A new form of professional auto theft is called _____ and involves stealing VIN plates from a luxury auto on a dealer lot and placing the stolen VIN plate on an identical luxury vehicle stolen from a mall or parking lot.

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The given scenario involves stealing VIN plates and putting them on identical stolen vehicles to make them appear legitimate. This is exactly what is called "cloning" in the context of auto theft. Option A ("vinning") and Option D ("plating") do not specifically refer to this activity, and Option C ("tagging") is a general term that does not accurately capture the nature of the crime described.

A New Form of Professional Auto Theft Is Called _____