The video explains the vulnerability of keyless entry vehicles to a type of theft called "relay theft." It demonstrates how thieves can use readily available devices, costing around $100, to capture the signal from a car owner's key fob. These devices then relay the signal to the vehicle, tricking it into thinking the key is present. This allows thieves to unlock, start, and steal the car. The video emphasizes that these relay devices can be effective even from a significant distance, up to hundreds of feet. To combat this threat, the video strongly recommends purchasing a Faraday box, which blocks the key fob's signal and prevents relay theft.

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This is a perfect example as to why almost everyone with a keyless vehicle needs to buy a Faraday box.

At first, it's kind of hard to tell what's going on here. We see this guy walking up to the front porch. He's got this weird contraption. And you might not believe it, but this guy is carjacking the person who owns the house.

So, keyless vehicles, ones that open up without requiring you to open it manually, you can just open the door if you have the keys, are susceptible to a new form of carjacking known as relay theft. What these thieves are able to do is buy these devices off of Amazon that cost roughly $100, stand somewhat close to your key fob, and relay that signal over to the vehicle so the vehicle thinks the key is right next to it. They can then open it, start it, and drive off.

Some of these devices are extremely powerful as well, able to pick up signals from hundreds of feet away. So, the best way to prevent this is to buy a Faraday box that keeps your key signal.

Why You Need To Buy A Faraday Box 😰 #theft

This is a perfect example as to why
almost everyone with a keyless vehicle
needs to buy a Faraday box. At first,
it's kind of hard to tell what's going
on here. We see this guy walking up to
the front porch. He's got this weird
contraption. And you might not believe
it, but this guy is carjacking the
person who owns the house. So, keyless
vehicles, ones that open up without
requiring you to open it manually. you
can just open the door if you have the
keys are susceptible to a new form of
carjacking known as relay theft. What
these thiefs are able to do is buy these
devices off of Amazon that cost roughly
$100, stand somewhat close to your key
fob, and relay that signal over to the
vehicle so the vehicle thinks the key is
right next to it. They can then open it,
start it, and drive off. Some of these
devices are extremely powerful as well,
able to pick up signals from hundreds of
feet away. So, the best way to prevent
this is to buy a Faraday box that keeps
your key signal

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Why You Need To Buy A Faraday Box 😰 #theft

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