Page 7 - Fourways Gardens Issue 9 October 2023

Security

Keyless vehicle theft is a concern.

Does my vehicle have a keyless entry system?
If you have to push a button on your keys to enter your vehicle, you
are not at risk of being hacked. Only vehicles with a keyless entry
system can be stolen using relay equipment (see below).

Keyless entry vehicles allow the driver to unlock and start the
vehicle with the key fob still in their pocket. Once in the vehicle, the
driver can press a button to start the engine.

What is keyless vehicle theft?
Keyless theft is where the signal from a key for a so-called “keyless
entry” vehicle is captured by somebody standing in proximity to
the victim’s vehicle.

How it works:
Step 1 – The device transmits the signal to somebody else standing
by the victim’s vehicle.
Step 2 – This then fools the vehicle into thinking the key is near
it, allowing the doors to be opened and the ignition to be
started.

How far do thieves need to be away from my vehicle keys?
Keyless theft happens when thieves are only within a few metres
from your vehicle keys to capture the signal.

How long does keyless vehicle theft take to happen?
Keyless theft can take only 20 to 30 seconds.

What device is used in keyless vehicle theft?
Relay crime is when a specific type of specialist electronic
equipment captures the signal from the key and transmits it to a
receiver that somebody standing near the vehicle has.
Security Officers of the Month
Safety tips:
• Use a signal-blocking pouch. A Faraday pouch will stop access to Our officers of the month are Glen Tivani (Reaction Officer)
your vehicle by blocking your vehicle key fob from transmitting and Lincon Ramodika (Site Supervisor). The officers assisted
its code to the vehicle, as the pouches are lined with layers of an elderly resident who had fallen at her home. The domestic
metallic material. worker could not lift the lady up and asked the neighbour to
• Turn off your keyless fob’s wireless signal. call security to assist.
• Use a steering wheel lock.
• Reprogramme your keys. We want to thank Officers Tivani and Ramodika for their quick
• If you buy a second-hand vehicle, there is a risk that you may response to assist and for their commitment and dedication to
not have received all the sets of vehicle keys. Reprogramming ensuring the safety of the Fourways Gardens residents.
your keys will also stop thieves from using stolen keys.

SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING

It is everybody’s responsibility to report security-related matters immediately. When
everybody works together, we create a safe and secure environment for all residents.
A delay in reporting = a delay in resolution.

On-site Control Contact details:

011 465 5466 or 066 261 7671

Fourways Gardens • 5 • October 2023