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     TikTok 'trend' challenges people to steal cars

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     TikTok challenge shows users how to easily steal cars using USB cord; HPD says trend has made it...

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     The TikTok Kia challenge: How to avoid getting your car stolen

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     Kia and Hyundai thefts on the rise amid TikTok challenge teaching how to steal vehicles, police say

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     TikTok challenge encourages Kia and Hyundai thefts

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     Sacramento Co. Sheriff points to TikTok after rise in teens stealing cars, joyriding

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     The Spotlight: TikTok Kia Boyz

     Jan 24, 2023

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     TikTok trend may be causing car theft crime wave in Florida city

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     LAPD issues alert over TikTok challenge encouraging vehicle thefts

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2. www.youtube.com › watchTikTok challenge pushes stealing cars with USB cable - YouTube

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   Jan 19, 2023 · TikTok challenge pushes stealing cars with USB cable. If you have a Kia or Hyundai -- you may want to keep a close eye on it. A Tik-Tok challenge is believed to be the reason behind it ...more. If ...

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   • Author: WUSA9

3. arstechnica.com › cars › 2023Who are the “Kia Boyz”? How TikTok fueled an epidemic of car ...

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   Jun 21, 2023 · They were participating in a social media challenge that involved stealing Kias and Hyundais using a specific method and posting the results on TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube.

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   What is a teen stealing a car on TikTok?

   • They were participating in a social media challenge that involved stealing Kias and Hyundais using a specific method and posting the results on TikTok, Snapchat, and YouTube. These teenagers, who have stolen tens of thousands of cars, are mostly from Milwaukee and Columbus, Ohio, although the trend has since spread nationwide.

   Who are the “Kia Boyz”? How TikTok fueled an epidemic of car thefts

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   How do I Opt-Out of a TikTok 'Kia challenge' email?

   • You can opt-out at any time by visiting our Preferences page or by clicking "unsubscribe" at the bottom of the email. Viral "Kia Challenge" videos posted to TikTok and YouTube have led to an increase in car thefts around the country as the instructional videos share the steps of how to steal a car using only a USB charging cord.

   TikTok 'Kia Challenge' fuels rise in using USB cables to steal cars

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   Could a TikTok teen steal a car using a USB cord?

   • A dangerous challenge spreading on TikTok and other social media platforms has car owners and police departments on alert across the country — challenging young teens to steal certain cars off the street using a USB cord. The target?

   TikTok challenge spurs rise in thefts of Kia, Hyundai cars

   www.cnbc.com/2022/09/08/tiktok-challenge-spurs-rise-in-thefts-of-kia-hyundai-cars.html

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   Are catalytic converters being stolen on TikTok?

   • Catalytic converters are being stolen in record numbers. Here’s why. And, again, this problem is not only on TikTok. Putting evidence of crimes on social media (or committing them for the purpose of putting them on social media) is known as “performance crime,” and the phenomenon predates TikTok.

   How TikTok fueled Hyundai and Kia thefts - Vox

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5. www.vox.com › technology › 2023/6/1How TikTok fueled Hyundai and Kia thefts - Vox

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   Jun 1, 2023 · By the next year, Kia and Hyundai thefts spiked all over the country, as videos showing how to steal the cars spread. A “Kia Challenge” to steal cars and post the results on platforms...

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6. www.cnbc.com › 2022/09/08 › tiktok-challenge-spursTikTok challenge spurs rise in thefts of Kia, Hyundai cars

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   Sep 8, 2022 · The thieves post videos online of stealing and driving the cars, using the hashtag “Kia Boys” — which has more than 33 million views on TikTok. The social media company said in a statement it...

7. www.youtube.com › watchTikTok challenge leads to jump in car thefts of Kias and ...

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   Sep 7, 2022 · CNBC’s Andrea Day joins Shep Smith to report on a new TikTok challenge that has young teens stealing certain kinds of Kia and Hyundai models. For access to l...

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8. www.businessinsider.com › tiktok-kia-challengeTikTok 'Kia Challenge' fuels rise in using USB cables to ...

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   Jul 31, 2022 · A TikTok challenge has been linked to spikes in using USB chargers to steal Kia and Hyundai cars. Car thieves called "Kia Boys" post videos of joy rides and how to steal the cars on...

9. www.theverge.com › 2023/5/18 › 23729229Hyundai and Kia agree to $200 million settlement over TikTok ...

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   May 18, 2023 · Thieves known as “the Kia Boyz” would post instructional videos on YouTube and TikTok about how to bypass the vehicles’ security system using tools as simple as a USB cable.