Check your car for a hidden tracker

A guy who bought a Toyota Corolla discovered a hidden GPS he thinks the dealer installed. When the battery ran out of juice, he checked the OBDII port and there was a tracker. Here’s how he found the tracker.

Stolen tool bust proves why you need a tracker

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A carpenter used AirTags to catch thieves in a $5 million heist. Protect your car, luggage, and bike the right way before they go missing.

Busted by their own getaway car: Three men were arrested for home thefts across North Carolina. Their rented SUV had a GPS tracker that logged their whereabouts for the past two to three weeks, linking them to more crimes in at least 10 North Carolina counties. 

🔎 Fitbit gone MIA? This trick helps you retrace your steps. Just open the Fitbit app (iOS, Android) on your phone. Then, tap Account and choose your tracker. You’ll see the last location where it synced.

Keep a tracker hidden in your car

I use an AirTag to always know where my car is. The key is to hide the tracker so a thief doesn’t know about it. The better hidden it is, the better off you’ll be.

How to change an AirTag battery

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Is your tracker running low on juice? No need to buy a new one for $29 — just replace the battery for a few bucks!

Find an AirTag? Wrap it in aluminum foil

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If you find an AirTag or similar tracker stalking you, try this trick. I tell you why in this short podcast. 

An AirTag, a stolen motorbike and a broken nose

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What would you do if a tracker led you to your stolen motorbike? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out what might happen if you try to get revenge.
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