A new form of identity theft makes it possible to steal your personal information without even touching your wallet. It's called electronic pickpocketing � and it could be putting you at risk. Mary Garofalo with a 16x9 investigation.
Read it on 16x9 Global News: Taking Credit I <http://www.globalnews.ca/programs/16x9/Taking+Credit/4140181/story.html#ixzz1E3ql3B3v>
A technology designed for convenience is causing concern. Radio frequency technology is in credit cards, debit cards and now drivers licenses and Canadian passports, too. Should you be worried? Mary Garofalo has more.
Read it on 16x9 Global News: Taking Credit II <http://www.globalnews.ca/programs/16x9/Taking+Credit/4140277/story.html#ixzz1E3rQmOWp>
Interim Solution:
1) Get a plastic pouch
2) Wrap a piece of tin foil around the plastic pouch. Ensure the shiny side is facing inward.
3) Put all your chip/pin credit/debit card inside.
4) This will block the radio frequency signal from the chip/pin cards.
Read it on 16x9 Global News: Taking Credit I <http://www.globalnews.ca/programs/16x9/Taking+Credit/4140181/story.html#ixzz1E3ql3B3v>
A technology designed for convenience is causing concern. Radio frequency technology is in credit cards, debit cards and now drivers licenses and Canadian passports, too. Should you be worried? Mary Garofalo has more.
Read it on 16x9 Global News: Taking Credit II <http://www.globalnews.ca/programs/16x9/Taking+Credit/4140277/story.html#ixzz1E3rQmOWp>
Interim Solution:
1) Get a plastic pouch
2) Wrap a piece of tin foil around the plastic pouch. Ensure the shiny side is facing inward.
3) Put all your chip/pin credit/debit card inside.
4) This will block the radio frequency signal from the chip/pin cards.
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