Thieves Using Key Fob Signals To Break Into, Steal Cars

Deborah Souverain reports thieves use a key bob reader and are able to unlock vehicles.

[@Joe-id2ns]

Good report by professional, attractive reporter that knows how to appear on tv. Thanks

[@WildDisease72]

Auto theft laws need to be more punishing, like theft over 5K and homeburglary

[@Distress.]

It's crazy that carmaker implemented such an exploitable feature

[@erinmeggik391]

Consumers were played by manufacturers. Better off with older 🚗🚗 Always another Scam in USA

[@Craiglaca1]

Guess you weren’t around before this technology. Where they didn’t need a signal of any sort.

[@jeffzalonka]

@@Craiglaca1 yeah but it’s way easier now. Before, they actually had to break into the car and either hotwire it or jam a screwdriver into the ignition to get it to start.

[@heliarc5186]

Nowdays.. thieves can buy a device from China that can do this to nearly any car. Faraday box your keys!

[@jaymesnin]

I have a ford escape. An some how just 1 of the 2 key fobs adapted self to my girlfriends ford explorer. Obviously I can't turn the car on. But it can unlock it. Set off the alarms. Weirdest thing ever. Done research on it. Found nothing. I even took a video of it

[@peezyp8429]

They should make it law if you get caught stealing a car…you get an automatic 10 yrs no probation!

[@edwardwalden05]

@Pay The Devil With Bitcoin nah 10 is fair considering how often it’s been happening in just about every city.

[@ckm8508]

Take a big tall tree and a short piece of rope...

[@JamesterXC]

@@edwardwalden05 yeah i agree for the price were paying for cars now im good with 10 years

[@vandalynwilkerson3498]

@@JamesterXC 12 years

[@tromick]

I love how the news live still look like 2011-2013. This vid gave me hey-days.

[@Kgio-2112]

Huh

[@neildcruz3227]

Use faraday pouch

[@jacobwilliams5271]

Too much tech is a bad thing, just have a regular key that you need to stick in the ignition.

[@double8beats]

Same

[@truth959]

Exactly, no one even asked for this push button start feature.

[@harveynorman8787]

On my previous car, there is a menu option to prevent the car from opening from a touch of the door handle with the keyfob in the vicinity. I disabled that and the only way to enter is by pressing the key fob. However, if the car is a keyless start, they could break the glass and go through the window and they again access to the driver side, they could possibly start the car using the device they are using, unless the cars computer is smart enough that it should detect the door has opened first. So at least get a car with key hole and immobilizer.

[@heiwhdwhwk9161]

Doesn't matter if you put your keys away from your front door, your smart key will constantly send signals to your car within 500 feet. However, Toyota has a way where if you hold the lock button, and press the unlock twice at the same time, you can disable your key from sending RFID signals do your car. Not sure if it would work for other cars, but I would definitely try. You could also purchase a key fob pouch that has metal conductive material around it to prevent your key from sending RFID signals to your car.

[@onespeedlite]

When you are at home, you can simply put your key fob in a metal box. Just make sure the lid is closed.

[@gantfrost7749]

I'm wondering if you have your wife's and my own car key fob side by side in the Kitchen, if crooks can scan succesfully. Like do the two key signals confuse their scanner?

[@knightrider3766]

Just remove the battery out of key...no battery no juice😮

[@SandyRose-xl7we]

Go back to keys. You may be able to disable your fob. Try pressing and holding the LOCK button and tapping the UNLOCK button twice. You can press any button to enable.

[@humorss]

button start is the most stupid feature ever implemented, you have no choice to not transmit signal at all time.

[@w.e.s.]

No they ain't tapping into anything. It's a key programmer and the vin number. U buy the programmer bluetooth it to your phone and press in the vin. It sets a new fob up and there u go. It's the same thing lock smith's use and the dealership uses. It's easier then back in the day busting a key switch and going

[@damnjustassignmeone]

Or use a faraday bag. That’s what I do.

[@matthowell8985]

Iv had a faraday box for 3 months now. I have a gla 45 amg which is super rare. Can't take the chance.

[@bobbillings]

People, just wrap you key fobs in aluminum foil completely as they are hanging or setting inside your home and they cannot grab the signal.

[@randyo2442]

Dosent work partner

[@livebythegoldenrule7013]

Misinformation - aluminum foil doesn't work.

[@Solutions3000]

​@@randyo2442 You've tried the foil method?

[@rukidding5678]

Hiding the fob in a pouch defeats the whole point of fob's functionality and makes it needlessly complicated. The key fob manufacturers should be held responsible for financial impact of their device/s flaws. Why can't they activate fob (turn it on) when the unlock button is pressed and deactivate it (turn it off) when the lock button is pressed? Is it too complicated or we become that stupid by hiding our keys in a pouch?

