Fwd: VIN# (on your car) good info

[j...@dawahares.com]

unbelievable.

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Subject: VIN# (on your car) good info
Date: 12.02.2015 15:28
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> I checked Snopes and there is quite a write up regarding this info.
>
> VIN NUMBER - WARNING
>
> Here is INFO worth the price of your car....
>
> WHAT WILL the car thieves THINK OF NEXT?
> The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or vehicle,
> write down the VIN # from the label on the dash, go to the local car
> dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
>
> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called Chrysler-Dodge and pretended
> I had lost my keys. They told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they
> would cut me one on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if
> I wanted.
>
> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the
> VIN #, and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car.
>
>
> He doesn't have to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw
> attention to himself. All he has to do is walk up to your car, insert
> the key and off he goes to a local chop shop with your vehicle.
>
> You don't believe it?
>
> It IS that EASY.
>
> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some dark tape
> (electrical tape, duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Number
> Metal Label located on the dashboard.
>
> By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you CAN cover it so it can't be
> viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
>
> I urge you to forward this to your friends before some other car thief
> steals another car or truck.
>
> I slipped a 3x5 card over my VIN
>
> NUMBER. PASS THIS INFORMATION ON TO ALL YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
> NOW!!!!!
>
> THEY WILL THANK YOU FOR IT.
>
> P.S. < http://snopes.com/ [1]> snopes.com [1] < <http://snopes.com/
> [1]> http://snopes.com/ [1]> says that this is true !
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[William Dawahare]

Yes, it is on snopes as a past way to hijack cars (2009), but snopes is
quick to point out that the thieves had to create phony titles that looked
authentic and visit the dealerships more that once to get the key.
Bascially, they said it is NOT easy to do this. Snopes says it is not
likely that your car would be jacked today in this manner. But it did
happen several years ago. Typically with expensive cars being stolen and
sold overseas. PS, snopes also said to check your local jurisdiction
because some states make it illegal to cover the VIN #.

Thanks,


William

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