In this blog, Dale Shimasaki advises why everyone should protect their personal financial information by switching to RFID-blocking purses and wallets that prevent hackers from stealing your personal financial information.

1. RFID
BLOCKING
PRODUCTS:
WHY NOW IS THE
TIME TO SWITCH

2. After a handful of large-scale security breaches
(remember Target and JPMorgan?), all new credit cards
were required to have a small metallic high-tech chip,
known an EMV chip, installed in the plastic. This chip is
embedded with even smaller microprocessor chips that
store and protect cardholder data, which makes it harder
for hackers to steal information once the card is inserted
into the reader at the checkout line. But as with all new
technological advances, there’s always hackers who
evolve their technology as well.

3. Although the new chip technology makes your credit card
information more secure as you’re paying in the checkout
line, it may not be as secure as you think in your purse or
wallet. Thieves have developed wireless chip readers that
use RFID technology to read credit card information
through a variety of fabrics — including the fabrics that
wallets and purses are commonly made of. Even from
several feet away, hackers can still steal information
about your name, address, and even worse — your full
credit card number.

4. To protect your personal financial information, it’s best to
switch to RFID-blocking products, which are specifically
designed to insulate your credit and debit cards from
RFID scanning waves — blocking them from an attack. If
you’re concerned about keeping your personal financial
information secure, I have a small selection of RFID-
blocking products that can suit every need.

5. RFID-BLOCKING
WALLET
These wallets look exactly
like regular wallets, but
they’re made with a specific
material to block RFID radio
waves. These days, almost
every department store
carries these types of
wallets, so you shouldn’t
have any trouble finding one
that suits your needs and
personal style.

6. RFID-BLOCKING
PURSE
RFID radio waves can be
surprisingly powerful. Not
only can they read credit card
information, but they can read
passport information as well!
If you’re a frequent world
traveler and concerned about
your personal financial safety,
why not have your whole bag
RFID-protected?
Whether you prefer a big
tote, a crossbody, or a
wristlet, you’ll rest easy
knowing you’re whole bag is
protected from hackers.

7. RFID-BLOCKING
CREDIT CARD
SLEEVES
If you’re looking for a
cheaper alternative to the
products listed above, you
can purchase a pack of
credit card sleeves for less
than $10. These sleeves can
easily be inserted into the
slots of a wallet you already
own, then your credit cards
can be slipped right into
them.

8. RFID-BLOCKING
ACCORDION
CARRYING CASE
If you’re looking for a
cheaper alternative and a
way to keep your cards
organized, you can purchase
an accordion carrying case.
Made of aluminum, this
carrying case beautifully
displays your credit cards
while keeping them safe.

9. For more personal financial tips, visit
DaleShimasaki.com