UK Dash Cam - Petrol and rings roadside scam - Be mindful when stopping to help "somebody"

SO, what do you think he was REALLY after!? Or was he thinking this is a great place to stop when low on fuel and ask for help? A high speed corner on the M25/M4 junction seems like a great place, right? Thanks to the lorry that saw me joining on the carriage way in a bad place who gave me room and flashed me out.
Be mindful of stopping to help on the motorway as this can be very dangerous! Not just from a, you don't know who you're stopping for, but also you are at a massive increase of risk on the side of a fast moving carriageway. Always stop in front of a stopped car car NEVER behind it. Try and leave a bigger gap than I did here mine was reduced by having a person in the hard shoulder. Keep the engine running, be ready to pull away and DON'T leave your car until you are sure of the situation and surroundings that you are getting out for and in to.
DRIVE SAFE
Beware of the petrol and rings roadside scam! Talk through it or simply drive off. Or in this case, both.
If you really fancy a laugh to quote MetalVII7
"Turn captions on ;) you're welcome"

[@JeffUnderwoodUK]

When I saw him he was on another slip road, not far away (I was on my way to Pinewood). Exactly the same story, he offered me two "gold" wedding rings, his business card and a piece of paper with his mobile phone number if I'd help. Like you I offered to run him to a petrol station but it became clear he wanted money in exchange for the rings. Minimum of £150 as he needed to get back to Germany that day (in a UK reg BMW?). He asked me to drive him to a cashpoint where I could get money out against the valuable jewellery. Instead, I said, I'll run you to my office and we'll sort it there .... "I work at the local Police station, just a mile or two away". He can run faster than you might think.

[@cachurchill76]

Now that made me smile :D

[@r3h4n786]

Hahah you sir, are a legend

[@J_essex]

Jeff Underwood same to me. he was arrested in enfield on a406 in a chrysler pt

[@mark261166]

Twat

[@paulh1860]

Jeff Underwood, well it's about time we started cracking down on pt drivers

[@benrosenberg]

I stopped for this guy too! I could sense it was scam so drove off in the end

[@japanluv]

This f... was also waving at me while I was changing from M25 onto the A40.Same trip I do 5 days a week. I didnt stop because its a gypsy from my home country Romania. He was waiving some kind of ID as well. Glad you caught it. Scam. Ring is not gold. DONT STOP! I am so ashamed for my own people because this is the image people are left with...

[@cachurchill76]

Carry no shame for your countrymen. You are you they, are them. We breed our own askholes here so don't listen to hard noses that tar you all with the same brush. thanks for taking the time to comment it's good of you.

[@japanluv]

Southern Dash Cam Chris I am just outraged. I study, I work, wife stays at home with a 1 year old daughter, I havent claimed a penny in 9 years in here. Media is already portraing us in a certain way. At the end of the day it comes up to the individual experience. Is it you in the video? I am considering Wales from next year after I get my nursing degree and some experience:D P.S. I just realised I need a dash cam, too.

[@cachurchill76]

It is me yes, and you're right. It's hard to get pigeon holed and lumped in with the rest of any kind. You can do one of two things it seems, anger yourself and distance yourself from what you came to. Or, as you have, be a normal person and carry no entitlement. But I also ask that you drop the shame. It's not needed. There are many reasons for getting a dash camera. Mine are because of accountability. Both to myself and to the legal system in this country that has no regard for truth, but for what can be twisted, I mean "argued" in a court of law. But yes they are a good idea, be aware they can condemn as fast as they can exonerate.

[@japanluv]

Southern Dash Cam Chris I do around 2000 miles a month and encountered many situations. Few years ago Directline didnt help me at all for an accident that I wasnt at fault. Had a friend with me who didnt count as a witness, while being nicely to the the young lady( who crossed my way in a roundabout and with P on her rear window) offering her to replace my bumper with parts off ebay, to end up to completely stop to cooperate with me and few months later her agent to contact me that she finally agreed to everything and they can compensate me. Car had been sold at that moment and been told that once sold, nothing can be offered as compensation. True or not, I still dont know until today. As for me being ashamed, as much as I am ashamed, I am also proud of where I am and I always try to open eyes where needed or someone is interested. Prince of Wales spends lots of time in Romania where he bought several old houses( and a castle or two:P) and restored them and he does agrotourism. Come in summer to us and Ill be your guide:D Can you tell us what dashcam you are using, please? I wish you a wonderful week ahead and use the kind heart with caution...

