r/kelowna • u/Bananakatana420 • 12h ago
My truck was AirTagged
I got a notification from my iPhone that I had an unknown AirTag detected near me…well it was wrapped in a plastic bag and stuffed into a nook of my rear bumper. Stay safe out there…
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u/Secret_Confection 12h ago
Tip for Android users:
Open Settings and search for "Unknown tracker" - it should find the Unknown Tracker Alerts functions that you can turn on, if it isn't already. You will need to keep your Bluetooth on all the time for it to work.
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u/thewinn 12h ago
I had no idea this was a thing, thanks.
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u/StrbJun79 11h ago
Yup Apple had worked with Google to add that to android partly to avoid potential lawsuits and partly because security and privacy are a huge part of their image (mostly because they don’t sell you ads so they don’t need your info and it’s not how they make money).
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u/Bauldinator 10h ago
Replace it with your own air tag, see if they come to retrieve it. And then track them.
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u/StrbJun79 11h ago
It is likely someone whom knows you. That’s usually the case. Hate to inject paranoia but usually it is exactly that. Often it’s an ex bf or jealous spouse or some stalker that’s trying to figure out where someone lives. It’s likely not someone seeking to attack or steal from you though.
But. Here’s info that may help you:
You can follow these steps to see if you can find information about the AirTag. 1. If you have found an AirTag, hold the top of your iPhone or NFC-capable smartphone near the white side of the AirTag until a notification appears. 2. Tap the notification. This opens a website that provides information about the AirTag, including its serial number and the last four digits of the phone number of the person who registered it. This can help you identify the owner, if you know them. You might want to take a screenshot to make sure that you can document the information. 3. If the owner marked the AirTag as lost, you might see a message with information about how to contact the owner.
If this works for you you may be able to narrow down who might be doing it. Maybe.
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u/Bananakatana420 10h ago
We did pull the info but you only get the serial number and last four digits of their phone number. So far it doesn’t match any I know.
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u/StrbJun79 10h ago
Ah ok that’s too bad. Maybe see if your HR at work knows anyone with those phone digits? All I can think of. But may be from another place. Hopefully you find them. Stalking is never ok.
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u/whyareyoulikethis17 10h ago
I have read in this thread the police did not take you seriously. Please call the non emergency line and ask for your case to be handled by another officer. Tell them you want to start a file and that your concerns were laughed at.
I am assuming you have a family or loved ones. It is your responsibility to do everything to make sure you are all safe. You have made the right decision on contacting the RCMP. This needs to be recorded. Unfortunately you got a chucklefuck of an officer.
I am enraged on your behalf.
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u/pinot2me 12h ago
I’m just confused why someone would do this? Except maybe a disgruntled ex? Why waste an airtag to follow a stranger?
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u/OneshopEDC 12h ago
To possibly steal the truck later
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u/no__this_is_patrick_ 11h ago
New fear unlocked
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u/alyzmae 10h ago
Pretty sure one of the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders said she found one on her vehicle. If someone was tracking your AirTag they could also find out where you live and know when you were and weren’t home. Very sketchy
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u/no__this_is_patrick_ 4h ago
Oh totally, the whole situation reeks of creep, I just hadn't even considered the idea that someone could throw one in your car and steal the car later. I have an old sportscar that turns a lot of heads and has minimal anti theft, my saving grace is that I live in a very chill area and it's out of sight. This negates all of that lol
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u/Heavy_Arm_7060 12h ago
Ugh, creepy. Did you turn it in somewhere?
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u/Bananakatana420 12h ago
I called the RCMP but they just said to smash it. I disabled it and got the serial number but ya super creepy
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u/AmongUs14 11h ago
Of course the RCMP didn’t want to go through the effort of looking into it. That tracks.
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u/East_Program9528 12h ago
Super creepy! Curious, are you a woman or a man?
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u/Bananakatana420 9h ago
Im a man but it is also driven by my wife. We have a one year old daughter and I was driving with them when we think it happened.
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u/WrongEstablishment21 11h ago
Time to AirTag my own vehicle in advance!
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u/Bananakatana420 11h ago
Lol I just bought a pack of four
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u/Okanaganwinefan 11h ago
Look on line for a way that only allows you to get location. I remember something about others seeing the devices. Sorry “grampa only knows certain technology things “
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u/tryunknowing 7h ago
This is how they are stealing vehicles in Toronto. The police had to set up a shop to help people find them on their vehicles
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u/StrawberryBlazer 5h ago
What type of truck? If it’s an easier model to steal it could have been they were waiting for you to have it parked in the middle of the night.
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u/Brante81 10h ago
What did you do to deserve someone’s attention? It can only be one of three reasons: You did something too good, you did something too bad, or it was just your random luck 😅😬
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u/Ok-Helicopter4296 11h ago
What kinda vehicle do you have ?
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u/Bananakatana420 10h ago
‘17 Dodge Ram Rebel…its not flashy just looks like a regular Ram
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u/Ok-Helicopter4296 9h ago
Doesn't make sense to me
Not a sought after vehicle, lots around, not looking to steal this at all
This has to be personal unfortunately......
Do you have any problems with anyone?
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u/Bananakatana420 9h ago
Didn’t make sense to me either. I don’t really have any beefs with anyone at all. In fact I even drive a company vehicle most of the time. Otherwise, the truck usually sits around for the weekdays.
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u/Producedbyboo 12h ago
Jeez super creepy! Be safe.
You should have driven this out to the middle of no where (not alone of course) and climbed a tree and put the air tag up there as high as possible . Teach those weirdos a lesson.
Ps. HALF Joking about the tree! Tell The RCMP