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lagomorph777

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9. Nope. The skimmers are grabbing the RFID.

Thu Apr 7, 2022, 09:51 AM

Apr 2022

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RFID_skimming

How RFID skimming is performed
Modern payment cards have a built in chip that transmits the cards' information wirelessly. This is because it is necessary in order to enable contactless payments, which has become increasingly popular during recent years.[1] Criminals can take advantage of this new technology by using a scanner that wirelessly scans the victim's payment card in the same way that a cash register scans it, when making a contactless payment. These scanners are legal and can be bought in regular electronics stores.

RFID is a goldmine for criminals.

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Credit card "skimmers" [View all] sl8 Apr 2022 OP

Smart lady. She figured it out and got the word out... brush Apr 2022 #1

Wouldn't the 7-11 have a camera pointed at that very location to see who installed it? LonePirate Apr 2022 #2

Wow, right inside the store. tanyev Apr 2022 #3

No, the clerks were not in on it. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #6

Just that fast, huh? Crazy. tanyev Apr 2022 #7

Maybe I am mistaken genxlib Apr 2022 #8

Nope. The skimmers are grabbing the RFID. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #9

Of course you don't have to use the RFID, just insert the card... CaptainTruth Apr 2022 #12

Right, you don't have to use the RFID to get skimmed. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #13

My solution is best: Polybius Apr 2022 #15

Can't do that at the warehouse club gas stations. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #16

Happened to me at an outside gas pump at a very nice Safeway in northern Colorado at Thanksgiving hlthe2b Apr 2022 #4

Got me at a major chain bookstore. Midnight Writer Apr 2022 #10

Some gas station/convenience store owners are not above using the skimmers to steal your money dalton99a Apr 2022 #5

The manager knows or an employee knows... Historic NY Apr 2022 #11

The store loses a lot of business when this happens. lagomorph777 Apr 2022 #14