Travel Cases That Prevent Digital Pickpocketing
April 7th, 2008
What is digital pickpocketing? Should you be concerned? The newer passports contain chips that emit information that can be read by a scanner. The State Department and the Department of Homeland Security say that even when passport books are open, the digital information can be read by a scanner no more than a few inches away. But passports and some of the new credit cards, such as Mastercard’s PayPass and other debit cards can be read with any scanner. Those that want to protect their identity are purchasing these new RFID blocking passport cases. These cases block RFID chips from being read by unauthorized persons. They are lightweight, and hold up to five credit cards in addition to your passport. If nothing else, it gives you piece of mind and keeps your information encrypted and safe from hackers. Remember to carry your passport on your person, and a copy in your luggage.
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