- There is a rise in car thefts across the U.S. and social media may be to blame.
- According to data from USAFacts.org, there was a rise in car thefts in major U.S. cities between 2019 and 2022.
- Apparently, the rise is due to a TikTok trend showing how to steal Kias and Hyundais.
- In response to this news, TikTok shared a statement saying that it "does not condone this behavior which violates our policies and will be removed if found on our platform."