A viral challenge in TikTok called ‘Let’s Challenge‘ is fueling vehicle theft on the streets of EE. UU.
In the images, you can see how subjects called ‘Kia Boys’ teach how to steal cars Come on y Hyundai only with a USB cable, which has caused a greater number of assaults in states such as Wisconsin, Ohio or Texas.
The dangers of tiktoks
Videos show car thieves targeting vehicles Come on y Hyundai unlocked by removing the cover under the column near the steering wheel and using a USB cable to start the stolen cars. They only use them to crash or throw them.
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where the trend appears to have started, thefts of Hyundai and Kia models account for 66% of car thefts, Carbuzz reported, which are up 2,500 percent compared to last year.
The St. Petersberg, Florida, police department also said it is “seeing an unusual trend” regarding carjackings linked to social media posts.
Similarly, cars Come on y Hyundai they are under attack in Arlington, Texas and Cincinnati, Ohio. The models Come on from 2011 to 2012 and models Hyundai from 2015 to 2021 are being targeted due to a “vulnerability” that allows them to start once the steering column is broken, Sgt. Cody Lance told Tampa Bay Times.
Companies are aware
In statements sent to USA TODAYso much Come on as Hyundai they noted that they are aware of the thefts and that all of their vehicles “meet or exceed” the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Incidents have turned dangerous at various times across the country, with suspects and bystanders seriously injured or killed after unsafe driving and robbery-related accidents.
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