The Real Risk: The Situation It Creates
The most unsettling part of this story isn’t a genius “hack.”
It’s the psychology.
If your lock suddenly won’t cooperate, you can get flustered fast.
You might stand there longer than you planned.
You might set your bag down.
You might step away to get better light.
You might turn your back on the parking lot while you fiddle with the handle.
Some versions of the story suggest someone could be nearby, watching for exactly that moment.
Not because the coin guarantees access—but because distraction creates opportunity.
That’s why the best framing is this:
Coin or no coin, any unexpected “tampering-looking” detail is a cue to pause and scan your surroundings.
Also, not every coin is criminal.
It could be:
- Accidental (it fell into the handle area)
- A prank
- Something left behind by a kid messing around
- Just weird coincidence
So the smart move isn’t fear.
It’s process.
What should you actually do if you spot a coin or anything unusual?
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