Thieves snap a plate in seconds. They bolt it onto a similar car. Suddenly, your identity is on the road.
They run red lights. They skip petrol stations. They even commit hit-and-runs. You get the fine. The ghost driver vanishes.
It’s identity theft for your car. And it’s hilariously low-tech. No hacking required—just a screwdriver and bad intentions.
Who’s Doing This? (Spoiler: Not Masterminds)
You might imagine slick criminals in black SUVs. Nope. Think opportunistic scamps with a grudge against parking fees.
Some are joyriders. Some are avoiding congestion charges. One bloke in Kent stole plates just to drive in the bus lane. Very British rebellion.
The funniest part? They often steal plates from the same model car. If you drive a white Ford Fiesta, you’re basically a target. You’re the human equivalent of a plain white t-shirt.
