TikTok Trend Shows Users How To Steal Hyundai And Kia Vehicles
In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is displayed on an Apple iPhone on August 7, 2020 in Washington, DC.
Police across the U.S. are dealing with a rash of car thefts – caused by the latest TikTok fad.
The videos show users how to steal certain Hyundai or Kia vehicles by using a USB drive to start the engine without a key.
The trend has led to an increase in car thefts in recent weeks – and left police warning motorists to use steering wheel locks or other safety devices to keep their car secure.
TikTok has already said it does not condone the videos and is removing them when they appear.
So technically the people who made the videos aren’t actually stealing the cars, but should they be held liable?
I think this has gone way past a hack – this is going to cause more theft! Keep these damn kids off the apps!
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