RFID theft and blocking

[Karen]

If you are worried, you can just wrap your debit card in aluminum foil for now, it's not quite as effective as the official blocking wallets or mesh sleeves, but better than nothing!

[chocolatepuppy]

Thanks Candace and Karen. My cards all have the magnetic stripes so I'm guessing no chips, still, I want to be safe.

[Grace]

We have enhanced driver's licenses - and received special sleeves for them. I think our credit cards don't have the chips as yet, but we bought some of the protective sleeves - to be on the safe side.

[lizbud]

Can't you tell if the card has the chip by the "blink )))" emblem on the
back of the card?

[chocolatepuppy]

Can't you tell if the card has the chip by the "blink )))" emblem on the
back of the card?

My one credit card has that "blink )))" on it and a raised spot on top of the card right above it! I suppose that means it has a chip?

[lizbud]

My one credit card has that "blink )))" on it and a raised spot on top of the card right above it! I suppose that means it has a chip?

I checked to be sure but I was right. I have the chip on my credit card
but not on my debit card. Chase claims the card is secure, but I'd rather
not have the chip. I really wish stores still checked ID on all credit card
purchases.


http://www.idtheftcenter.org/artman2...it_Cards.shtml

[chocolatepuppy]

I hope my sleeves come in the mail today. I don't like this at all. Thanks for the link Liz.

[Grace]

I checked to be sure but I was right. I have the chip on my credit card
but not on my debit card. Chase claims the card is secure, but I'd rather
not have the chip. I really wish stores still checked ID on all credit card
purchases.


http://www.idtheftcenter.org/artman2...it_Cards.shtml

liz, on the back of my credit card, where your signature is supposed to be, I have written ask for photo ID. That works every time. My driver's license has my picture, and my correct signature.