Well, ladies and gentlemen, the grand tradition of ignoring wise advice and venturing into the unknown continues. Despite numerous warnings from the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service (TTPS), it appears that some citizens are dead-set on discovering whether the phrase “too good to be true” applies to their car deals, or just to life in general.
Who needs common sense when you can meet a total stranger online, agree to buy their second-hand car for an unbelievably low price, and then end up in a sticky situation that would make a tar pit look like a slip’n’slide?
It’s almost as if the TTPS’s repeated warnings about the surge in robberies during these “deals” are falling on deaf ears.
Perhaps people believe they’ve stumbled upon a secret treasure trove of trustworthy online sellers who genuinely want to give away their cars at a bargain.
Or maybe, just maybe, they’re auditioning for a new reality show called Survivor: The Online Deal Edition. After all, nothing says adventure like meeting a complete stranger for a too-good-to-be-true transaction. Who needs personal safety when you can roll the dice on a sketchy deal that may or may not end with your wallet and phone intact? So, keep it up, daring citizens, and remember—life’s just one big game of chance, and caution is overrated.
The advice couldn’t be clearer: stop engaging in face-to-face meetings with strangers you’ve connected with on social media for seemingly irresistible car deals.
These encounters are not just risky; they are unsafe.
While the allure of a fantastic bargain is enticing, it’s crucial to remember that in most cases, if something appears too good to be true, it usually is. We need to prioritise our safety and well-being above all else. Let’s not wait for tragedy to strike before we act on the words of advice from law enforcement and exercise caution when making personal transactions.
S Benois Selman
Woodbrook
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