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      • According to AAA, the radio frequency signal emitted by key fobs can be spoofed to unlock doors, turn engines on or off and even steal a vehicle. Frisk said this has happened in Charlotte, even when the criminals don't have the owner's fob in their hands.
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  2. Apr 7, 2023 · These hacks amplify the signal between the car and the keyless entry fob used to unlock and start it. Keyless fobs typically only communicate over distances of a few feet. By placing a...

  3. Nov 9, 2021 · Thieves are increasingly hacking into key fobs to steal cars. News4’s Pat Collins has the story of a victim whose car was stolen twice. You click your key fob to open your car and no...

  4. May 19, 2022 · Thieves Are Using Technology to Steal Cars. Here's How to Stop Them. Police and tech experts say thieves are using a device that intercepts the signal from your key fob — the signal that...

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  5. Jan 3, 2024 · Copying a key fob signal and stealing a car can happen in 20 to 30 seconds, according to the Master Locksmiths Association in Warwickshire, England. Recent key fob theft incidents. In...

    • Phoebe Wall Howard
    • Automotive Reporter
  6. Jan 16, 2024 · A warning from Pineville Police Department was posted on their Facebook page that if you have a car key fob, criminals could stand outside your home, duplicate your car key fob, and...

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  7. Jan 6, 2021 · A snapshot of a single New York City day is revealing: On Dec. 5 alone, 11 vehicles were stolen while left running, and six others were stolen with keys or fobs inside, according to the...

  8. Feb 22, 2023 · February 22, 2023 · 1 min read. The American Automobile Association is warning drivers of an uptick in thieves who have been hacking into key fobs in an effort to steal valuables, and often...

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