[@cachurchill76]

Hi, that does seem typical of the legal system vs truth. I've lost years arguing with it, best to document to be sure. On that note the camera is the DOD LS 460w I bought mine direct from the supplier online. I can't advise where to buy beyond that. As for my kind heart, sadly it can be as black as it appears kind.

[@veryAngryandy]

i think he ate his wallet !

[@69COLITAS]

What is the world coming to when people offer help only to get scammed. Such a shame as England in the 60's & 70's was such a wonderful place. Everybody helped each other without such things happening. Watching the things that go on it England and globally is a bit like watching a loved one slowly die. Shame on us all for putting up with such things and letting them get so far.

[@cachurchill76]

Indeed, sad times. I'm also dismayed by the older generation of self proclaimed HGV drivers blaming this on me. I'm really quite sad for the state of social mentality.

[@evoermine]

If you think scammers didn’t exist in the 60s and 70s you’re deluded. We just didn’t have KZbin to watch videos of dodgy people like this guy, that’s all. There was still plenty of fraudsters around back in the ‘good old days’.

[@beyondbiking]

Alarm bells were ringing as soon as he said "I'm broke" and then he said "I lost my wallet" And look at the way he is dressed... he certainly doesn't look broke

[@cachurchill76]

I wonder if not in this situation the guy has a perfect understanding of English, or indeed a local accent!

[@TheBudgie29]

You should have spoke Welsh to him. That would have thrown Him. Lol.

[@cachurchill76]

That's actually how I may handle any situation I wan't to get out of from now on! I used to do that a lot when I first moved to wrong side of the bridge, but my Cymraeg... Onid yw yn dda y dyddiau hyn. Yr wyf yn fachgen drwg

[@TheBudgie29]

You certainty are a bad boy. lol

[@barrysleafer8347]

ring the police if I remember isn't it illegal to knowing run out of fuel on a motorway also why hasn't he got breakdown cover

[@connorali8360]

Bazil brush because he is a scammer not to mention the phone booth right next to his car

[@stevesmith7530]

This was going on in Hertfordshire quite a bit last year. Oddly he had enough fuel to get to the next junction (South Mimms services) when a police car passed by. Suggest submitting this to the relevant police force (TVP/Met) for that junction.

[@imtbi]

I really don't know how you can be that immoral to try and take advantage of a nice person , yes if you're desperate but still i couldn't do that to someone who hasn't any money anyway

[@cachurchill76]

Otby as I see this take traction I realise how common this is. It makes me sad I'd do anything I could to help a person in need. I often pride myself in being pretty useful if someone is in real need. This has tainted my impulse to stop but on the other hand, I couldn't live with myself if I didn't stop and later heard somebody came to harm. My advice is now to my children not to stop. I however can't practice what I preach.

[@1further]

This scam is now common. I had it tried on me, a few years ago, by an English speaking Romany ... in France! Fair play to you for stopping - please don't ever change your good heart mate / but we all have to be careful. Thanks for posting the vid ;)

[@clarky2356]

I wouldn't.t of even stopped

[@richardwayne1990]

most people wouldnt its ashame society has got this bad where people wont help each other because the chances of being screwed over are so high

[@kirkhamandy]

It's "gotten this bad" because of these types of people. I remember back in the 1970s my dad would always stop, many did, it was normal. Now, you just never know. There's a phone every mile on the motorway, let them walk. Big shame really

[@whatyousaidbud]

Andy Kirkham enough money for a BMW but not enough for a mobile phone!

[@andrewstorey3395]

I blew up The toilet Wouldn't HAVE stopped. Not "of".

[@4youreyesonly884]

No wonder you blew the toilet up , your grammar is atrocious.

[@GiggsIsLegend]

Its sad that people would prey on the goodwill of fellow drivers like this. I once picked up a middle-aged man, drove him to the petrol station about a mile away and he was so thankful that I didnt have the heart to leave him there, so i insisted I drive him back to his car. Seeing scams like this makes me wary to ever help someone like this again! :-(

[@cachurchill76]

Yeah I agree, I'm going to try and not let it stop me helping people. I stop a lot and to be fair this is the first time I've had this issue. 9/10 times help is on way and they are all fine. But it's that 1 person that really could do with a helping hand that will keep me doing it. The sad thing in that 9/10 some may need help but don't trust a car stopping to help them, so wave you on. It's a sad state, but we must keep trying.

