In the May 2011 issue, the ADAC alerted its readers to the issue of Autobahnpiraten (highway pirates) driving along the Czech highway scouting for cars with German license plates.
This is how they operate – they follow the car along the highway, then ask the driver to pull over.
They might beg for money or try to sell fake jewelry. If the driver is not willing to give money or buy, then in some cases, the wallet will be taken by force.
Alert: Do not stop and/or call 112 for help.