Rising threat of ‘distraction’ auto thefts ‘can pop up anywhere,’ says CAA

Car Thieves Increasingly Using Distraction, Key Fob Interception Tactics: CAA

Vehicle thieves are increasingly using distraction tactics and high-tech devices to intercept key fob signals, according to the Canadian Automobile Association (CAA). Police across Canada have received reports of thieves distracting drivers to keep them near their vehicles in parking lots, shopping centres, and other busy areas, CAA South Central Ontario said in a press release. At the same time, they also use electronic devices to capture or am…

Rising threat of ‘distraction’ auto thefts ‘can pop up anywhere,’ says CAA

A rising number of auto thefts in Canada see threat actors using 'distraction' tactics to help them steal cars from their owners, according to CAA.

CAA warns of new tactics used by car thieves

CAA says key fob-related car thefts are no longer just happening overnight or from your driveway. The organization says car thieves are now using new tactics