In the early 1970's when I was just starting college, we studied a story about a gov. test in the mid-west. The gov. went into a small town and got all of the towns people together and made them an offer. We will pay each person $2000.00 per month, for participating in a 6-month test, in which we will take all of your cash, and replace it with a credit card. (Credit cards were not common at that time) Everyone had to participate in order for the test to work, and all of the cash would be returned at the end of the test period. Of course, they all agreed! At the end of the test, the people were gathered together and asked their opinions. Older people said that the number should be on each person, so you wouldn't lose it, as they would lose the card. parents wanted the number on their hand, so that their kids couldn't go use it without their permission. All in all, they all liked not having to carry cash, as you have to worry about having the right amount of cash, getting robbed, or going to the bank to get money. The gov. to the cards back, thanked everyone and left. The problems with card theft, seem like it will be easier to convince people to take the number on their head, or hand. I've never forgotten about this, it made that big of an impression on that young man, that was just out of high school. Now as an older person 71, I see the writing on the wall.
There's all kinds of ways to steal from you. This morning I was charged $100 by a Substack for a one year subscription. I never heard of this Substack before and it hasn't published anything since May. I haven't been on Substack for several days and have no idea why they think I subscribed to them. I emailed asking them to reverse the charge, but if needed, I'll dispute it with my credit card company.
That also happened to me and I went to my bank immediately and disputed. I only have a couple paid subscriptions because I’m not sure where things are going as far as this platform is concerned. Who do you trust that doesn’t have an underlying agenda?
It took a month to be refunded. As much as Substack has an advantage on the free speech forums, I don’t think I’ll be here long. It all remains to be seen.
I’ve had my anti-rfid wallet for years and I know for certain it blocked one of those skimming devices.
Being in the food dept of a local supermarket looking for some aubergines I was approached by a young man with the most ridiculous questions while he kept fumbling with something in his pocket. Kept him talking for as long as I could, and later saw him leave with a girl, while he was shaking his head.
Alerted security but don’t know what happened next.
One debit card has rfid blocked, other one (different bank) only has small amount for quick shopping of a few items.
I ordered my new RFID blocking wallet immediately after reading this article. Last year, someone in Illinois was making extravagant purchases with my Mastercard. Better safe than sorry, I always say.
It makes you wonder why the companies innovating these technologies don't test them more thoroughly before installing them everywhere. I guess profits Trump safety every single time.
I shop early and/or run errands, hardly anyone in line. Some people have devices that can retrieve card info if close to another person in checkout line without rfid protection. Get rid of wallets that are not rfid. Best to downsize excess bank cards and stick with one credit card also.
In the early 1970's when I was just starting college, we studied a story about a gov. test in the mid-west. The gov. went into a small town and got all of the towns people together and made them an offer. We will pay each person $2000.00 per month, for participating in a 6-month test, in which we will take all of your cash, and replace it with a credit card. (Credit cards were not common at that time) Everyone had to participate in order for the test to work, and all of the cash would be returned at the end of the test period. Of course, they all agreed! At the end of the test, the people were gathered together and asked their opinions. Older people said that the number should be on each person, so you wouldn't lose it, as they would lose the card. parents wanted the number on their hand, so that their kids couldn't go use it without their permission. All in all, they all liked not having to carry cash, as you have to worry about having the right amount of cash, getting robbed, or going to the bank to get money. The gov. to the cards back, thanked everyone and left. The problems with card theft, seem like it will be easier to convince people to take the number on their head, or hand. I've never forgotten about this, it made that big of an impression on that young man, that was just out of high school. Now as an older person 71, I see the writing on the wall.
There's all kinds of ways to steal from you. This morning I was charged $100 by a Substack for a one year subscription. I never heard of this Substack before and it hasn't published anything since May. I haven't been on Substack for several days and have no idea why they think I subscribed to them. I emailed asking them to reverse the charge, but if needed, I'll dispute it with my credit card company.
That also happened to me and I went to my bank immediately and disputed. I only have a couple paid subscriptions because I’m not sure where things are going as far as this platform is concerned. Who do you trust that doesn’t have an underlying agenda?
It took a month to be refunded. As much as Substack has an advantage on the free speech forums, I don’t think I’ll be here long. It all remains to be seen.
My bank has already given me a tentative credit as they investigate.
If you had used paypal in the past your bank card is not known to the vendors like on ebay. It acts as a protection barrier for the bank card.
I’ve had my anti-rfid wallet for years and I know for certain it blocked one of those skimming devices.
Being in the food dept of a local supermarket looking for some aubergines I was approached by a young man with the most ridiculous questions while he kept fumbling with something in his pocket. Kept him talking for as long as I could, and later saw him leave with a girl, while he was shaking his head.
Alerted security but don’t know what happened next.
One debit card has rfid blocked, other one (different bank) only has small amount for quick shopping of a few items.
I ordered my new RFID blocking wallet immediately after reading this article. Last year, someone in Illinois was making extravagant purchases with my Mastercard. Better safe than sorry, I always say.
It makes you wonder why the companies innovating these technologies don't test them more thoroughly before installing them everywhere. I guess profits Trump safety every single time.
I’m very naive about this so can you tell me where you bought the wallet?
Amazon has a wide selection of men's and women's wallets with RFID protection. I didn't know either until I "Googled" it.
Otherwise, I would hazard to guess that any department store would carry something comparable.
Well then I think it’s morally correct to steal from the stores that do it
Two wrongs don't make a right.
No but it makes it even.
I shop early and/or run errands, hardly anyone in line. Some people have devices that can retrieve card info if close to another person in checkout line without rfid protection. Get rid of wallets that are not rfid. Best to downsize excess bank cards and stick with one credit card also.