Your Credit Card Is Broadcasting Your Information Right Now

Описание: Many seniors use tap-to-pay cards every day without realizing how RFID technology works — or how card information can be stolen without touching your wallet.
In this Senior Health Network report, we explain what RFID (Radio-Frequency Identification) is, why it’s built into modern credit and debit cards, and how unauthorized readers can quietly capture card data in everyday places like grocery stores, gas stations, pharmacies, and retail checkouts.
You’ll learn:
• How RFID and contactless cards actually work
• Where seniors encounter RFID signals daily
• How silent card theft can happen without alerts or physical contact
• What experts say about the real risks — and the myths
• How RFID blocking works and what to look for in protection
• Simple habits that reduce risk without giving up convenience
DISCLAMER: This video is for educational purposes only. It does not provide financial or legal advice. The Senior Health Network does not recommend or endorse specific products or brands. Always monitor your financial statements and consult your bank or card issuer with questions about fraud protection.
• Consumer Reports — Testing of RFID-blocking wallets and sleeves confirming effective signal blocking
• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — Guidance on contactless payment fraud and consumer protection
• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) — Technical explanation of RFID systems and electromagnetic shielding
• AARP Fraud Watch Network — Senior-focused fraud trends and payment safety guidance