If you drive your car regularly, you have obviously noticed that the price of fuel continues to rise, almost on a daily basis. This summer, in just two months, gasoline cost at least 22 cents, and the increase in price is not over yet, far from it! The government does not want to do anything at the moment, although the €100 compensation will not be offered until next year. While distributors offer their fuel at cost, it is still not enough to compensate for the increase in gas prices, which continues and continues.
Faced with inflation, the PCF calls on the French to “invade the prefectures”: “How long do you think we will allow ourselves to be cheated like this? “, explains Fabien Roussel, national secretary of the party. “For me, it’s a matter of self-defense.” pic.twitter.com/Q9lSuI1kLC
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A little known scam
Obviously, this surge in prices makes life difficult for motorists, who are forced to tighten their belts even more. But it also encourages certain people with bad intentions to play on the gullibility of drivers in order to deceive them, not to mention siphoning. Thus, a new scam has just emerged and is increasingly spreading to service stations. The process is simple but effective. During the refueling, the couple introduced themselves to the driver and explained who they were ran out of fuel. Then they ask the driver to pour a few liters into their car. Of course, you should not take it.
Common theft
Because as soon as you put your gun in their tank, the crooks force you to fill it completely to fillt. An accident that has already happened to several motorists, including one who told his story. He explains that ” when I wanted to add the few liters that were requested, the woman grabbed the pump gun and held it tightly so that a large amount of fuel poured out“. Law enforcement agencies know, but this type of fraud is very difficult to detect.
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Source: Auto Plus
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