On 1/4/2016 9:21 PM, graham wrote:
> On 04/01/2016 7:11 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

>> Seems that will be the norm if you have a chip. More secure that way.
>>
> Except that the "Tap" feature is vulnerable. There are devices
> apparently that can be held near your back pocket, where most wallets
> are, and use *your* tap feature to pay for things.

I guess we're supposed to line our wallets with aluminum foil to
deter thieves who walk by and scan our cards. They can only use
it once, so I imagine they buy something pricey.

Annoyingly, even though my supermarket isn't using the chip
yet, they've started asking to see your card when you charge.

nancy