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Faraday Box Con

B3B3 Posts: 27,505
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After having the contents of our car stolen last year, we bought a faraday box which came with a couple of pouches  off Amazon.
I only got around to testing them today and found we've been conned😠,
They don't work at all. We were lucky that they didn't steal the car as well as the contents. 
If you have one of these devices. Check it.
Does anyone know the range of the device that thieves use to activate your car key?
In London. Keen but lazy.
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  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    Oh no, scammers!  I don't know but I have heard of people putting keys in the microwave (when it is switched off...)
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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I've wrapped mine in tin foil and tested it. The car didn't start. Much safer than the microwave!
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • barry islandbarry island Posts: 1,847
    I had a car with key-less entry so bought two pouches from Halfords they seemed to work at a distance away but close up the car would unlock by itself, I wasn't 100% confident in the pouches. I got rid of the car after 20 months wouldn't buy another Renault but then again all makes have their odd duds don't they.
  • fidgetbonesfidgetbones Posts: 17,618
    Biscuit tin with the lid on does the job
  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    I tried a small tin but the car started. I suppose it matters what the tin is made of. Best to check that it works before you depend on it.
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    Have you tried a tin inside a tin? Surely that would work. The other thing with tins is sometimes the lid get stuck to the box, which could be a possible problem!
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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    edited October 2023
    I'll stick with the tinfoil for now but I'll put it in a tin - belt and braces and I won't get caught with my leggings down😳

    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • clematisdorsetclematisdorset Posts: 1,348
    😁  haha yes and a very good decoy too - looks like a packed lunch!
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  • B3B3 Posts: 27,505
    It's a really small box and I'm not on a diet! @clematisdorset
    In London. Keen but lazy.
  • BiljeBilje Posts: 811
    B3 said:
    After having the contents of our car stolen last year, we bought a faraday box which came with a couple of pouches  off Amazon.
    I only got around to testing them today and found we've been conned😠,
    They don't work at all. We were lucky that they didn't steal the car as well as the contents. 
    If you have one of these devices. Check it.
    Does anyone know the range of the device that thieves use to activate your car key?
    Thanks for the info B3 just tested our two pouches one is working correctly one isn’t! 
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