Metal-Wrapped Wallet Protects Against ID Theft

SO, THAT MEANS IF YOU KEEP YOUR E-Z PASS IN THE WINSHIELD, THEY CAN SCAN THAT TOO AND COPY THE RESPONSE CODE TO SELL PHONEY TAGS AT YOUR EXPENSE? THEY WOULDN'T HAVE THE BALLS, TOO MANY CAMERAS

Where can you get "tin foil?" I haven't seen any in 60 years.

Spike; I'm pretty sure that they're refering to "aluminum" foil!

Isn't it amazing, though? Even young kids, who have never seen tin foil, still refer to aluminum foil as tin foil! It has sorta become a generic term, like kleenex.

Wow, and Pete Rose needs to be in the Hall of Fame.

By the way - wasn't this article supposed to be posted yesterday?

BigT: YES! Pete Rose AND Shoeless Joe Jackson! No two players ever loved the game and did more for it than those two! If Steve Howe could be allowed back in seven times, then they should be allowed back in once! Maybe if we ever get a real Commissioner - my recommendation would be George Will.

why not put 2 cents worth of foil in your existing wallet

I GUESS A TIN FOIL HAT WOULD WORK WONDERS.

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Anne

hey this is nothing new thieves have already figured out an ilegal use for this information,you can line a bag etc.. andsimply shoplift what you want ,at stores like wal-mart by using the aluminum foil to bypass the security machines at the doorway. hooray for shoplifters, boo to walmart,looks like security and

well the chickens are coming home to roost,Dellinc. is finally getting the same shaft that they have been giving their good customers.by charging exorbent interest rates,and telling customers one thing and doing another.dell this is not the way to build a good honest customer base. shame on your corporation. sincerely, clifton boyd,

If you have several Credit or Debit cards in one slot of your wallet can that supposed device still read the data? I kinda' doubt it. I'm guessing that wallet will work but it sure is expensive when some aluminum foil or just stacking your cards like a deck of playing cards will protect your information.

why not line wallet with foil i also use this solution when found 44 mag give them running start and then they are no more or if they wont run have louisville slugger several wacks in head and balls and they will never know there own name.

I knew about some of the risks of RFID, but didn't realize crooks could just SCAN your wallet as you passed by... But if wrapping your passport or your cards in aluminium foil is all it takes, and these new wallets START at $80, I have a question?

Why not just cut a couple strips of aluminum foil the size and shape of a dollar bill and line the inside of the wallet you ALREADY HAVE? Wouldn't that be just about as effective... and A WHOLE LOT LESS EXPENSIVE?

I think I'll try that tonight.
Jeff

An excellent sourse of tape 1 1/2 inches wide and with good adhesive is available with an aluminum foil backing about four times heavier than household grade foil go to your local auto parts store and buy a small roll next to the touch up paint, it is also used to cover holes rusted thru auto bodies but it works GREAT for lining a wallet or a purse compartment.

wouldnt be lead lined wallet not metal

I've always known RFID's are BAD news! The REAL ID will be even easier to get everyones' information from, especially since it will have ALL bank account(s) info, credit cards, SS#, Name (duh), Address, Phone#'s, Passport info, etc., etc., pretty much everything about you - SO, SON'T fall for that "Oh it's safer..." b*ll$#!t!!!! Because IT IS NOT! (They're going to start the marketing tricks @ DMV's & try to get people to go along w/it because it's 'easier.')
Anyways... What a stupid wallet. For all we know, it probably scans the stuff you have in your wallet and sends the info to some secret wallet spy tapping room. I wouldn't doubt if it had some creepy DNA analyzer either - there are cell phones that have it... Beware - Technology is NOT on our side anymore:(

oh my, not that my purse isn't heavy enough, now i have to flatten out lead to stick around my credit cards. i don't trust foil, bet a cat's eatmite can even get through it. humm, now where do i find lead other than from the inside of stereo speakers.................. oh no, not my bose speakers...no, no, no!!!