08-30-2013, 07:45
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I have a client in San Diego who thinks his girlfriend placed a tracking device on his car. Anyone know of an individual or firm who could check the car for the existence/nonexistence of such a device? PM me if you have any suggestions, thanks.
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08-30-2013, 07:52
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It would be mounted in one of two ways. Either it's magnetic, or it's installed with zip ties.
Typical places to look.
Under the hood
Under the vents by the hood just below the windshield
Attached under the car somewhere.
Under the seats to include the back bench seat.
Under any external trim that has an empty pocket behind it.
It could be very small or somewhat large but they are getting MUCH smaller, especially if it just logs and doesn't transmit. It could be as small as a good size thumb drive.
Depending on the type it may or may not need to be installed so it has a direct view of the sky (minus thin trim work).
If it's just logging there is no signal so there is nothing that will detect it.
Hope this helps.
Last edited by alelks; 08-30-2013 at 07:55.
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08-30-2013, 08:02
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Dump the girlfriend comes to mind. Don't know if there is a device that will detect a GPS out there. Like the ones that look for listening devices. Thing is GPS doesn't put out a whole lot of power to detect. A search of the car should turn it up. I would drive around and park at every massage place in town.
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08-30-2013, 08:02
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Tell him to turn off the GPS in his phone...
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08-30-2013, 08:04
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Tell him to turn off the GPS in his phone...
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08-30-2013, 08:15
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Send the car to NK Auto Body and inform Kim Jong Un, problem solved! 
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08-30-2013, 08:21
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Thanks for all the suggestions -- the guy is already breaking up with the woman and this is a potential palimony litigation issue, needs to hire someone to do it for him.
But maybe I'll search my own truck now, LOL . . .
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08-30-2013, 08:24
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My secretary just had a similar issue; she thought a guy was tracking her with some gadget, turned out she had purchased a new cell phone and had not correctly set her facebook settings. So, every time she logged onto facebook, her location popped up.
The sheriff came out, and told her that, essentially, any type of gps tracker located on a car has to have a clear shot at the sky, i.e. top of the car, under a windshield wiper, etc.
Personally, I would be more worried about some of the boyfriend tracking apps that get covertly downloaded onto a smartphone. The recent issue with the Brazilian app comes to mind. The only way to get rid of one of those is to totally wipe your smartphone and start over.
Damn technology makes it tough to get away with anything anymore.
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08-30-2013, 08:57
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1. Sell the elfing car, now not next week
2. don't tell the ex
3. don't park it where she would have access to it
4. hire a couple of SF'ers to pull counter surveillance on him
5. If 4 is accomplished go to very seedy locals
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08-30-2013, 10:25
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Thanks for all the suggestions -- the guy is already breaking up with the woman and this is a potential palimony litigation issue, needs to hire someone to do it for him.
But maybe I'll search my own truck now, LOL . . .
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08-30-2013, 12:45
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Quote:
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I have a client in San Diego who thinks his girlfriend placed a tracking device on his car. Anyone know of an individual or firm who could check the car for the existence/nonexistence of such a device? PM me if you have any suggestions, thanks.
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It may not be that easy to determine.
Assuming she was with him for more than 20 minutes, she had the time to collect and link to several different "trackers", or if she has geek friends.
1)OnStar for GM products, if she knows the vehicle's ID. Same with the other brands. Most all have in vehicle transmit/receive black boxes,, even if you did pay for it.
2)Isheeple or android products, Several aps that will track your friends for you.
3)What Al said,, It's probably the most expensive, but if the ROI warrants the cost,, go for it..
Good luck to your client..
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08-30-2013, 12:48
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Or he could just park it in a safe zone for a week or two and rent another car.
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08-30-2013, 15:53
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These devices are available online, and one plugs into the diagnostics receptacle,
http://www.brickhousesecurity.com/ca...Fcdr7AodJGQAfA
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09-11-2013, 15:51
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Thanks for all the replies, this is taken care of.
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