A Coin in Your Car Door? What You Need to Know
You’re walking toward your car after a long day, mind on autopilot. Keys in hand, you reach for the door… and spot something odd: a small coin tucked near the handle.
Instantly, your mind races. Is it a prank? A warning? Or something more sinister?
Over the years, viral stories have suggested that a coin in a car door handle could be a sneaky theft tactic. Some claim it disables the lock; others call it a myth. So, what’s the truth? Let’s break it down.
Where the Coin Story Comes From
Social media, forwarded emails, and viral videos fueled this idea. The pattern is familiar:
A “friend of a friend” allegedly experienced it
A near-theft incident is described
A cautionary warning urges readers to stay alert
Urban legends thrive on fear. A small, unexplained detail—like a coin—can feel loaded with meaning when combined with uncertainty.
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