You may think you're safe because your car has an alarm, but thieves know how to bypass the system ... and start your car ...

Most of the time, your keys never have to leave your pocket or purse (though if that key is perfect, maybe you'll want it to). Of course, it isn't magic, it's a radio signal coming from your key fob.

Key fobs have been common for years, but now, some cars don't even come with physical keys. While keyless systems are convenient, though, there are downsides.

In the U.S. and Japan, the tiny transmitter in the key fob typically uses a frequency of 315 MHz; in Europe, 433.92 and 868 MHz are commonly used.

Former New York Police Department crime investigator Scot Rosenthal said all it takes is for someone's key fob to be out on their kitchen counter for thieves to connect to the signal.

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