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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
Japan sells very effective anti-skimming cards to carry in our wallets to guard against the hand-held readers used in many areas. The ones that work block the signal from the credit and 'smart' cards.
Stitchawl
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Originally Posted by SneakySnake
I don't want a 'tap and go' card now  There are folks out there that scan for the beeps and then charge your card as they pass your pocket or bag! bluddy robbers..
*goes to check credit cards for paypass markings* |
That's exactly what our anti-skimming cards protect us against. With a card on each side of your wallet, those card readers can't capture any information. We use what you're calling 'tap and go' cards for all transportation (bus, train, highway) as well as in convenience stores, storage lockers in train stations, etc., etc. More and more stores are adding them to their check-outs. With the anti-skimming cards, we don't have to worry about those nasty folks using the hand-held readers in crowed areas. I'm sure they must sell this sort of protection in Oz too.
Stitchawl