Cars being stolen using GPS: This high-tech method of theft will blow your mind..

While technology has provided us with all sorts of conveniences, it has also created several new problems. This case of car theft using GPS is not new, but this incident serves as a lesson on what precautions you should take when buying a second-hand car. 

Noida police have busted a sophisticated gang of car thieves who would steal cars after selling them to unsuspecting buyers. They didn't rely on traditional methods of surveillance, but instead used GPS technology extensively to carry out the thefts.

They used GPS trackers for tracking.
This gang would buy cars seized by banks at low prices. Before selling these cars to customers, the gang members would get duplicate keys made. Not only that, but they would also fit a GPS tracker in the car to track its location. The customer would have no idea that a GPS tracker was installed in the car and that their vehicle was being tracked. The GPS tracker was connected to the criminals' phones, giving them real-time location updates of the car. Using the GPS location, the criminals would locate the car, unlock it with the duplicate key, and drive away.

A grey Tata Nexon car, which had been recently sold, was recovered from them. The car owner had filed a police complaint after the car was stolen. The police team arrested all three members of the gang. They had previously committed similar thefts by selling cars and then stealing them.

How to find out if a car has a GPS tracker?
If you are buying a second-hand car, such an incident could happen to you as well. When buying a second-hand car from a dealer, along with checking the car's condition, also make sure to check for a tracker. A tracker may be installed in the car without your knowledge.

Trackers are often installed under the dashboard or near the OBD II port, which is usually located under the steering wheel. Check if there is any external device installed in these areas. Portable magnetic trackers are often attached under the front or back seats.

Check by reaching into the interior of the dashboard and the depths of the storage compartments.
Sometimes, criminals even attach trackers to the underside of the car's exterior bumpers. Checking is also necessary.

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