Electronic Pickpocketing!!! You could be a victim!!!!

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

This is incredible. People are able to read your credit card ID information, as well as some passports.

WREG Channel News - Electronic Pickpocketing

[phkrause]

Actually saw this on an episode of NCIS a couple of weeks ago.

[Planey]

Actually saw this on an episode of NCIS a couple of weeks ago.

You do get your 'news' from some strange places, pk.

[phkrause]

Planey,I guess that's life. :)

[GreatLakesGramma]

I checked my credit card. So far, no chip. I'm good for now. My son says you can get shielding wallets to protect against those scanners. I guess if/when I get one with a chip, I'll look into it. Or maybe I'll look into it now, so if I do get a card with a chip when my current one expires, I'll be ready.

[rudywoofs (Pam)]

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RFID-Blocking Wallets. Two substances block RFID signals: metal and water. Of course, metal is the more sensible choice and is often used in the form of aluminum foil to impede RFID signals. Some have made their own wallets out of duct tape and aluminum foil to block RFID signals; but most prefer the look and feel of a real (leather) wallet. Companies including Kena Kai, Travelon, and Mobile Edge all offer RFID-blocking wallets in a variety of traditional styles including some that will also shield your RFID passport.

You can purchase RFID-blocking wallets online: see Amazon.com, Buy.com, Shop.com, and of course, eBay.

Read more: How to Protect Yourself from High-Tech RFID Identity Theft | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4685750_yourself-hightech-rfid-identity-theft.html#ixzz17C4XMxaT

[GreatLakesGramma]

So if I wrap my credit card in aluminum foil, I'm good to go? Sounds good!

[Gail]

I maybe should have read the article, but if the cards are stacked up one on top of each other, is it still possible to be scanned?

[Doug]

it is possible to damage the chip inside. Your info on the magstripe is still good.

[cricket]

I would not recommend destroying the chip inside a passport.

[Guest]

Actually saw this on an episode of NCIS a couple of weeks ago.

What's NCIS?

[Tom Wetmore]

A very popular TV show that was a spin-off of the TV series JAG. NCIS stands for Naval Criminal Investigative Service. The successful and popular show has spawned a spin-off series, NCIS: Los Angeles.

[Guest]

I see.....Thanks.

[phkrause]

What's NCIS?

See Tom's post. :)

[phkrause]

Originally Posted By: Richard Holbrook

What's NCIS?

See Tom's post.

Whoops, I see you've already seen it. :)

[Gerr]

Does the card say if it has a chip in it? How do you check for it? I've already wrapped mine in aluminum foil.

[LifeHiscost]

Does the card say if it has a chip in it? How do you check for it? I've already wrapped mine in aluminum foil.

Until one gets an RFID blocking wallet, protect your cards by carrying them in a place unrecognized or difficult to access without undue effort by the criminal. Using one's imagination as to where that might be practical and using a little creativeness could make it much less likely to happen, even when in a crowd.

God blesses!!

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