KUALA LUMPUR: A woman recounted an unsettling incident on platform X (formerly known as Twitter) which occurred in a parking area in front of Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam.
She discovered a nail attached to the bottom of her front bumper, believed to have been affixed by suspicious individuals.
"There were some suspicious individuals loitering at the car park near Plaza Masalam. They even attached a nail to my car," explained the anonymous woman in her message to @adlinakml.
@adlinakml then posted a warning: "Girls who plan to go to Plaza Masalam in Shah Alam, please beware! There are many strange people nowadays. Do not go alone!"
In the post, the woman claimed that two men harassed her while she was in her car, refused to leave, and allegedly hid behind a tree in front of her car to avoid being seen.
"Earlier, two guys disturbed my car while we were hanging out. They would not leave, and when we did not get into our car, they hid in front of it, so we could not see them.
"When we tried to get into our car, they stood up from their hiding spot and walked towards us.
"However, another car entered the parking area, and they just stood behind my car. Then, I noticed there were nails where they had hidden," the anonymous woman told Adlina.
Some comments suggest that the men affixing the nail to her bumper might be attempting robbery or using the nails as markers for the targeted cars.
@FushengK expressed concern, stating, "This seems like a human trafficking operation. If their intention was to rob you, they would do it directly, not wait for you to enter your car. The scammer industry appears to be getting desperate now."
@HakimKelasi suggested, "This is done to make the fabric snag; later, they might approach, pretending to be alert about the stuck cloth. When you open the window or door, they seize the opportunity to take whatever they can."
@OohSyid stated, "By placing a nail, our clothes may get caught, and when we inspect it, it distracts us. During that time, they could attack or attempt robbery. Be cautious. If there is anything unusual with our car, enter it first, lock it, and make sure the surroundings are secure."
Meanwhile, other users flooded her comments, offering advice to be cautious in the future and suggesting appropriate actions against wrongdoers.
@aryyysh4 expressed: "I hope girls can be extra vigilant from now on, especially when there are only girls among you or when alone. Maybe place a nail to mark the car driven by a woman. Stay safe, everyone!"
@fqry18_ shared a similar experience, stating, "My friend faced a similar situation, and it was quite unusual. She promptly went to the nearest police station. Within 5 minutes, the patrol arrived, and the culprits fled. Do not worry; the police would not be mad at you. Capture as many pictures as possible; they'll serve as evidence when the police inquire."