[@TetanusBooster]

Same thing happened to me joining the M40 at High Wycombe. Different guy, exactly the same story. Eventually I offered to phone the police for him and he suddenly became quite aggressive and developed a strong east London accent... Bottom line is well done for handling it well, and despite the fact that he was a scammer, well done for stopping to help in the first place :-)

[@cachurchill76]

Thank you. Yeah it's a story I've heard a few times of late it appears these guys can get aggressive. That concerns me, my children drive and are kind enough to stop. I guess all we can do is try to educate as we learn. Words fall short often. So it's good to have a video to show that not all is what it seems!

[@simoncorbett3003]

Southern Dash Cam Chris It doesn't take much sense to figure this guy out.

[@Deebz270]

@@simoncorbett3003 These people you mean... It's not just one person doing this, it is a widespread scam, that is reported from all regions of Britain.

[@chrispunks83]

This type of thing happened to me about five years ago. Stopped to help a couple of Romanians on country road, who came out with the same story. Didn't give them any money but nipped to the nearest petrol station and got a fiver worth of fuel for them. Went back to the spot where they had "broken down" and they had vanished.

[@cachurchill76]

chrispunks83 again your kindness used... Does it make you not want to stop again? I'm in a dilemma myself as I'm under attack for stopping, that coupled with the fact that this happened makes me just wonder if I should become a "keep going" type.

[@TheUkdan02]

This exact scenario played out with me and my wife on Exmoor a few years back. The guy was parked up in a lay-by and flagged us down and gave us near enough the exact same speech and offered us 'gold' rings as a deposit. Although we had a bit of cash, we were suspicious and declined to help. Possibly the same guy or at least from the same country.

[@cachurchill76]

SalesDriven sadly the more people see this the more I hear tales of this going on. It's good to hear another story of them not getting anything :)

[@Deebz270]

This scam happened to me about eight years ago on a lonely stretch of the A39, just south of Padstow in Cornwall, UK. Different guy from what I recall, same rings-for-petrol and hard-up gag. I cottoned-on, as soon as the rings were offered, clinched by the mounting pressure to hand over some dosh. I declined, saying more or less the same thing as the chap in this video - '' Sorry mate, I don't carry cash often, other than some odd bits of shrapnel...'' and instead, took note of his VRN, drove on a little further and then called it in to D&C Constabulary. This guy was not alone however, he had two others in the vehicle - a van - with him, from his accent and look, I deduced he was probably east-european, so yeah, Romanian would be no surprise then.

[@Samara.Weaving]

Definitely a scam. This has happened to so many people in the UK.

[@junamoor]

What an arse! Trying to rip someone off who is genuinely trying to help him!

[@bengimanbig6881]

looks well fed

[@smudge4071]

Thank for sharing and well done for stoping to help another! More importantly well done for not getting scammed!

[@adamholmes91]

I've seen that guy before in London, my Aux belt flew off so i had no power steering, i was working on my car at the side of the road near a pub. Next thing you know this guy pulls along side me in his mercedes with exactly the same story.

[@cachurchill76]

Ah! So let me guess another older "executive car" in use, shirt and tie?

[@cachurchill76]

I've spotted another video same guy I'm 110% sure it's him. So I've sent this to the Police so they can at least have further intel, anything has to help right?

[@adamholmes91]

It was an old sorta early 2000's e class, and yeah shirt and tie, but he had a beige blazer too, also had 3 other shady looking men in the car. He wasn't driving though. Tried flogging me his fake gold rings, i could tell they were costume jewelery and politely told him to f?ck off.

[@cachurchill76]

I have a feeling this is their "day job"

[@londontrada]

Yes I think ive seen him in London too. Once on the A406 by Brent Cross and once somewhere near Watford.

