A new technique could tell you when you’re at risk of being robbed: Look under your car door and see what you can find.
It is known that i bad guys they always study them all to understand where and how they can strike. Especially if you don’t have a garage to keep your car in, or if you know you’re parking in a dangerous area, it may be useful for you to discover this new trick, which could show you if they are trying to rob you.
It is something that we have seen in many films and TV series, especially in the police field. If a few years ago it was a bit paranoid to think of such a thing, today, with the growth of thefts in the city and beyond, nothing should really be underestimated.
Of scams related to the world of cars there can be dozens of them, especially if you are preparing to buy a used car and you are not sure whether to trust the mileage indicated and the general condition of the car. In that case, better to rely on a trusted mechanic.
Today, however, this is not what we want to talk about but, as we said at the beginning, we will deal with car theftwhich can become very sophisticated, especially if you find this object under the door, to your nasty surprise.
The mysterious object under the car door: if it happens, better contact the police
We are talking specifically about a GPS transmitter. Yes, those little devices, a bit from a TV series, a bit from James Bond, which allow you to know the exact position of the car at any moment. If your insurance provides one satellite coverage he will have provided you with exactly one module to insert under the hood: well, what some car thieves do is very similar.
It’s a very effective type of scam because, let’s face it, we’re certainly not in the habit of looking under the car when we are about to enter. At most we can do it in winter, to make sure there are no cats or other animals that have sought refuge in the warmth of the car from the biting cold of the season.
Even in that case, however, it is unlikely to think of an in-depth check and generally the “horn test” allows the little four-legged guest to escape.
Maybe don’t do it every time, but if you know you have parked in a risky area, or if you have any doubts about this article, Check the underside of the car regularly to understand if someone has installed a GPS device without your knowledge.
It is self-evident that it is one terrible scam for various reasons: not only because your car has been targeted, but your privacy is also compromised, with all movements recorded and, above all, your address of residence and domicile which would fall into the hands of the bad guys.
If this happens to you, then call immediately police and informal of the fact, that they will eventually attempt to trace the culprits or in any case carefully monitor a specific area of the city.