http://amzn.to/159rEdX This video will describe exactly what RFID charge cards are, and how you can protect your cards from identification fraud.

Charge cards with RFID chips embedded in them are shown to be prone to burglary. The details on these cards is extracted by a radio frequency scanner. This can be a legal scanning such as at a check-out counter, or an unlawful scanning by a high-tech pickpocket with a concealed individual scanner who merely walked past you and read the radio signals your cards produced.

The objective of the micro-chipped cards is to speed up the check-out process. Which they do. Regrettably, they have actually ended up being a treasure trove for identification burglars. The individual scanners, which are quickly gotten, are small and easily hidden. And they are powerful enough to scan from a distance of several feet and through a pocket, wallet, or bag.

Can you tell if you've been scanned? Most likely not. If somebody has actually been near you while carrying a folded paper, a tablet case, or various other small items, you might be suspicious. But, individuals hold small items all the time. The only means to tell for sure is when you get your statement and discover purchases you did not make.