[@two-countiesdashcam]

His "Gold ring" is actually *brass*

[@johnr1992]

You should agreed and then have dropped him off at petrol station in the middle of wales and left him there! LOL

[@cachurchill76]

I'd never take him to God's country, leave him in that there London! ;)

[@fursteveferret3771]

I to like to help people, when driving, motorcycling or even as a pedestrian. But I'm afraid our lovely old country that our grandparents fourt so hard for, has just simply been handed over to these kind of rats. However do 1 mile an hour over the speed limit and it's a weeks wages in a fine. land of hope and glory.. "my arse"

[@cachurchill76]

Fursteve ferret I can feel your pain. I'm told I'm the bad guy here because I stopped to help. That has made me sad for the state of things today. Nobody wants to help anybody... and they also find long winded reasons why I'm wrong to even think to help. Until it's them, or thier wife, child etc. then I'm a "great guy"... I'm a little taken aback by the response here. It makes me sad. My Grandparents would not recognise the world today.

[@ANproCUBE]

This happened to me a few days ago! I live in Austria and I saw a man and a woman asking for help on the side of the road. He asked for money and I offered to bring his wife (I guess) to a gas station. He declined and just wanted the money. It was pretty clear that he isn't out of fuel because how would he get gas with the money anyways. He asked for only 5€ but it still didn't seem very convincing. Really sad how people use techniques like that because if somebody else is at some point really needing help I would always be sceptical...

[@tonyjax8454]

for a second I thought he was going to break out of his character and say "alright geezer! it's only meeee!" 😁

[@lockudlad]

SCAM! SCAM! SCAM! SCAM! You'll find his 'gold ring' is highly polished BRASS lololol

[@PranksandPodcasts]

What an absolute scumbag, taking advantage of people's kindness. There's a special place in hell for these people.

[@chooselife3000]

.... Also he declines the offer to take him to a petrol station, also suspicious

[@ap9970]

I accounted a bloke who looked and sounded like this in Germany a few years ago.

[@cachurchill76]

Sounds like he gets about!

[@Gary_Howe]

This is the same guy that I stopped for in Leicester. As soon as he offered me the ring I knew that it was a scam, apologised and went on my way. I just feel for anyone that hands over money.

[@dacyphaa]

exact same guy waved me over at the same spot. said he ran out of petrol and needed to get his mother to the airport. he offered me watches and rings in exchange for cash. I kindly declined and rang the police once I'd set off. he was rather frantic in his approach, I actually thought he was flagging for an accident around the bend.

[@resnonverba137]

Good of you to stop, shame on the scammer. You were too polite..

[@customspoons]

Jewellery Sellers operate a lot on the M4 junctions near M25. Never stop some can get very aggressive

[@edwardbyard6540]

"I need money for petrol. So give me money." How does money help this guy if is out of petrol. People need to think about this and call the police immediately. Or smash the guys car up and then drive off. Either way they will get the message....

[@hurithinkbefore1340]

Oh wow! He could have followed you to the next cashmashine ? Even when he was out of gas? A new kind of scam. Well done! !!

[@MetalVII]

Turn captions on ;) you're welcome

[@cachurchill76]

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA OMG That's funny! Do what he says! LMAO

[@aaron_905]

Southern Dash Cam Chris [applause]

[@archiemorley45]

1:55 "following with my captain tenneal chris machine" LMFAOOOO

[@cachurchill76]

It's like he's psychic and knows my name! But "captain tenneal chris machine" is not following you :D (I'm naming the car that now, because of you. You have to live with that...)

[@archiemorley45]

hahah named after some youtube captions eh lmao

[@ajcraven1741]

I've been stopped by this exact guy!!!!!!! He said the exact same thing, like the guy in the video I offer to take him to a petrol station but he kept asking me for money, I left pretty quickly. Crazy that he is doing the exact same routine on other people in a completely different part of the country. As soon as I read the title if this video I was like, "surely its not the same guy" sure enough it it. Hearing his voice again in this video sends shivers code my spine, be careful people

[@CarlsGarage1]

This happens to me twice in the United States, the scammers have high end sport cars parked on the side of the road and ask for gas in exchange of gold rings.

[@stevescotton]

I've had the exact same thing on the M25 Northbound entry slip at J20. Nearly word for word too....on holdiay...lost my wallet...where you from friend? Don't even bother stopping. They pray on people who are decent enough to stop. I called the police non emergency straight away, they said I was right to report it and said they would send a unit to investigate. Thanks for sharing this.

