Psychological Tactics in Criminal Methods
The tactics depend on the psychology of distraction and urgency for criminal takers. A mark on the windshield is something that plays on the natural response to immediately fix anything that may interfere with visibility while driving, giving the criminal an upper hand.
The distraction technique is especially effective because it combines urgency with confusion. Drivers often feel compelled to remove the obstruction and believe this risk is minimal so that they remove it immediately. This one moment of vulnerability is all it takes for a criminal to act.
Knowing these psychological techniques is key. Taking the time to reflect calmly about the situation will keep you from falling into the trap that some distractors use in carrying out their cons.
