehicles. This seemingly innocuous mark might result in the execution of a more intricate scheme to distract you and your car.
Modern day theives have been lately escalating such theft strategies to go even to more intricate methods. Smearing a very visible mark on windshield is considered a distraction ploy, usually used to prompt unaware drivers to leave their cars. Once you get out to have a closer look or wipe off the windshield, your vehicle becomes an easy target for theft or other crimes.
It has become rampant in urban areas, especially in secluded parking lots and dimly lit streets. But such a method does carry risks that car users should understand, or they could endanger themselves by ignoring the marks.