[@tonysmith2082]

A DOG THSTS ALL WE CAN DO TO PROTECT OUR INVESTMENT MAAAN. NOW I GOT A SOLUTION, LETS YOU AND I LINK UP ,CALL MAIN STREAM MEDIA AND MAKE SOME FKING NOISE.

[@Solutions3000]

We could hold the thieves responsible for stealing; on the other hand, the fob manufacturers are easier to locate.

[@robertjakicic5878]

Mercedes-Benz newer vehicles remotes have this feature by pressing the lock button two times it will trun off the key fob.

[@leeziacook9799]

Who wears a red Hoodie to steal a car. Smdh

[@marie-christinegegajtleblo1978]

For my Canadian Hyundai Sonata PHEV 2016, if you want to disable the Car Key Fob, Hold the Key Fob Lock Button 4 seconds. After the 4 seconds, Keep Holding the Car Key Fob Lock but also press the Car Key Fob Unlock Button for 2 seconds. This will stop the continuous RFID signal from Key Fob. If you try to open the car door by pressing the button on the car handle, it will not open (unless you have another set of the Car Key Fob still emitting with you). Another benefit to disable the Car Key FOB, the battery last longer. If you want back the continuous RFID signal, just press the Key Fob Unlock Button. This will keep your car to be stolen by thieves with relay attack where ever you are. Make sure to do this for all the other Car Key Fob of the same car (especially when you are at home) unless it will allow thieves to relay attack because they will catch the rfid signal of the others Car Key Fob.

[@dru6326]

You can actually disable the feature where your key fob gives the signal to your car . Make it to work manually, ie only when you push the unlock button. I did that to my RX.

[@marisolrubio6923]

What year do u have for rx

[@dru6326]

@@marisolrubio6923 23

[@SUPERSPORT88]

Buy a faraday bag… I keep my keys in them until I’m close to my car smh … it blocks the signal

[@pallie87]

what the broadcaster failed to mention is certain manufacturers or maybe all beyond a certain year, fobs have the ability to be disabled where it doesnt emit a signal. downside of it is you cant get in by touching the handle and you cant start your car until you press any of the fob buttons to turn the fob back on

[@neotixev257]

he sells it

[@ShortFunnyTales]

My escalade was stolen in Miami 4 days ago!!! 😢 crazy experience

[@niveasonjay9688]

This happened to a family member. On-Star was able to find it.

[@dageneral0179]

They cannot start the car a second time though. Because they are not close to the key

[@erinmeggik391]

The car manufacturer is making 💵💵💵💰 off both sides. 🤔

[@frisk151]

ALL I see is my own personal 3 person coffin... Here in Texas... Don't get into my home! (That means my car as well)... Florida is a close second. People really are playing russian roulette nows days with all of our motion activated cameras.. Literally, you can't get close to my vehicles or entry points on the house without triggering alarms to my iWatch, phone.. I'm instantly watching and my red ryder bb gun is ready for the fight! ;)

[@carol7773]

My car was stolen yesterday in that way. 😢

[@happybearguy2435]

Sorry about that. What kind of car do you drive?

[@SkpBreath]

Clearly inside job that government allows. These cars end up on trains, boats to other countries. For this to be available without papers for trains boats cargo not to be questioned is ridiculous

[@davidchurchill1651]

Do car dealerships use this relay device in order to control all the cars on the lot?? Or how r thieves accessing this device??

[@KateGrayCode]

The guy is mistaken. The relay device is frequency specific, and you don't need to be a dealer to make one. You need to be a dealer to get a generic reader, but the relay box doesn't actually read it. It just relays the connection between the car and the key.

[@petertrznadel8107]

No, The thieves get the equipment off the interweb, there's sites on the dark web that specialise in this type of equipment

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

Just happened to me yesterday in Buckhead. Stole my Mercedes.

[@pallie87]

did the insurance cover it? in curious because i know they go out of their way to deny coverage

[@John83118]

I'm in total disbelief. I recently read a book with a similar topic, and it was astonishing. "The Art of Meaningful Relationships in the 21st Century" by Leo Flint

[@illreel5169]

Man listen, I can't believe these lil MF's jammed my key fob & tried to steal my car today... If you walk out of a store & your key fob isn't working look around your surroundings & get on the hwy A$AP!!! Do Not go straight home etc... These lil weirdos are following people home to remotely access your vehicle once you relax... If they got a freeze your remote you have to unhook your vehicles battery for 5 mins & hit all the key fobs associated to the vehicle, to unfreeze the key fob... 🤬🤯🤬

[@rd-yp8zf]

Who's getting kick backs from these fobs???

