Apple AirTags For Stealing Cars? Topic is solved

Post by **MoVolvos** » 13 Dec 2021, 22:44

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I've never owned an iPhone so this is for those who do and have cars worth stealing. Friend in CA texted and asked me what is that alert? She was visiting someone in the hospital and this alert followed her home. I told her to call the police per Apple Support page. I hope I read this correctly.

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Apple AirTags being used by thieves to steal cars

https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/airtag-car-thefts

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What to do if you get an alert that an AirTag or Find My network accessory is with you.

4. To disable the AirTag or Find My network accessory and stop sharing your location, tap Instructions to Disable and follow the onscreen steps. If you feel your safety is at risk, contact your local law enforcement who can work with Apple. You might need to provide the AirTag, Find My network accessory, or the device's serial number.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212227

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Post by **abscate** » 14 Dec 2021, 05:13

Someone put an AirTag in her personal effects on an effort to track her movements. Apple warns you when this happens. Tile does not give you this warning.

Post by **MoVolvos** » 14 Dec 2021, 21:03

abscate wrote: ↑14 Dec 2021, 05:13 Someone put an AirTag in her personal effects on an effort to track her movements. Apple warns you when this happens. Tile does not give you this warning.

While researching what Tile was and how AirTag worked, a lady in a Youtube video showed how AirTags were being attached to cars. Also mentioned being slipped into personal effects, clothing, purse and backpacks.

Sent the video to check the car again and check the "PURSE"

also. Please hold my house and car keys till I get out of the hospital Mom. So if you get an iPhone Alert...

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