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Kia, Hyundai owners warned of viral TikTok explaining how to steal those vehicles using USB cables

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The Puget Sound Auto Theft Task-Force (PSATT) is putting out a warning to drivers after a 'challenge' went viral on TikTok which shows people how to steal certain Kia and Hyundai vehicles. FOX13

" currently circulating media platforms. We are extremely concerned about the significant security risk of these vehicles and have seen a large increase in Kia thefts over the past few days because of the media coverage of this ‘challenge,'" PSATT said in a statement.

If you witnessed a theft or know someone involved in the "challenge," contact PSATT at 253-329-2422 or email atFOX 13 News reached out to both KIA and Hyundai regarding this crime trend. Both companies responded with statements.

 

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