The surprising origin of 'Hijack - Mika

 "Hijack" refers to the act of unlawfully seizing control, often applied to situations involving transportation such as aircraft or vehicles. In the U.S., there used to be a trend where criminals, pretending to be acquaintances, would approach people and address them with the common American name 'Jack'. It means the origin of hijack from "Hi, Jack". I think it is similar to "OREORE scam", involves criminals impersonating relatives or friends, claiming to be in urgent need, and deceiving individuals into sending them money. The thoughts of a scammer are found to be universal across the world.


















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  1. Hana SuzukiJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:16 PM

    Wow! It’s really interesting fact!!

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  2. Yutsuki MinouraJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:23 PM

    I thought the Hi in Hijack meant high in the sky!!

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  3. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:28 PM

    Yes, I’m with what you mentioned because OREORE scam seems to be a kind of big issue. Also, i didn’t know that the origins of hijack and it is so clear (wara)

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  4. Haruka IkegamiJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:30 PM

    I didn't know that. Such an interesting fact! I will definitely be more careful to not be deceived by them.

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  5. YutoJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:44 PM

    It's not a very good word, but it's kind of cool! In Japan, I don't think words are born through like this process.

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  6. Manami KataokaJanuary 8, 2024 at 12:47 PM

    As you say, it's like an "OREORE scam"!! ( ﾟДﾟ)

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