RFID protection

floridagal46 · ‎08-08-2013

With all the identity theft going on- why are not all makers of wallets, purses etc. included this feature? It is not that expensive to add it during the construction of the products. I will not purchase anything that does not have RFID protection! Extremely puzzled over this. ${#emotions_dlg.confused1}$

KYToby · ‎02-19-2012

Because, despite what many money-grubbing fear mongers like to tell you, that is not really how most identity theft occurs. It is a solution in search of a problem -- despite what you may read online.

debic · ‎09-02-2010

LOL, that's probably true. And as soon as you pull your card out it's exposed.

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floridagal46 · ‎08-08-2013

${#emotions_dlg.sad}$ It has happened to me twice, so forget your fear mongers- any protection is better than nothing at all!

debic · ‎09-02-2010

On 3/14/2015 floridagal46 said:
${#emotions_dlg.sad}$ It has happened to me twice, so forget your fear mongers- any protection is better than nothing at all!

That would be scary and unusual. Knock on wood we've never had that happen. But the truth is, someone probably scanned it while you were using it.

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tough_kitty · ‎04-22-2014

There are wallets and sleeves available. I would not want to pay extra for a handbag which forces me to use the protected pockets they put inside if I have my own wallet I like to use instead....

floridagal46 · ‎08-08-2013

On 3/15/2015 debc said:
On 3/14/2015 floridagal46 said:
${#emotions_dlg.sad}$ It has happened to me twice, so forget your fear mongers- any protection is better than nothing at all!

That would be scary and unusual. Knock on wood we've never had that happen. But the truth is, someone probably scanned it while you were using it.

I was not using my card at all and hadn't used it in months, so to my surprise I had 7 charges the first time and 3 the next time. I am a firm believer in RFID protection at all times!

Kachina624 · ‎03-10-2010

It was discovered over the week-end that thieves had attached scanners to several ATM machines around Albuquerque and have gotten the debit/credit card info on about 70 people. They're going to get you one way or another.

New Mexico☀️Land Of Enchantment

Kay SD · ‎03-09-2011

I've been using apple pay and don't even get my card out of my wallet. Very safe and easy.

carolina2 · ‎05-28-2010

I have a question that I hope can be answered by someone on this site. Can you take an RFID purse and wallet through inspection at airports? Do I have to have them searched by hand or can I put them on the belt to be x-rayed.