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02-28-2012, 01:27 AM
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Credit card theft
After seeing this, I went into my bank and ordered a card without the radio chip....you can get them without it if you want...just have to ask...
WTHR_The Risk inside your credit card - YouTube
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02-28-2012, 06:05 AM
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Thanks!!!!
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02-28-2012, 06:36 AM
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wow that is an eye opener, thanks for sharing
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02-28-2012, 09:12 AM
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Thanks, sip! My present card expires in a couple of months; I'll have to remember to ask for one without the radio.
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02-28-2012, 09:40 AM
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Simple - Keep your cards under your hat.
Duhhhh
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02-28-2012, 09:47 AM
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I keep mine wrapped in foil inside my billfold. Wallmart is also selling an aluminum card case just for this sort-a thing. they are $10.99 I believe.
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02-28-2012, 10:27 AM
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Sip, I appreciate the heads-up on this!!
Don
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02-28-2012, 10:56 AM
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Thanks Sip.
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02-28-2012, 10:58 AM
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I think all credit cards should also have a PIN number. Retailers should also be REQUIRED to ask for ID when a card is used.
My credit card/number without a chip has just been hacked for the 3rd or 4th time. Just received a call yesterday from the fraud department of suspicious activity. We hardly ever use it. I use it for some online purchases at major secure companies.
I think I would notice someone scanning my butt 
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02-28-2012, 11:26 AM
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Why don't they just put your picture on the card just like your Driver's License.
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02-28-2012, 11:48 AM
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Why don't we just get the mark of the beast already, so we can get to the Apocalypse?
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02-28-2012, 11:59 AM
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Good info. I just received a replacement card and it did not include the RFID.
Maybe they have realized that this is not a good idea.
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02-28-2012, 11:46 PM
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Paranoia. It's not just for breakfast any more.
It's not a question of IF you're paranoid.
ARE YOU PARANOID ENOUGH?
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I just used a box cutter and disconnected the circuit.
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02-29-2012, 12:13 AM
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I just use cash as much as possible.
Have to explain to the 20 somethings what it is.
Thanks for the heads-up, Sip.
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I listen to a lot of AM radio, I guess I'll leave mine alone.
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Thanks for the heads up on these cards. I will check mine. I also don't use it much but my pockets get so heavy carrying all that money. Just wears me out.
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Down here in the very deep south ALL cards require a pin number, Credit and EFTPOS. I have been amazed when traveling in Europe and your fine country that the signature on the back of my card was all that is required to debit my account.
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