However, criminals can get relatively cheap relay boxes that capture key fob signals up to 300 feet away and transmit them to your car. One thief stands near your car with a relay box while an ...

However, criminals can get relatively cheap relay boxes that capture key fob signals up to 300 feet away and transmit them to your car. One thief stands near your car with a relay box while an ...

High-tech thieves are now targeting push-start cars hacking into key fobs leaving many car owners in New Orleans without a vehicle.This is how the crime works: first the thief waves a relay box at ...

Keyless car theft, also known as relay theft, is on the increase. Thieves are using relay devices near the car and key fob, they can amplify that signal and unlock your vehicle.

Keyless car theft is when two criminals use a relay box to pick up a signal from the key fob inside a home or office. Doing so allows them to replicate this signal and unlock the car.

Auto technology has evolved and many newer cars use wireless key fobs and push-button starters instead of traditional metal keys. But that technology also makes things easier for thieves.

Auto technology has evolved and many newer cars use wireless key fobs and push-button starters instead of traditional metal keys. But that technology also makes things easier for thieves.

My key fob isn't working - how do I get into my car? ... One holds a relay box transmitter and stands next to the vehicle while the other stands close to the house holding a signal amplifier.

Well, it could as long as there's a spare key or fob, but that puts us back at the beginning minus one fob. All I'm saying is don't put your car keys in the microwave. If you're that worried about ...

Dunn called the incident in McMutery’s video a “relay attack. ... (RFID) blocking box. Once the key fob is placed inside the box, all radio frequency signals are blocked.