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RFID MasterCard

Posted by michael on from the swipe-on-swipe-off dept.

starburst writes "MasterCard introduces a RFID MasterCard called PayPass in Orlando Florida. They tout the convenience of no more swiping or giving your card to cashiers. They claim the card has to be within an inch of the reader to be read -- how long till criminals are walking the malls, or next to you in line with portable readers getting your card information?"

4 of 257 comments (clear)

  1. How long? by Mononoke · · Score: 5, Funny

    How long until I can buy a wallet with a woven copper grid liner?

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  2. tin foil hat... by millahtime · · Score: 4, Funny

    time for a tin foil hat for my wallet.

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  3. mastercard, don't sue me by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Tank of gas - $22.47
    Pack of cheetos - $1.25
    1 Liter of Mountain Dew - $1.50
    Stolen card # via RFID - Priceless (or your max on the card)

  4. Smart and Subtle by PetoskeyGuy · · Score: 4, Funny

    I love the Shielded cap. All the benefits of an aluminum foil beanie, without the strange looks.