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@lynettey wrote:

QVC-please train the hosts to understand what an RFID chip is. I jjst heard Rachel B say that the new chips where you have to slide your card into the machine is an RFID ..and It is not. I have that type of chip card, and it is not RFID. RFID cards are the ones you can wave in the air to make a purchase.


I agree, They are preying on people's fears to make a quick sale!

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In case you forgot, your drivers license (for those who drive) DOES NOT have a chip & can easily be scanned.  Your life history is embedded in your drivers license  - SS#, address (old & new), motor vehicle info, insurance info, etc.

 

CC are NOT the only things being scanned.  Any non credit cards w/strips can be scanned for ID theft.

 

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I didn't think so.

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Thank you for directing everyone on how to find the difference. I am not an expert..but when I received my new chip card, I called my credit card company. They were kind enough to explain the difference. My chip card, i believe it called emv requires you to slide card into a reader. The rfid cards are often "fast" cards that you wave close to the terminal, but it does not need to be inserted. I suggest people ask their CC company what they have if they are unsure. This scare tactic the hosts are using is getting out of hand. Anything for a sale, I guess.