RFID theft and blocking

[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.

[pomtzu]

OK - call me stupid - but how the heck do you tell if it has a chip or not??? And what is a blink???

[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.