Key Facts About Internet Scams, Car Theft, and Child Safety Risks

Internet Scams – Too Good to Be True

Scammers are everywhere, even on platforms like Facebook Marketplace and Craigslist. 

Protect yourself by meeting in a public location, verifying the seller, and never prepaying for items. 

Beware of too-good-to-be-true deals. Scammers often list high-value items at low prices to lure you in.  

Always trust your instincts and report scams to law enforcement to help protect others.

Car Thieves - Cloning

Car thieves are using increasingly sophisticated methods to clone key fobs and steal vehicles, particularly those with push-to-start ignitions.

Here are the most common techniques: 

Relay Attack (Signal Boosting)

Key Fob Cloning

OBD Port Hacking

RollJam Attack (Rolling Code Interception)

Bluetooth or Wifi exploits

How to Protect Your Car  

Leaving a child in a locked, hot car

About 40 children a year die from heatstroke. Always report to law enforcement if you witness a child left alone in a vehicle.

Temperatures inside a locked car can reach 170 degrees F in a matter of 10 minutes. 

Law enforcement needs more than a video

Law enforcement needs your help. Reporting helps law enforcement respond where it’s needed most.

While video footage can be a powerful tool in law enforcement and public accountability, it is not a complete or definitive source of truth. Videos provide a snapshot in time but lack crucial context, including: 

Always call

Provide as much information as possible to law enforcement.

This helps officers know how to respond and how to assess the situation.