[@HBFREEWORLD]

You must be a nice guy to stop and assist a stranger .

[@Pete-qo7bv]

They are always on the slip from the M11 to A406. Also M11 to M25.

[@George-zb4ps]

Why on earth did you even stop!!!!! I never stop for anyone, and if I think someone is in trouble, I'd stop further up on a hard shoulder out of sight and call the police and tell them where they were and that's it! Good deed done for the day! Never ever ever stop, especially him asking to take him to a petrol station.... where other individuals may be waiting! You have to think further than what they tell you!

[@No-Pro]

Exact same guy scammed me in High Wycombe, felt like a right mug for 'helping' him out. Went to the police and they said they couldn't do anything about it

[@bernardcooke1874]

I had exactly the same situation a couple of years ago in Basingstoke, bloke driving an old Astra. Almost exactly the same script, said he was director of a car sales company and would give me his ring etc for money. Wanted me to transfer him in the thousands, was relentless in prying for as much as possible. Makes me sick they pick on the good people that would stop to help another stranded motorist.

[@BrianBell4073]

56 in a 40 zone...tut tut... you might end up drifting wide and flattening a scammer

[@cachurchill76]

BrianBell4073 I'll be honest. I think it'd take more than 56mph to flatten this fella.

[@GoymonTV]

Thanks for sharing dude, now be aware for the scam.like this one.

[@SinkyYT]

Now that is a perfect example as to why nobody stops these days to help anybody.

[@firejam78]

what I found funny is he said I'll follow you to the nearest garage for money I thought he had no petrol!

[@cbb7983]

The guy who stopped was so polite.

[@missionDan]

Please do stop to help people if you can, this guy was trying a scam, you can tell because he was being pushy, but 99% of people broken down are in need of help. I always stop because often people stop to help me in the same situation. These scammers wont kill you

[@cachurchill76]

Thank you, thank you for being a human being.

[@Marklockland]

this man (and friend) were wating on the entrance of Junc 1 of the A14 pulling the same scam. the rings he shows you are hallmarked but are just polished brass. this was over 2 years ago.

[@shafvideo]

Hey that was really nice of you to stop and help a stranger hats off to you man stay safe btw what dash cam are you using?

[@cachurchill76]

Thank you, it's a DOD LS 460W

[@NibberKSmooth]

Scammer. He insisted on money and was not open to any other solution. Good call on your part.

[@Tousen89]

lol that majestic walk of ima scam dis bloke he was carrying in each step :D

[@qandilkakka2095]

What nice Walsh man God bless you and shame on the scammer ..

[@gloveson5687]

this is a common scam.They ask for money and give you a fake address and promisse to send you money back. I have. been the victim of this learned a $20 lesson

[@Nixter1974007]

You don't understand me. Now in my car I have "laydish petrol" 😁😁

[@Mathewmartialart]

he showed exactly what he was after, he was after money from anybody that stopped to help, notice how pissed off he sounded when he asked for £50 and you didnt have it.

[@unclefeatherpimp5169]

Keep your engine running, ask to see the "gold", get it in your hand and drive off. Yeah you'll end up with a worthless piece of brass but he's got less junk to scam people with.

[@cachurchill76]

Nice tip lol

[@slicedpage]

He stopped at a point where you cannot drive back to him. So he is probably there for hours fleecing Samaritans.

[@sean100]

This happened to me last year on the A40 off Northolt same guy same story. I told him I had no money you probably didn't notice but he would of had two other guys in the car too. They started following me as they thought I was going to go to a cash points at the petrol station, I called the police and gave them all the info but they didn't seem too bothered and just said to me "just try and lose them"

[@reithsymonds4517]

I had the same thing some years ago when I lived in France. The scammer was a Roma. I left him where he was and noticed that he flagged down the car following me who was the local gendarme!

[@pattv5515]

I saw him in Ireland on the road to the airport (i was on my way to school) When my Mum heard the guy tell he was from another country she basicly drove away and just drove away

[@kluk622]

Another foreign scammer! LOL

[@cachurchill76]

My thought was it's a scam, dangerous way to get £50! I stopped because I thought there may have been a real issue!

[@kluk622]

Well comparing to crash for cash I would say this is a relatively safe way of doing it :)

[@cachurchill76]

Safer for me that's for sure!

