If you read or watch the news you may have come across stories of people whose lives have been turned upside down, due to identity fraud. One way this can potentially happen is by personal details being stolen, and one scenario where this might occur is by someone scanning your passport and stealing the data […]
Read MoreThe simple answer to the question, ‘Do passports have RFID?’ is yes, provided that passport was issued after 2007. The RFID chip will be in the front cover. Now if you are wondering what this all means, in the article to follow we will try to explain it as simply and succinctly as possible. One […]
Read MoreIt is more than likely that many people have used RFID multiple times but may not have realized what it was called. More alarmingly there are countless people who do not realize that RFID technology carries risks in terms of personal data and information being stolen by unscrupulous people. In this article, we will cover […]
Read MoreIf you have already decided that you want to protect your bank cards and your passport from unscrupulous crooks with scanners, then you will know that you need a wallet or passport holder which incorporates RFID blocking. The question is then ‘Do you buy a separate wallet and passport holder or a combo which can […]
Read MoreHaving some crook steal your personal data by scanning your cards or passport can be more stressful than someone stealing a physical object for lots of reasons. There is the potential financial loss, plus you have the hassle of having to obtain new bank cards or a new passport depending on which of them they […]
Read MoreWith identity and data theft seemingly on the rise with every day that passes, it is not always high-tech security equipment that you need to protect yourself. For example, for your bank cards and your passport, if you keep them in an RFID passport wallet, any crook trying to scan them without your knowledge, will […]
Read MoreUnless you have actually been a victim of ID or data theft, it is hard to comprehend the amount of stress and inconvenience it can cause an individual, and their family too. Some victims actually describe it as worse than being burgled. Thankfully, you do not have to suffer the same distress, especially when it […]
Read MoreThere is barely a day goes by without some headline appearing in the press or TV news about cybercrime or scammers stealing people’s data. The problem is that many criminals have more access to technology than the rest of us, so when it comes to RFID chips used in credit cards and passports, they already […]
Read MoreWith any advancement in technology designed to make our lives easier, there can be some drawbacks. With radio frequency identification (RFID) devices making paying for goods and passport control a much quicker process, it also presents an opportunity for thieves and scammers to steal money and our personal data. Thankfully, there are simple solutions, which can […]
Read MoreIdentity theft and credit card fraud are often in the news, and many people are worried that they will be victims of these financial crimes at some point in their lives. Even if the money is eventually returned to you, it can leave you in some awkward situations with bills and loans that need paying […]
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