[@maccheese5036]

*WTH . . . . isn't Technology supposed to Help Us????? Even here in NYC I'm told that if you go on a bus with your phone or bank card EXPOSED **--NO SIGN UP TO OMNY NEEDED--** a fare CAN be taken off your card. No Human interaction MEANS it's a free-for-all*

[@mlbr2940]

This feature is the worst carmakers came up with. It is useless and gives thieves the easiest way to steal any car without any effort.

[@johncharlzadams1774]

With the Ravelco anti-theft system this would not happen, they would need a tow truck to steal your truck

[@SequoiaGuy09]

Now I will install shock sensor and buy metal box to keep my two keys inside

[@mattnash9747]

Wait until they start doing this for the keyless devices for our home locks and the like. They’ll be able to walk right inside the house.

[@specialiseesi6746]

Hottest reporter

[@bufftakis]

Google your RFID BOX babes

[@blck_boi1154]

What I have taken away from this video is I did right for buying a buick

[@b.c.5003]

Or put the fob in a empty cleaned food can.

[@jg109426]

Is there any technology that can be installed on a vehicle to prevent this ? Cars are only getting more like computers and I can see this becoming more common all over the states

[@longhair7570]

use a faraday box, it blocks the signal

[@KateGrayCode]

Ravelco. It works against ECU swaps, relay attacks, picking, whatever. Turns out that if you physically cut power to the ignition and the fuel pump, it's quite hard to drive the car. Go figure.

[@pallie87]

depending on the vehicle manufacturer you can disable your remote and prevent your fob from emitting a signal. the only downside you could use your key to unlock the door or once you press the fob button to unlock it turns the remote back on until you disable it again

[@akathy22]

So which car is the best antitheft ??

[@humorss]

at this point you really have do your own I think, starting learning your cars wiring.

[@JaniahOnfroy]

One with manual transmission

[@robertm8397]

Thx god i have Subaru wrx sti lol

[@cooler1854]

So how do they know if it would work on certain vehicles ?

[@petertrznadel8107]

You/they Know it will work because your fob works, they are only "Relaying" the fobs signal over a further distance than the maker intended. thats why theres two in a team. one box the transmitter/booster by the house, and the receiver/relay by the car, door open and push the start button, its gone in less than 60 seconds. it's a common form of theft in Europe and the UK, especially with high end cars

[@cooler1854]

Question You know how on some cars wheel locked ? You turn key and it unlocks. Is there way a mechanic can put a switch on car hidden ? So theft cannot unlock steering wheel ?

[@phillipcollins2859]

Or...or...or...idk stop using keyless ignition. Dumb idea from the get go.

[@erinmeggik391]

We are, as always Usually Scammed Americans 🤔

[@theexpert5085]

All that money n no ring cam to alert u someone is out there

[@maccheese5036]

Sooooo you buy a $20,000 car, park it in your home, NOW YOU HAVE TO buy an extra device to counteract useless/wreckless/unaccountable car manufacturers system!!!!😢

[@matthowell8985]

I already got that faraday box. Try the next house.

[@bufftakis]

Yes Lets make the Manufacturers split the bill here

[@politicalpotato8383]

Hey buddy what u gonna do with all them cars?

[@jt8251]

Most stolen cars are used to commit further burglaries. In some cases, they are sold on the black market, or taken to Mexico, but most are simply used to commit more crimes.

[@hellatightdude]

Gone in 60 seconds

[@ladybug4896]

JUST BECAUSE WE HAVEN'T CAUGHT U AND DON'T KNOW WHO U ALL ARE STEALING AND DAMAGING OUR CARS BUT GOD SAW U 😜

[@Bystronicman08]

Tell him to stop them then. After all, he is supposedly all powerful, right? About time he did something useful.

[@ladybug4896]

@@Bystronicman08 GOD DONT HAVE TO ANSWER TO CHANGING UR MATERIAL NEEDS HE ANSWERS TO WHAT UR HEART NEEDS 🤓TRUST ME I PRAY 🙏 HE CHANGE THEIR HEARTS 🥰AND TO UR QUESTION YES HE IS ALMIGHTY

[@Bystronicman08]

@@ladybug4896 So, he seems kind of useless if he can't even stop a few puny humans from stealing someone's property. Pray he stops that or maybe that he stops childhood cancer since he's all powerful. Why doesn't he stop childhood cancer? Is he really not all powerful or does he just not care?

[@ladybug4896]

@@Bystronicman08 IMA PRAY FOR U WITH LITTLE FAITH 😘

[@Bystronicman08]

@@ladybug4896 Good job dodging though questions. Religious folk are excellent at that.

