The Stroller by the Roadside
A Mother’s Warning That Could Save Your Life
Something felt off the moment she saw it.
A lone stroller, eerily still, sat on the side of a deserted country road. No car. No person. Just silence, trees, and a creeping sense of dread.
For Nancy Walsh, a simple evening drive turned into something straight out of a horror movie. What looked like an abandoned baby stroller quickly unraveled into a terrifying trap—and it’s part of a growing scam targeting Good Samaritans.
Her Urgent Warning:
“If you see a stroller, car seat, or anything that looks like a baby has been left alone in a remote area—please do NOT get out of your car. Call 911. Stay safe.”
Nancy, a real estate agent and mom, shared her experience online after encountering the chilling scene.
She was driving alone, headlights cutting through a stretch of isolated road, when she spotted the stroller—positioned just out of sight in the grass, turned away, impossible to tell if it was empty or not. But something about it felt staged.
She didn’t stop.
She didn’t get out.
She drove on—and later shared the photos to warn others.
A Disturbing Trend
What Nancy encountered may be part of a predatory scam where scammers use fake emergencies—like abandoned baby gear—to lure people out of their cars. In some cases, victims are robbed, ambushed, or worse.
Comments poured in:
“These setups are real. Don’t fall for it.”
“It happened in our town last year. A woman was attacked.”
“Even children have been used as bait. Be smart. Be safe.”
The Takeaway:
We all want to help.
That’s human. That’s good. That’s right.
But in a world where predators prey on kindness, sometimes the most compassionate thing you can do… is call the police and stay inside your vehicle.
Nancy’s story is a stark reminder:
Trust your instincts.
Stay alert.
Never trade your safety for someone else’s setup.
Compassion saves lives—but only when paired with caution.
Share this story to protect someone you love.