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Make an RFID-proof wallet

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the build-your-own dept.

99luftballon writes "If, like me, you're more than a little concerned about the privacy aspects of RFID there's a useful enthusiast's web page on making your own RFID-blocking wallet. OK, it's never going to win any prizes for beauty or garner fashion awards but should be effective and seems perfectly practical. "

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  1. Why would I want to do that? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Then I'd have the inconvenience of having to remove my Metro Smartrip card from my wallet everytime I enter or exit a station.

  2. uhhhh...self defeating it seams by kryonD · · Score: 5, Insightful

    So now I have to pull my rail pass out instead of just waiving my wallet or walking near the turn style...doesn't that defeat the point of the RFID objects you have inside your wallet.

    Why not just avoid getting the objects if you don't want to use them?

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  3. A more practical approach by Etyenne · · Score: 4, Insightful

    A more practical approach, if you are only looking at stopping cusual walk-by snooping, would be to carry a conventionnal wallet into a pocket lined with aluminium foil.

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