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A meaning-'FUL' conversation? Naah some people aint got time for that !

A few hours ago, I received a forwarded message from an old college acquaintance in a group we're part of. The message was related to women's safety and warned against a specific scenario involving a child on the road. The message advised that if you encounter a child crying on the street who shows you an address and requests a ride to that location, you should immediately take the child to the police station rather than the suggested address. The message claimed that this was a new tactic used for criminal activities such as gang rape of women and girls, robbery, and violence against men and boys. It urged recipients to forward the message to all their contacts. I've encountered such messages frequently, as they are a common sight on various social networking platforms. However, I recognized this particular message as a fake, and I wanted to make a point. I responded with, "When people don't even have time to say 'Sorry' or 'Thank you' to strangers...