Car theft is on the rise in the United States, and it’s evolving in many ways, too. In fact, vehicle theft rates surged more than 100% in some U.S. cities between 2019 and 2023, showing just how aggressive criminals have become. Unfortunately, many older drivers are targeted because thieves assume that they will have slower reaction times. They may also have more predictable routines and older vehicles with fewer security features. That said, here are nine well-known tricks thieves use on older people, plus the one red flag you shouldn’t ignore.