[@lefuedebout]

Don't be cruel, he's not a foreign scammer at all. He's one of those enrichers politicians are always banging on about! :-))

[@cachurchill76]

I personally think we can breed our own scum bags very well. I'm an equal opportunist when it comes to idiots and thieves.

[@ProPete123]

I like the way he borrowed a shirt and tie to try and look like a working professional! Scruffy scamming pole.

[@wowraj5305]

Your first mistake was pulling over. For a man who has no money he looks surprisingly well fed.

[@lattelxi]

Same thing happened to me in Hatfield back in November. Wonder if it was the same guy?

[@markwestwood9730]

I've seen this stunt up our way near the A1 in Hertfordshire. Just don't ever stop for them.

[@piperhalliwell9889]

People who stop for others on the motorway and end up getting scammed only have themselves to blame. Genuine people in need of help will have a mobile to call someone or there are plenty of emergency telephones to use. There are CCTV cameras all over and if you are really concerned then phone the emergencies services yourself and give them a marker post and location etc. Don't offer to give lifts or pay. This scam is just like the fake doll in a blanket in a car seat left at the side of the road, looks convincing until you get out to investigate and your car and keys are gone in 60 seconds. Be vigilant.

[@J_essex]

Same guy who stopped me in A12 Romford that year. He threw rings on my chair. I drove off reported to police

[@roop298]

Happened to me once. Asking for fuel. I escorted him to Smalleys where he asked me to give him 50 quid in exchange for his 'wedding ring'. I offered to exchange his driving licence for the cash. He refused.

[@millypuppydog]

same thing happened to me at the maidstone services on the m20 only this was two Irish women who claimed they were on their way to Coventry and had very little petrol.

[@Adam-lz8oo]

just doesn't make sense to be charitable anymore. can't tell who is in need and who is a disgusting scum bag. sad

[@iKal786]

sadly this exact same man did the exact same thing to my dad (my wife was on the passenger side) when he was driving back home on the a40 from central london. my dad saw him at the end of the bridge that goes up towards acton etc and pulled over to the side as the guy had asked him to stop and gave the exact same story and asked for £200 and then said that my dad should take the gold ring (at this moment he had put the gold ring on the dashboard) as its worth £350 but my dad knew very well what was going on and told the guy to take the ring back and that he doesn't have that kind of money lying around and he then sadly gave him £20 as he kept begging to my dad and my dad couldn't take it as he has a big heart and gives money to the poor regularly and does charity work every day or so... so he gave it and off he went.... thankfully i saw this video because my wife had recognised the voice and when she looked up to see the video she was shocked to find out that it is the exact same person! i hope he does this to me when im on my motorbike because i sure as hell would love to give him a few words or so ;)... he messed with the wrong person!

[@jamienewman5161]

Had the same experience with a similar looking bloke on the slip road joining the M25 from the M23. Threw a ring and a dodgy business card at me and said he was a cab driver and needed petrol money to get him to Manchester. I thought why the hell would a minicab driver come this far without any money! Glad I've seen this on you tube as was feeling slightly guilty for leaving him. Now I know it was definitely all fishy.

[@localboyseb4098]

I saw him on the bend leaving Debden to join the M11. He was waving me down but I did not stop.

[@kawaquackygreen5977]

The slow mo is creepy enough with the reflex slowed right down. Sounds like he's about to kill you as he slowly walks to the car

[@cachurchill76]

I have to stop at that bit for that very reason! Glad it's not just me!

[@Bornfree308]

I stopped for a guy on a slip road here in Sweden a couple of years ago. He had English plates on, so I thought to myself "fellow Englishman, how can I help?" So i stopped, and he wanted the same as this guy. Cash for fuel. Sounded like this guy too. He put two big gold rings in my hand and said he needed £50. I told him to follow me to the cash machine 2 minutes away. He followed, but during the short journey I felt something was wrong, or more to the point, wtf am I doing? We got to the shopping center, and saw that the ATM was next to a jewelry shop. I told him that I was just going to check if the rings were real before I take out the cash. He then came running towards me, snatched the rings out of my hand, and then drove off! So I'm guessing the rings were fake, and my advice to those who encounter these people is, just drive away!

