High Tech Thieves With New Way to Steal Your Wallet

April 13, 2011 - PRLog -- The new technology in pickpocketing evolved when the new type of credit cards emerged. Originally developed to give consumers a more convenient way to pay things, newer credit cards were equipped with RFID or Radio Frequency Identification. The cards equipped with this technology are also known as contact-less smart cards. RFID lets consumers simply place credit cards on top of surfaces that can read their information and process the transaction. RFID readers are seen in fast food restaurants and in more outlets now than ever before. Because of this, high tech thieves have installed RFID readers on pocket sized devices and can even install them on new smartphones. The range of a typical RFID reader can be anywhere from 1-15 feet.

These RFID thieves typically stay in crowded places such as malls or train stations so as not to catch attention, making this crime even more stealthy.

For credit cardholders with smart cards, the outside world has become that much more dangerous due to the presence of these pickpockets that don't even need to reach into your wallet in order to take your money.

With every new type of crime that's developed, though, a new type of counter criminal device usually surfaces, and that's no different in this case. In order to protect themselves from RFID thieves, smart card holders can buy a simple device to ease their worries.

New wallets have been developed to counteract the effects of RFID thieves. It's a low tech solution to a high tech problem. The solution? Aluminum wallets.

The aluminum in the wallets blocks the radio frequency emitted by the RFID reader and blocks the potential crime. It's as simple as that.

These new wallets are compact and lightweight. Most of the wallets are smaller than the size of a normal wallet due to the highly efficient compartmentalized design.

As you would expect, these wallets are also durable, another benefit of aluminum wallets. Worn out and soaked wallets are a thing of the past with these new aluminum wallets.

The latest aluminum wallets are also very stylish, offering a cool alternative to traditional leather wallets. The leading retailer for these wallets can be found here http://www.asseenontvofficialsite.com/product-p/wallet101...

Most of all, these wallets are a great protection against identity theft and are 100% sure to protect your credit cards from RFID thieves.