[@yoboiijose420]

SIMPLE put your keys in a Box that cancel all signals 😂🤦🏻‍♂️

[@pallie87]

or look up if your fob has the ability to be disabled. most can be these days and its not permanent. pressing either of the buttons after you disable it will turn the remote back on

[@timothywinfrey1200]

Deborah is really beautiful ❤️ WOW!

[@jossderosa5401]

i bought a faraday protect RFID key fob for my Toyota Corolla 2020 SE in 🇩🇴

[@alvinsimba734]

Push to start button eh. I decided to get the key ignition instead.

[@superhungdwarf4016]

buy a box and some tin foil...or a METAL box...FOR YOUR KEYS. Not some lamers RF bag from China the same place your car just went.

[@jlmferrer]

alguien puede darme intimidad privacidad. prepaga, licencia. recursos.. en ves de estar en manos de unos juguetones chsitosos graciosos que me cagaron la vida personal, laboral y mi pasado presente y p futuro?

[@hackingtoolscar777]

Guys used keyless repeater. I check cars and sell this devices

[@RahulChaudhary-zp7nw]

Lol 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 😆 😆🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 🤣 😂

[@XcrestxfallenX]

Ever hear of the good ole CLUB!!! Hello!!!

[@ricardoali1204]

Doesn't work they saw them off now

[@steviewonder3051]

Deborah 🔥🔥

[@PeterSchneemann]

Now, these people will be forgiven, but someone who commits a suicide will not 😢

[@ednang1098]

😊General Comment: I am happy to know how the cars were stolen so that I can protect myself. My concern is that those videos will show the thieves how to steal the cars and more thieves will increase☹🥴. Do you know when you believe and obey Jesus, you can call on Jesus for help and God will give you peace and help the authorities locate the thieves, God will also punish the evildoers now or one day God will throw them to hell (Lake of Fire) if the thieves do not repent. Most importantly, It is the inheritance of God's kingdom that will last forever. We trust God for everything! Amen! Call on Jesus now to confess your sins and receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior.

[@turbochop3300]

I... what are... Dude, what?!

[@KumarKush69]

Edna ole wide nose breathing all the white man's air

[@ladybug4896]

AMEN👍💯🙏

[@specialiseesi6746]

What happens when you overdose yourself, drugs won´t work then you go make a comment on youtube.

[@marinawalk156]

Thats why I use my touchless entry and not my fob.

[@david2881]

Hi what do you mean?

[@bobbillings]

They do not need you to even use your fob anymore. Your fob is always connected to your car with a low voltage radio signal connection. They can walk up to your home with a another new of type scanner and grab your signal from fobs as they are hanging on a wall, setting on your counter, dresser etc. So unless you take the battery out of both fobs, keep them in a faraday pouch, or wrap them in aluminum foil, you are still not safe from theft.

[@bobbillings]

@@peterf2177 No need to pull battery out. I wrap fob in aluminum foil, then I put that in a high end faraday pouch. The NSA couldn't pull a signal thru that double wrap.

[@JaniahOnfroy]

Keyless cars are 2x more easier to steal

[@eqpin4407]

Some cars have double locking features which disable keyless entry

[@caramelking-zf8wu]

Illeg@L Aliens !

[@ladybug4896]

STOP BLAMING THE CAR COMPANY THA TRY TO BUILD GOOD DEPENDABLE CARS BLAME THE PARENTS OF THEZ YOUNG PUNK Thieves THE CAR CO DIDN'T KNOW IN ADVANCE THIS NEW GENERATION DON'T HAVE ANY MORALES IT'S THE PARENTS FAULT SMMFH 🥺

[@ToOpen6seven]

You are pretty much accurate!! 2 Timothy 3:1-5 kjv 1. This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. 2. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, 3. Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, 4. Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; 5. Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.

[@TC-ee9rz]

What if the punk ass thief 50+

[@ladybug4896]

@@TC-ee9rz WELL HAVE THEM LOCKED UP BUT MOST 50 YRS OLD PEOPLE NOT COMMITING THEZ CRIMES ITS THEZ YOUNG WANNA BE THUGS WHO NEED JOBS OR SCHOOLING OR MILITARY JOBS

[@ladybug4896]

IF THEY DON'T HAVE NOTHING TO DO JOIN MILITARY YOUNG PEOPLE PLEASE DO SOMETHING FOR URSELF 🙏

[@694069406940]

WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL BUYING KEYLESS CARS MAN

[@robbie356]

because they're luxurious and nice I had a 2018 jeep compass, 2017 Buick Envision, 2013 Dodge Journey had it back in 2016 ( only a couple years old ) I mean why not get a keyless entry car it's cool and convenient, i mean yes they can get stolen but that's why we have insurance

[@moneydoor9198]

he sells it

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[@doxx8179]

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[@imamchanel5010]

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