OBD2 Power Adapter DANGEROUS? (Is it safe to use the OBD port for power?)

Should you be afraid of using your OBD2 Port? Can it actually damage your car? Should you avoid using an OBD Power Adapter? Link to ODB power cable below:

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Wolfbox OBD2 Power Adapter https://amzn.to/3DcsEXM (High Power Version 3A)

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Chapters:
0:00 Introduction
1:00 Safe to Use?
3:35 How the Adaptor Works
6:00 How the OBD Port Works
9:10 OBD2 Pinout
10:54 Potential Dangers
12:25 Final Thoughts

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