Here's a crazy topic: anyone on here have a Faraday wallet?

[Monty]

If I understand it correctly, RFID theft can allow someone to steal from your credit/debit card without your knowledge, even if the card is still in your regular wallet.  When I travel I use a credit card for fuel, and I occasionally use a debit card for meals.  I keep seeing reports of hidden scanners (inside and out) that rob people, and I'd like to prevent that.  

Is there anything that will protect either card from being scanned when being used?  

[stitchdup]

if the place looks dodgy just use cash and claim it back later. the hidden scanners are mostly on things like gas pumps and cash machines. most now have a one piece cover so if theres any edgesor colour difference go elsewhere. the scanners, that grab your card data, you heard of are for the cards we use in europe that have a chip and pin. even those need to be within 2 or 3 inches to work and i'm sure you'd notice them as it takes a few seconds to read them. easiest way to be absolutely safe from those scanners is to carry your wallet on your inside jacket pocket. I'd be more worried about your phone because in reality because it carries a lot more info than you think. also dont do facebook quizes to find your porn name, its a scam to get your memorable data for loans

[Ace-Garageguy]

Not everything on the web is true and correct, but here are a few things to think about. 

EDIT: And for those short-attention-spanners suffering from TLDW (too long didn't watch) syndrome, it would appear the real card-reader scam is the folks selling anti-RFID wallets.

 

Edited November 21, 2023 by Ace-Garageguy