Thieves stealing cars by amplifying signal of wireless key fobs - how to prevent?

techman41973

There have been reports that thieves are using amplifiers to trick late model cars that your wireless key fob is nearby
to open the doors, start the engine and drive away.
Concerned this is trick is going to get more common. Shocked the automakers didn't see this coming.
While they recommend storing your wireless key fob in the freezer when home, what do you do when you're at a restaurant?
http://www.nytimes.com/2015/04/16/style/keeping-your-car-safe-from-electronic-thieves.html

stever

Take the battery out of the key fob?

Mr_Shiftright

probably not true and a bit of sloppy journalism. This CAN be done, but it actually requires over $2000 worth of equipment spread out over several work benches.

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