[@jwars2553]

God bless you for trying two help anyways

[@itsd34n0]

Same guy tried it on me near Scunthorpe. Pretty much went the same way as this episode. On reflection I should have reported it as it may not end up the same way if it was someone more vulnerable than me.

[@MidgeMan13]

This happened to me and my cousin he asked us for petrol and we had some in the back of the van so we helped him out and he offered us two gold rings, it seems to be the same man too

[@HANNUTOY]

This is a problem here in Sweden as well. They are called road pirates. They are looking for money and they often offer false gold. They can also become aggressive and start pursuing you. The Swedish police have a clear advice: "Do not stop! Everybody has a cell phone and can call for help instead of trying to stop cars om the motorway. If someone tries to stop you call the police. "

[@isctony]

ML52 RRO - his car is at least taxed and MOT'd!

[@cachurchill76]

To somebody, not him at a guess!

[@MatthewClarke1922]

pretty sure thats kayvan novak

[@cachurchill76]

Now you mention it...

[@grabham59]

Same chancer told me the same story on the M26 slip round at Wrotham. only problem is he hadn't recced the area very well - I told him to go to the truckers cafe he'd just walked past!

[@DaytonaDays]

I've run out of fuel, but "I follow you to petrol station"

[@MrGetreal2]

this same car tried to stop me m4 j10 , he was standing in the middle of the slip road, nearly flattened him and his mate as its not particularly clever to halt a car at 60mph , didn't stop though as it didn't look right

[@bereal5632]

nice person for stopping to help.

[@SkashTheKitsune]

OK, here's something for people that are validly needing fuel but haven't got enough money for fuel. You can use this once per debt and I only advise it in extreme cases where you need the fuel. First, you park the car at the fuel station and you walk in, you tell the station attendant your situation, you get them to write down your licence or permit number and your vehicles licence or permit number, then you fill up with only the amount you need. You return to them ASAP, and I mean when you get money..., that is the first debt to pay. You will not be charged with any crime and you will get to go home.

[@nickbailey9225]

He was working on the T5 exit slip on last Thursday!

[@astronomenov99]

I remember this scam from 10 years ago. Someone flagged me down on the A5 in Rugby. It looked vaguely like a work colleague. So I stopped and had a similar conversation to the one in the video. Scammed. Thing is, he probably gets lucky about 3 or 4 times an hour. He'll have a big bag of fake rings and watches. I also saw the petrol can scam a few times. Lone female wandering about with a fuel can in a car park, begging a fiver. I saw someone actually walk into a branch of McDonald's and try it.

[@rushy0157]

This is a lot safer than those idiot scammers who try crash for cash schemes. Not only are they playing with their own life but also the poor drivers they slam their brakes on in front of, very dangerous and stupid!

[@andrewdeighton5926]

it sounds like the old trick, the thing you have to buy off him because he is so desperate, isn't worth anything like the 'bargain' price he says he's forced to offer you. Someone tried to flog me a '£500 ' watch that he had 'obtained' as a sales sample, for £50 to go to a party. My bet is it was worth £5

[@jenningsfamilyvlogs3342]

exact same thing happend to me I was just pulling into sainsburys petrol station an old lady with scarf over her head flagged me down and said exact same thing she also was a gypsie "I told her to fuck off" and drove off as I new she was a scammer

[@Motolimey]

The REFLEX is slo-mo sounds a bit scarey.... ;)

[@Durberville1]

It happened to me a few years ago , I think they were Romanian or Bulgarian I took them to a petrol station put £30 in their old merc and he offered me some old rings and jewelry , I said keep it and just post me the money , goes without saying never saw it again.

[@lisalouisekeen4191]

Have had exactly the same, cant remember if it was the same person, its was a green jaguar for me, and his wife in the car. First thing he did was give me business card, and that he was new to the country. My partner was with me and he was talking though her side. I immediately thought nope, and drove on.

[@growjunkie7321]

If anyone appears to be in need and declines your offer of assistance, it's time to leave. Anytime you do stop make sure all doors are locked. Never leave your vehicle, let them come to you and talk with the window just slightly open. Any doubts, leave them to it and call the police.

[@pcrl2960]

What dashcam are you using?

[@justmythought1586]

Looked like a scam to me. When someone wants your help but only under his conditions, I'd leave him and call the police ASAP.