How RFID Chip is Used in the Modern Card
Not only on the monetary aspects actually, but the modern pickpocketing also happen to every card with RFID chip embedded in it such as ID card, passports, and driving license. This chip contains essential information about the card.
In the credit card for example, the RFID chip is capable to store the information about user identity, latest transaction, PIN number, bank account information, and others information that is covered with the layer of security system.
To read the information inside this chip, we need to use the match RFID reader. This reader, reader will read the information inside the chip wirelessly from couple feet away.
Paired with some tricks, someone can just break this security system, and get access to all of the information inside. Then, they can use the fake card with the stolen information to do transaction.
But, the more critical thing is not only on the amount of money can be stolen. But it is more on the way this way of pickpocketing happens. This process can be done wirelessly and silently, undetectable, and it doesn’t even need a direct contact.
So, could you imagine when you go to the mall, and you found your ATM card is empty, and your credit card bill turns to be unbelievable? That would be crazy. This is when RFID Blocking Wallet is needed.