🚗1 million cars are stolen in the U.S. each year, with Toyota, Honda, and General Motors vehicles being the biggest targets.
🔒Car thieves are using gadgets to hack into keyless entry systems of new models.
🔑Criminals copy and reproduce a car's VIN to organize fraud schemes.
🔧Thieves pose as mechanics to gain access to cars.
🚙Thieves target lone shoppers at grocery stores and major supermarkets.
How many cars are stolen in the U.S. each year?
—Approximately 1 million cars are stolen in the U.S. each year.
Which vehicles are the biggest targets for car thieves?
—Toyota, Honda, and General Motors vehicles are the biggest targets for car thieves.
How do car thieves hack into keyless entry systems?
—Car thieves use gadgets to intensify the signal coming from key fobs and mimic the car key.
What is VIN cloning?
—VIN cloning is when car thieves copy a car's VIN to create a clone, allowing them to sell stolen cars with a new identity.
How can I protect my car from theft?
—To protect your car from theft, you can consider getting a special radio signal deactivation option, installing a kill switch, and keeping your VIN covered up.
00:00Introduction to car theft tricks and the importance of protecting your car.
00:37Car thieves announce that a particular car is blocking their vehicle and then rob the owner at gunpoint.
01:55Thieves hack into keyless entry systems using radio transmitters to steal new models.
02:58Copying and reproducing a car's VIN to organize fraud schemes and clone stolen cars.
04:05Thieves pose as mechanics to gain access to cars without breaking in.
06:33Thieves target lone shoppers at grocery stores and major supermarkets, abducting them to steal their cars.
06:59Thieves use a coin to prevent cars from locking, allowing them to easily steal the vehicle.
