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Video: Company copies keys from photos

Posted at 5:38 PM, Sep 22, 2014
and last updated 2014-09-22 22:40:42-04

Technology can be amazing, even for mundane chores like replacing lost keys.

The emerging company Keys Duplicated wields computers that can read the grooves of your key to the millimeter from just a couple of photos. 

And better yet, a new key costs only $6. The problem: No ID verification is required. Naturally, the fear is the site could enable thieves to walk right into your home. 

Find out more with this Newsy video.