Car Theft Scam - Beware

[wycombe_gti]

Whilst its good to be cautious and not allow this to happen i believe this to be an urban myth.

I would agree, although a quick search does suggest this was spread around the regional press at least. For example:

http://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/liverpool-news/uk-world-news/2012/04/17/drivers-warned-over-paint-scratch-car-theft-scam-100252-30777448/

As you say, just be careful and then you're in the clear either way.

[Baz300]

I think this would only work on cars with keyless ignitions unless the key pattern is also stored in the ecu

[james]

push it into clay while you have the key,  job done lol ;)

[Kalpsn2000]

push it into clay while you have the key,  job done lol ;)

Old skool but effective