This device makes the fortune of thieves, they also pay 18,000 euros for it: here’s what it is and why it is so ‘loved’

Thieves love a particular mobile device and are willing to pay very high prices: let’s find out why together.

The world of technology always reserves unexpected surprises. As we can imagine, thieves also use some devices to carry out their illegal deeds. But instead of looking at latest generation models, they focus on a decidedly dated one.

The history of mobile phones and smartphones is very extensive and contains many models. Today, some are nowhere to be found and for this reason there are those who are willing to pay very high prices for them. All the more reason for those who have to communicate messages that are not exactly lawful or perform specific acts.

Specifically, this historic and beloved device is used by car thieves since thanks to this tool allows them to open vehicles even without an electronic key. Let’s find out the much loved model and how it is used.

The interest of car thieves in the Nokia 3310: it is in high demand but for illegal activities

The Nokia 3310 has been one of the reference models for lovers of this sector for years. Even today it is remembered with particular affection but this device has become an invaluable tool for car thieves.

The whole story started from the United States where, through a video that appeared on YouTube, it was shown how this is Nokia could give access to road vehicles, in that case a Toyota. In practice, the Nokia 3310 used to be used as a USB port and this ‘function’ has led many criminals to flock to some Telegram channels in search of this phone.

After that video, there have been other vehicles that have been opened via a Nokia 3310 like maserati, Lexus and others. All vehicles, therefore, that require a digital key. As we can understand, this evolution has led to the constant demand for this phone, i prices range from 2,500 up to 18,000 euros. In the various groups, these sales are disguised by the names of recent accessories or smartphones. In short, it is really complex to trace the seller.

The procedure for opening a car with a Nokia 3310 is not at all simple and this can be done by a very experienced thief. Certainly, in Italy it will be difficult to see this operation but it is always right to keep one’s guard up. This model, however, continues its legend in another aspect: some time ago he was the protagonist of a story that went around the world.