Key fob cloning is not new, but it is becoming a bigger problem. Especially in cities like Chicago, Illinois.
A recent report reveals car thieves in the Windy City are increasingly using key fob cloning technology. This follows a trend that has seen this tech used in other Midwestern cities like Cleveland and St. Louis.
In one St. Louis suburb, police spent five months untangling a car theft operation that looked more like a professional export business than a street crime spree. In that case, the thieves focused on high-performance Dodges, especially Challengers and Chargers, known for their resale value and ease of modification.
Key fob cloning is a quick and easy way to steal a car
Now, according to Lt. Adam Broshous of the Illinois Secretary of State Police, key fob cloning is becoming far more common…