How Chicago thieves are using key fob tech to steal cars in minutes

Thieves in Chicagoland can steal cars in just minutes using cloned key fobs. Here's what police say drivers should know.

Fob systems leave expensive vehicles vulnerable to thieves

Using a radio device, a car thief can unlock your fancy sports car and drive away. Even from 16 to 66 feet away, your key fob's signal can be intercepted and cloned.
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Here’s the Sneaky New Trick Thieves Are Using to Break into Locked Cars—Yours Could Be at Risk If You Don’t Do This

Rule No. 1 to avoid vehicle theft or break-ins is pretty straightforward—always lock your vehicle. Other common-sense strategies include basics like parking in well-lit areas and not leaving valuables ...
The Columbian

Protecting your car from growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts

FILE - A person walks through a parking lot at a shopping mall on Dec. 8, 2016 in King of Prussia, Pa. Many newer cars use wireless key fobs and push-button starters. The technology makes it more ...
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How to protect your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts

They appear like ghosts in the night, standing outside your house, one holding up an antenna while the other crouches next to the car parked on the driveway. Within seconds, your car is gone, yet ...
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Protecting your car from the growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts

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