I'm Lost Lure

A predator can easily approach a child and ask for directions. It may be in the form of simply asking if they are familiar with a particular street, which the predator already knows is located nearby.

If the predator is successful in getting a child's attention, he's opened the door. One of two options are now available for him. If the child approaches, the predator can abduct him. If the child stops to engage in helpful conversation, the predator has established a communication link. Children are very vulnerable to lures that rely on courteous and kindly behavior. Most children have been conditioned to respond to and respect adults. They therefore hold adults in high esteem and when given the opportunity to be of assistance they are eager to do so.

I'm Lost Lure Scenarios

Scenario 1

While you're walking to the local convenience store a man comes toward you on the sidewalk looking a little confused. He comes up to you and tells you he is lost and asks you to please tell him where Base Street is. What would you do?

Scenario 2

You're at the playground and a man calls you over to ask if you know where a particular street is located. What would you do?

Scenario 3

You're walking down the sidewalk when a man drives up in a car. He leans out the passenger window and asks if you could direct him to a particular store. What would you do?

Scenario 4

You're playing with a friend when a man drives up and asks if either one of you know where a particular church is located. What would you do?

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