IS THIS TRUE?
>Subject: Car Thieves - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
>It seems car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or truck without any effort at all.
> The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash,
> go to the local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler-Dodge and
> pretended I had lost my keys. He told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they would cut me one
> on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.
> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #,
> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car and steal it.
> He doesn't have to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention
> to himself. All he has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key, and off
> he goes to a local Chop Shop with your vehicle.
> You don't believe it? It IS that easy!
> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape electrical tape,
> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash
> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it can't
> be viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
> I urge you to do this and then forward it to your friends before some other
> car thief steals another car or truck.
>Subject: Car Thieves - IMPORTANT INFORMATION
>It seems car thieves have found yet another way to steal your car or truck without any effort at all.
> The car thieves peer through the windshield of your car or truck, write down the VIN # from the label on the dash,
> go to the local car dealership and request a duplicate key based on the VIN #.
> I didn't believe this e-mail, so I called a friend at Chrysler-Dodge and
> pretended I had lost my keys. He told me to just bring in the VIN #, and they would cut me one
> on the spot, and I could order the keyless device if I wanted.
> The Car Dealer's Parts Department will make a duplicate key from the VIN #,
> and collect payment from the thief who will return to your car and steal it.
> He doesn't have to break in, do any damage to the vehicle, or draw attention
> to himself. All he has to do is walk up to your car, insert the key, and off
> he goes to a local Chop Shop with your vehicle.
> You don't believe it? It IS that easy!
> To avoid this from happening to you, simply put some tape electrical tape,
> duct tape or medical tape) across the VIN Metal Label located on the dash
> board. By law, you cannot remove the VIN, but you can cover it so it can't
> be viewed through the windshield by a car thief.
> I urge you to do this and then forward it to your friends before some other
> car thief steals another car or truck.
