When her sister Petra was leaving for college, Megan told Petra to be careful of dating medical students because she knew of a college freshman who dated a medical student, was drugged, and was then robbed of her kidney, which was sold on the black market. This rumor, which was presented as a cautionary tale, is an example of an):

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This story is an example of an urban legend, which is a form of modern folklore consisting of fictional stories, often rooted in local popular culture, that are told as though they are true.

When Her Sister Petra Was Leaving for College, Megan Told