stealing license plates for GAS

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

A woman said her son found his license plate missing so he called the police to file a report. They told him people were stealing the plates to get free gas. Given the rise in gas prices, people have taken to stealing license plates, putting them on their car, then getting gas and running. The gas station will have 'your' license plate # and you could be in trouble for 'pump and run.' Check your car periodically to be sure you still have a plate. If you should find it missing, file a report immediately!!! Keep an eye on your license plate! Make sure you always know it's there! When the license plate is reported as the 'drive off vehicle', it's YOU they contact! Be aware!!!! Be aware of your license plates, most of us never look to see if the plates are there or not.

[Guest canynracer]

so....I am thinking I should be checking my license plates?

LOL.....kidding....

I put one of those plastic covers over mine (so they cant steal the tags) and I use 4 TORX screws to hold it in place with locktite...not much else I can do...if they want it, they will get it....know what I mean?

[shaftbass]

I haven't been to a gas station in the past few years that allows you to pump before you pay, and most places are that way.

Anyway: http://www.snopes.com/fraud/autos/gastheft.asp

[Guest GLOCKGUY]

I haven't been to a gas station in the past few years that allows you to pump before you pay, and most places are that way.

Anyway: http://www.snopes.com/fraud/autos/gastheft.asp

This my be true but in small towns where i live you still pump then pay

[mdmoseley]

I do believe it is time to change all the screws out for the keyed hex or torx screws. If they are goign to take mine they will have to work for it.