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Welcome to The RFID Signal!
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Who's Going for your Gold?
The Summer Olympics are underway. We couldn't help thinking about all the travelers going to London. All of their Passports are in use, and they're using credit cards for many purchases. Often these travelers are in high risk areas. Crowds and highly populated areas are prime locations for identity theft. RFID protective sleeves or wallets offer ways for these travelers to protect themselves. Don't become a victim. Be sure you are protected at all times!
This month, we're featuring a 10% discount for our As Seen on TV Secure Sleeve Value Pack. Check out the product showcase for more information.
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Channel 4 investigates...
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Contactless payments have been revealed to be unsecure, following an investigation that revealed Barclays customers could have their card data stolen without even knowing about it.
A report by Channel 4 News found that readers for Barclays Contactless cards can be adapted to access data. The readers are now being built in as standard into mobile phones, and 13 million Barclays customers currently use them.
Working with a mobile phone security company, Channel 4 News managed to take data with just a swipe, and then use it to purchase multiple goods online. It said it would be possible to gain access to this data merely by nudging someone's wallet, through clothes, in a crowded public space. Read more!
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We've Moved!
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We've Moved!
Due to increased growth, we've moved to a bigger facility. We now have more room to store more products and to continue to provide the high level of customer service you've come to expect.
Please make a note of our new address:
Identity Stronghold 565 Paul Morris Drive
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Ask Walt?
 "What information do thieves get by scanning the RFID chip in my credit card?"Though it varies slightly bank by bank, there are some common threads. In all of the tests we have done, we are able to scan: - a credit card number
- expiration date
- dynamic CVV code (changes with each scan)
- card holder name (occasionally)
- bank name (occasionally)
- type of card such as "gold" or "platinum" (occasionally)
On some occasions the credit card number is different than the account number printed on the front of the card. We did tests using that different number and were able to successfully make a purchase as well. In many cases, thieves can make purchases with just a credit card number and expiration date. There are major phone order companies that do not ask for the 3 digit code or validate the shipping address. To see this demonstration, click here and click on the Inside Edition news piece. Also we have taken the information scanned and copied it onto the magnetic stripe of a hotel room key and used that room key to make a purchase at a retail location. To see this demonstration, click here and select the WTHR Indianapolis news piece. |
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August 2012
In This Issue
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Product Showcase
10% off this month
Value Pack
Secure SleeveŽ products from Identity Stronghold ensure that invasive communications such as relaying, eavesdropping, cloning and tracking of ID, debit and credit cards, and passports do not occur. Our Passport sleeves are designed to fit most passport booklets. * FIPS 201 Approved by US Government * Holds one Smart Card * Weather and water resistant * Puncture and tear resistant
Our Value Pack provides you with 8 secure sleeves for cards and 2 secure sleeves for passports for one low price!
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Testimonials
"I have had this wallet for 6 months. It is slim and saves me a lot of space in my purse. It is sturdy, attractive, and well constructed. I have all the slots and pockets I could possibly need. Two zippered pockets are also included. This wallet is perfect!" - Kristen, UT"
"I have been researching RFID blocking sleeves for credit cards and passports. These meet the Federal Information Processing Standards FIPS 201 Evaluation Program standards. I placed my order online with ease, and my shipment arrived just 2-3 days later. Highly recommended.!"
"I'm happy with the condition of products, they arrived faster than I thought they would and in perfect condition and really well presented."
"Great product! Gives me a greater feeling of security."
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