Singapore – Two men calling themselves “mechanics” beat the cops to an accident scene on an expressway and pressed their services on the motorists. But they quickly vanished once the police were alerted.
Julie Wulandari took to Facebook to share some tips on addressing the “mechanics” that appear during a road accident that she got into on the Pan-Island Expressway.
“Got into a teeny accident yesterday on the expressway, and within a minute, these two came swooping in, insisting on helping us even though we keep saying we don’t need help,” said Ms Wulandari.
She said the men kept “harassing them and the other driver” involved in the accident, which happened on Nov 7.
They “even took photos of our cars saying he is a mechanic and he just wanted to help as part of his business”, she said.
Despite the motorists involved telling the pair that they didn’t need help, the so-called mechanics kept harassing them, she said.
“So we did the most logical thing, which is to call the police. The moment we called the police, both vehicles left, and we could settle with the other party in peace,” said Ms Wulandari.
She urges motorists who get into an accident to “keep calm and call the police” and avoid patronising such “mechanics.”
“Remember, police is our friend. Road scammers are not.”
This is not the first time incidents like this one have happened after a road accident. “Faster than the police” insurance claims specialists have been reported appearing within minutes of accidents, to offer their “help”.
Netizens have highlighted similar experiences, observing that the noting that such people could be involved in a scam syndicate.
On Oct 7, the police said they were investigating eight men for their alleged involvement in such incidents./TISG
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