Scammers are constantly coming up with new methods, and a moment of carelessness can lead to losses. Recently, many car owners have shared experiences that seem to indicate encounters with a new type of scam tactic. They report receiving messages from strangers claiming their parking spot has been occupied and asking them to move their cars. However, the photos sent do not match the car owner's vehicle, and even the location is different.

A Chinese woman posted screenshots of a WhatsApp conversation on Facebook yesterday, claiming she received a message from an unknown man saying her car was parked in the wrong spot. The man also claimed that the management had called but the car owner didn't answer, and requested her to move the car when she had time, otherwise, his car would have no place to park.

Because the Chinese woman was very vigilant, she saw through the scam early on and bluntly told the stranger that she didn't own that car and could do whatever he wanted with it. However, the man responded by threatening to contact the traffic department  to tow the car away.

The stranger even insulted the woman, calling her a "fool" and suggesting that she come up with a better excuse (implying an inability to communicate).

Similar incidents sparked heated discussions among netizens, with many speculating about the motives behind the scam. Some even posted identical car and parking lot photos to prove that it was a scam tactic.

Some netizens also shared the scammer's follow-up messages, claiming that the management had dialed the wrong phone number and hoping not to cause any inconvenience. They also mentioned they would call via WhatsApp and apologize in person if there was no answer. Eventually, they would even ask friendly questions and express concern about whether the person had had dinner.

Fortunately, the vigilant netizens under the post spotted the scam early on and immediately blocked the stranger's phone number to avoid any losses.