In a world where the instinct to help those in need is strong, a new and alarming scam has emerged that preys on the kindness of strangers.

A concerned mother has taken to social media to warn others about something sinister. She warned about the dangers of stopping to assist what appears to be an abandoned baby or stroller on the side of the road.

The Viral Warning

The mother’s post, which has since gone viral, includes a picture of a stroller parked just off a road next to some bushes. Her urgent message reads: “If you see a stroller, car seat, or any type of baby situation alone in the middle of nowhere, please, I repeat, don’t get out. Be safe.”