Anyone have a recommendation for something to prevent credit card skimming with an RFID reader? From what I’ve read a lot of wallets aren’t very effective, but there isn’t much else out there. I’m a bit paranoid as I’m getting a new Amex with one of these chips thanks to someone counterfeiting my old card.
I have one of those aluminum clam-shell box type wallets. I can’t recommend it.
It is an interesting concept but a pain in the ass (sometimes literally) to use. Even though it’s fatter than my usual wallet it has no ability to expand, if for example, you end up with a bunch of bills to carry. It’s rigid and slick, so I had several instances of it sliding out of my pocket. Fortunately, these were both in the car so I found it on the floor. I also go through metal detectors a lot, so it was one more thing to take out of my pocket.
It is in a drawer now, not in my pocket.
I’m gonna add this to the list of things I never thought to worry about. No need to start now…
Just use one of the paper sleeves that are lined with foil (gold or copper?) that are specifically designed for this purpose. When I get a new ID at work that has the embedded chip, they issue me one of them. Seems like AMEX should do the same.
They don’t work all that well. If someone can get a reader close enough (like pickpocket distance) then they can still read the chip. The counter to this is to have a really thick metal liner but I tend to think most people think they’re too cumbersome and impractical.
FYI, skimmers are ridiculously easy to build for about 30 bucks.
That’s what I’ve read. There’s even an Australian company that makes an active jammer, but that seems a bit excessive.
A cheaper, possibly more effective way to counter skimming is to have multiple RFID cards in your wallet. You can buy a few RFID blanks like the ones below (as long as they match the kHz range of your target card) and just leave them in your wallet to foil skimmers.
https://www.sparkfun.com/products/8310
First of all I will state that I have done zero research on this.
If this was a major concern then why are banks so willing to have the technology in their cards and why haven’t we (unless I’m living under a rock) heard of widespread fraud as a result of it?
A tin foil hat provides all the protection anyone (or their cat) could even need.
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Take a look at the video about 10:30 minutes in where he invites guests to come up on stage and uses a skimmer to read their card numbers.
There’s a lot more that’s possible but he barely touches the surface for demonstration purposes.
Anyone have a recommendation for something to prevent credit card skimming with an RFID reader? From what I’ve read a lot of wallets aren’t very effective, but there isn’t much else out there. I’m a bit paranoid as I’m getting a new Amex with one of these chips thanks to someone counterfeiting my old card.
Are you sure the new secure cards, are RFID? I did not think they were. The RFID ones are the ones you can just wave over the card reader.
Doesn’t matter if it’s RFID or NFC, there are transceivers available for both:
http://www.elecfreaks.com/store/nfcrfid-breakout-module-p-519.html
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There is a company that makes “secure” cases for laptops and cell phones. I wouldnt doubt they make wallets for this purpose. If I can find their site and they do sell them I’ll link it.
Honestly I’m rather confused at this point. I’ve had the hand waving function for several years. These are the new cards that come with a PIN.
Slip covers.
Cheap, and probably more effective than anything but an Altoids can.
Amex doesn’t use a pin. They are chip and sign. At least mine is from a year ago.Do you couldn’t use it for some transaction in Europe.
Doesn’t matter if it’s RFID or NFC
RFID standards are a subset of NFC standards. So all RFID is NFC, but all NFC is not RFID.
I was told (maybe wrong) that you can simply line your wallet with tin foil and it will disrupt things enough that they can’t read the cards inside. It works for shoplifting.
http://www.interac.ca/en/interac-flash/flash-faq
Pretty much. I have left it disabled on my debit card. The feature’s default is to link to your chequing account. I only have savings on that account so no problems. When it gets used by accident the transaction gets rejected.