Saw that a couple of weeks ago on a site selling wallets with aluminium sheets in them which they say stops them being scanned
 

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Secure Wallet -

A few months ago I watched a documentary where a man was walking through an airport terminal with what looked like a laptop getting peoples bank details by walking near them with this device. It was a $12 scanner and all he had to do was pass this devise near some one and he had their details.

These new quick cards are designed so you don’t have to sign or put in pin numbers etc. You just wave it over a scanner and walk away. Sounds great doesn’t it? How convenient.

On this show the Banks defended the new card by saying, “ The cards are only good for small goods up to $100 per day.” When asked about accessing someone’s personal information, They said “Just wrap the card in Aluminum foil to stop the signal.” I don’t know about you, but in my eyes, there goes the convenience out the window.

Our secure wallets have two .05mm aluminum plates sewn into them. One in the front and one in the back to sandwich your cards. We’ve tested them and they work.

Flexible enough so it doesn’t feel like you have a deck of cards in your back pocket but strong enough to last for years. You can’t see the difference, but you’ll feel secure knowing it’s there. 

http://bibblebar.com.au/accessories
 

 

 Holy shit thats opened the eyes thanks for that

I heard a report recently that they only need to pass you in the street with these hi tech scanners and they have ya card details, maybe it was a bit exaggerated, still scarey stuff, all this new technology seems to just make it easier for ppl to rip ya off or steal your identity.
Moral of the story is, if ya see anyone carrying a notebook case, snatch it outta their hand and beat em to death with it.
The alfoil thing works, i wear some on my head all the time so the aliens cant fuck with my brain, seems to work well.
Nanoo Nanoo.

I'm gonna steal your thread and share it with others! Also....I need to check my cards and see which are prone to this crap!

Well we sould have the right to not accept those cards shouldn't we? It our accounts? I'm not even happy with how at some stores if the transaction is under $40 (or whatever it is) you don't have to give your pin or sign... How easy is that for someone to use a stolen card?

Oh and thanks for the heads up !!

We've had the readers here for a long time and I knew the purpose...I just never thought of how easily others can catch your chit by walking close to ya!