Did You Ever Hear Of Bump Keys?

[Sophist]

Hmm... round here, there is a problem with bump-keying, but it doesn't require any special internet kit. You just get random keys, or even the generic ones like you see at the stores waiting to be cut, then 'bump' the back with something hard until it is FORCED into the lock. Once it is forced, it usually fits the grooves well enough to turn the lock.



Yeah, I had to try it for myself, and it worked more often than not.

[Catlady711]

I saw an episode of Discovery Channel's "It Takes a Thief" where they used one of those. Also read about it on Snopes.