Don’t fall for as well unsafe freeway rip-off and retain on relocating: Roadshow

Q: After examining your column regarding the scammer on the Interstate 280 to 880 flyover, I felt compelled to reply. This just occurred to a buddy of mine in San Mateo.

A perfectly-dressed guy in a nice Mercedes-Benz flagged him down on the freeway on-ramp/off-ramp at 101 and 3rd Avenue. The male almost jumped in front of my friend’s truck! My friend, who experienced to swerve to stay away from hitting him, stopped.

The flagger experienced a sob story about how he ran out of gas and was likely to overlook his flight to Miami. My good friend was gullible adequate to give him $120 for a gold ring and necklace the scammer available, stating that the ring, alone, was well worth around $1,000.

Too good to be genuine? It was. The jewellery was junk. Motorists beware.

Chris Warne, San Mateo

A: And…

Q: I was having on 280 North through 17, and saw a driver on the aspect of the on-ramp, gesturing for other folks to prevent. Following my organic instinct to be beneficial, I stopped forward of him and turned on my hazard lights. He was dressed perfectly and wore quite a few gold chains and substantial gold rings. He explained he experienced operate out of gasoline, lost his wallet, and made available an clearly pretend gold ring in exchange for gasoline dollars. He was not threatening, but I refused to assist and drove absent, mentally kicking myself for acquiring stopped. I have discovered my lesson. If they are certainly in problems, they can call the police for assist.

Anonymous

A: This is very perilous. Never ever halt along the freeway. Get in touch with 911 if you want to enable another person in achievable distress, or to report one particular of these prospective roadside scams.

Q: Is it authorized in California to have a sticker for a front license plate? I individual a Tesla 3 and am unwilling to attach the condition-issued metallic license plate.

Bob Leuten

A: In 2013, Senate Monthly bill 806 developed a pilot plan to allow for the use of a license plate wrap in lieu of a entrance steel license plate. The method expires on January 1, 2023. Only a single company, License Plate Wrap, licenseplatewrap.com, is presently DMV-permitted to supply the wraps.