In 2021, a harmful and probably unlawful social media development often called the “Lug Nut Problem” gained notoriety. This problem concerned people, usually on platforms like TikTok, encouraging others to loosen or take away the lug nuts on automobiles, posing critical security dangers. Now, it seems that this alarming viral development could also be making a comeback.

Although it’s not completely confirmed, the Valley Middle Division of Public Security in Kansas issued a warning to residents, urging them to “test their automobiles for any signal of vandalism” and to report any findings. Whereas there haven’t been any verified reviews of vandals loosening lug nuts on automobiles, the police pressure famous that individuals have been inquiring about it.

Extra: Harmful New TikTok Problem Has Individuals Loosening Automobiles’ Lug Nuts To “See What Occurs”

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Evidently, loosening lug nuts on another person’s automobile is a particularly harmful act, with the potential to trigger accident or important harm. The authorities take this matter significantly, warning that people partaking in such harmful pranks might face extreme penalties, together with fines and even jail time if apprehended.

It’s sensible to be skeptical of social media challenges, however Colorado’s Frisco Police Division warned residents of vandals loosening lug nuts final September. In that case, a minimum of three folks left a shopping mall car parking zone solely to seek out their automobile wobbling or making a bizarre noise. This was as a result of the “lug nuts… had been loosened to the purpose they might be taken off utilizing simply their fingers.”

That’s a daunting thought, however hopefully the issue doesn’t turn out to be widespread just like the Kia Problem.