PC Magazine - USA (2022-01)

Apple released the AirTag in April to help people keep track of their keys,
luggage, and other easy-to-lose items. Now the device is being used to monitor
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tracking high-end vehicles with AirTags.

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have placed small tracking devices on high-end vehicles so they can later locate
and steal them,” said to Canada’s York Regional Police. “Brand name ‘air tags’
[sic] are placed in out-of-sight areas of the target vehicles when they are parked
in public places like malls or parking lots. Thieves then track the targeted
vehicles to the victim’s residence, where they are stolen from the driveway.”

Car Thieves Are Using AirTags

to Track Vehicles

York Regional Police said at least five vehicles have been
targeted by car thieves who used Apple’s item tracker.
BY NATHANIEL MOTT

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