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When a TikTok trend is a felony: The Hyundai-Kia Challenge

By Bickerton Law on August 6, 2022
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Some social media challenges are fun. Some are dangerous. And others can possibly get you a prison sentence. A current TikTok trend involves using a USB cable to steal certain Hyundai and Kia cars.

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Essentially, people are breaking into these cars, taking apart the ignition, and starting the car with a phone charger (USB cord). Click the 🔗 in our bio to find out what car owners can do to protect themselves. @vicmicolucci

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How does the Hyundai Kia trend work?

For this “trend,” people are breaking part of the starter on particular Hyundai and Kia models and then using USB cables to turn the ignition.

How illegal is this trend?

In Pennsylvania, stealing a car is considered to be a third-degree felony and can carry up to seven years in prison and a $15,000 fine.

The post When a TikTok trend is a felony: The Hyundai-Kia Challenge first appeared on Bickerton Law.

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