Understanding RFID Technology
Learn how RFID technology works, the risks it poses, and how Scanner Guard Card protects your personal information from unauthorized scanning.
What Exactly is RFID?
RFID stands for Radio-Frequency Identification. It's a technology using radio waves to wirelessly read and capture information stored on a tag attached to an object. Think of it like a barcode that doesn't need a direct line of sight.
How RFID Communication Works
Reader Emission
An RFID reader device sends out encoded radio waves at a specific frequency (often 13.56 MHz for cards).
Tag Activation
If an RFID tag (like the chip in your card) is within range, it uses the energy from the reader's waves to power itself on.
Data Transmission
The activated tag transmits its stored data (e.g., card number, name) back to the reader via radio waves.
Information Capture
The reader receives the tag's data, which can then be processed or stored.
Everyday Items with RFID
This convenient technology is likely in more items than you realize, especially those carried in your wallet or bag:
Payment Cards
Contactless credit/debit cards use RFID for tap-to-pay functionality.
ID & Access Cards
Employee badges, hotel key cards, and building access cards rely on RFID.
Passports & IDs
Modern passports and some driver's licenses contain RFID chips with personal data.
The Alarming Reality of Digital Theft
U.S. Identity Fraud Victims
Affected annually, leading to billions in losses. (Source: Javelin/AARP)
Estimated U.S. Losses
Total financial impact of identity fraud in the U.S. alone. (Source: Javelin/AARP)
U.S. Share of Global Fraud
Approximate percentage of global payment card fraud losses occurring in the U.S. (Source: Nilson Report)
Real-Time Fraud Estimates
Worldwide Fraud Incidents
Est. global rate: ~13 incidents/sec. (Source: Nilson/Privacy.com)
Est. Financial Loss (Global)
Approximate cumulative global loss based on est. rate and avg. reported loss. (Source: Security.org/MCC)
U.S. Fraud Incidents
Est. U.S. rate: ~1 incident/2 sec. (Source: Security.org)
Your data is constantly at risk in the digital age.
The Hidden Danger: Electronic Theft
While convenient, RFID's wireless nature creates a significant vulnerability: Electronic Pickpocketing or RFID Skimming.
How Skimming Works
Criminals use inexpensive, easily concealed RFID readers to secretly scan your wallet or bag from a distance (sometimes several feet) in crowded places like airports, malls, or public transport. You won't feel or see a thing.
What Can Be Stolen?
Skimmers can potentially capture your credit card numbers, expiration dates, names, passport details, and other sensitive information transmitted wirelessly by the RFID chips.
How Scanner Guard Card Protects You
Scanner Guard Card utilizes patented, advanced technology to create an invisible shield around your RFID-enabled cards, making them undetectable to unauthorized scanners.
Our Patented Blocking Technology
Scanner Signal Detection
The card detects incoming radio waves from an active RFID reader.
Power Harvesting
It instantly draws power from the reader's signal – no batteries needed.
Protective Field Generation
The card uses the harvested energy to create a powerful electromagnetic jamming field.
Signal Blocking
This field effectively blocks the reader's signal, preventing it from activating or reading your cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need batteries for the Scanner Guard Card?
No! Our card uses passive technology that draws power from the RFID reader itself to create the protective field. It works 24/7 without needing batteries or charging.
How many cards does one Scanner Guard Card protect?
One Scanner Guard Card protects all the RFID-enabled cards stored near it within a standard wallet (typically within 1-2 inches). Simply place it in your wallet alongside your other cards.
Will it interfere with my cards when I want to use them?
No. The Scanner Guard Card only activates when it detects a strong RFID reader signal. It won't interfere with legitimate point-of-sale terminals when you tap to pay or when you use your card normally.
Is the technology safe?
Yes, the technology is safe and has been independently tested and certified (e.g., by MET Labs). It generates a low-power electromagnetic field only when actively blocking a scanner.
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