New hijacking trend South Africans need to know about – and the most targeted vehicles

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A security expert warns South Africans not to let their guards down and to be on alert for hijackers’ new tactics.

The number of hijackings in South Africa is expected to ramp up from February 2024, and a new trend has emerged that gives the hijackers more time to find tracking devices and delays the reporting of the crime.

The Fidelity head advised the public to always be aware of their surroundings and look out for any vehicles that may be following them. “If suspect they are being followed, they should drive to the closest police station immediately or at least to a busy centre where other people are around. Insurers like Santam have tried to counteract criminal behaviour by encouraging motorists to take proactive measures – such as doubling up on vehicle trackers, discussing tech-linked weaknesses with vehicle manufacturers, and promoting Faraday pouches to prevent the cloning of keyless access signals.

Source: Car News Wire (carnewswire.net)

 

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