“Families are struggling, and some will use any tactic they can—even using kids to lure people in.”

According to her and others who commented, it’s an increasingly common tactic used by thieves to ambush good-hearted people. The “abandoned baby” scam is specifically designed to catch drivers off guard, tugging at their emotions to make them stop before the ambush.

Abandoned stroller on the side of the road at night, Photo Credit: Nancy Walsh with The Husted Team/Facebook

This isn’t the first time people have shared warnings about similar tactics, but this particular post has rapidly gained attention, with people around the world responding to the chilling message.

Some shared their own reactions and stories. “Oh my gosh, I’d be out of the car in seconds to check. Thank you for the heads up!” one mom commented. Another added, “It’s terrible