Do you often pick up hitchhikers on the highway? While some of them are fun travelers, others might be after you. The scam typically starts with a person posing as a hitchhiker, who flags down a car on the side of the road. They may claim to be stranded or in need of a ride to a nearby town or city. And it's not the only roadside trick you need to be aware of.

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