Credit Card Hacked - Have Questions

[chuck123wapati]

2 hours ago, fredk said:

Its simple to make your card wallet RFID (Radio Frequency IDentity) protected. Glue into the pockets, or use double sided sticky tape,  pieces of kitchen aluminium foil. A piece on the inside of each of the outer covers will do. For best practice the pieces of aluminium foil should be at least the same size as the cards, about 8cm by 5.5cm

i have a regular wallet. i cut out a piece the length of a dollar of foil doubled it and put in the long cash slot . my cards are inside of it when folded.

[Handstitched]

15 hours ago, fredk said:

Its simple to make your card wallet RFID (Radio Frequency IDentity) protected.

Thats a good idea  for those that wish to do that, but considering the risk, I'd rather have the pay wave deactivated  . I never used that feature anyway.  But at the end of the day, no card  or the account is absolutely 100% safe. We just have to put our faith in the banks to make sure our hard earned is protected. 

I never do online banking either.....no sirree !!!   But thats another story. 

Stay safe  

HS

[Sheilajeanne]

I think the card was hacked either when I paid or when I left it lying on the table for quite some time. Not going to do that again! 

I believe the tap feature is disabled for amounts over $100. I know when I use my debit card, that's the case. Should check and see if it's the same with my Master Card.

[SUP]

I'm glad all's well that end's well with MC. These days it is impossible to survive without a credit card however much one might want to do so.

Is it possible that  your card was hacked earlier and only used after a few days to take away suspicion from the person who hacked it? 

[Sheilajeanne]

6 hours ago, SUP said:

I'm glad all's well that end's well with MC. These days it is impossible to survive without a credit card however much one might want to do so.

Is it possible that  your card was hacked earlier and only used after a few days to take away suspicion from the person who hacked it? 

SUP, I really doubt that, as the initial small amount the tracker took out was on the same day I attended the luncheon. The only other place i visited that day was the grocery store, and as I said, opportunities for hacking my card there are very limited because I stick extremely close to my cart, and would notice someone trying to get close to me.