By Admin 
In today’s time, technology has made our lives easier, but with it some new dangers have also emerged. Now the methods of car theft have also become more high-tech than before. Recently, Noida Police has exposed a gang which used to steal cars with the help of GPS. This case is especially a warning for those who are thinking of buying a second hand car.
How did this high-tech gang work?
- Police investigation revealed that this gang used to buy the seized cars from the bank at cheap prices. After this, before selling the car, these people used to get its duplicate key made. Not only this, a GPS tracker was also secretly fitted in the car. The car was sold to the customer, but he did not know that his car was being tracked all the time.
Real time location was available from GPS
- The GPS installed in the car was directly connected to the mobile phones of the criminals. As soon as the opportunity arose, the exact location of the car was ascertained with the help of GPS. Then the car would be easily unlocked with the duplicate key and the thieves would run away with the car. Similarly, a gray colored Tata Nexon car was also stolen, which was later recovered by the police. In this case, the police have arrested three accused, who had committed similar crimes earlier also.
Why is caution important while buying a second hand car?
- If you are buying a second hand car, then this incident is a big lesson for you. Along with checking the condition of the car and its documents, it is also important to check whether a GPS tracker is installed in it. Many times a tracker may be installed in a car even without the knowledge of the dealer or the old owner.
How to identify GPS tracker in car?
- Be sure to check under the dashboard of the car and around the OBD II port. This port is usually located below the steering. Look under the front and rear seats, as magnetic trackers are often hidden there. Apart from this, it is also important to check the inner parts of the dashboard, storage box and under the outer bumper of the car. Let us tell you that buying a second hand car can be beneficial, but a little carelessness can put you in big trouble. Do a thorough check before buying a car, so that your car remains safe and you do not become a victim of any high-tech theft.
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