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The Utah Highway Patrol is warning drivers about thinking twice when pulling over to help a stranded motorist on state roadways.According to the agency, scammers are now posing as drivers who need assistance and looking for help. Once someone else stops to assist, the suspects offer fake gold in exchange for money.'We’ve gotten reports they’ve been aggressive trying to sell you items when you stop, they take advantage of the fact you stopped,' said Trooper Kyley Tobler.
'This is the first time I’ve heard of it, so I am actually gonna be a little leary of it when I see someone on the side of the road, I am not gonna wanna stop and help,' said Stansbury Park resident Teri Cashmore.'It is sad because you want to help other people because if you’re in that situation you would want somebody to stop and help you,' said Sandy resident Marci Gardner, 'and they’re ruining it for everybody that actually needs help.
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