(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, October 06, 2015 ) Sunnyvale, CA -- When identity fraud hits a victim every 2 seconds, it's time to pay attention. According to researchers, credit card theft hit almost 32,000,000 victims last year. Anywhere from $16 - $50 billion in fraud took place in 2014.
To further unsettle one's mind, neither clothes, wallets, nor purses can serve as protection from the new scanners used to snatch data off cards of unsuspecting victims walking down the street.
A simple solution is to put one's new "smart card" (card with embedded microchip) in a protective sleeve to block electronic scanners. As of October 2015 all new credit cards issued will be chip cards enabling easier transactions.
While "smart cards" are designed to reduce identification theft in many ways, they lay people more open to fraud in another way. Unauthorized card scans. One must take the easy precaution of putting their cards into simple protection sleeves to block criminals scanning for sensitive data.
So far, there are mostly card protectors made out of specially treated paper or plastic. While the sleeves are effective for a while, they wear out from crinkling or tearing. They also are not easy to use because some are hard to slip in and out of wallets. Forget about identifying one's cards - opaque sleeves must be pulled out or marked on to see what cards are in each sleeve.
Card Armor company asked themselves what they themselves would want in a sleeve. They decided above all it would have to be effective. One should feel safe wherever they went in feeling their sensitive information was protected. Additionally it should be easy to slip into and out of one's wallet and enable the owner to identify their cards instantly with a clear front instead of being hassled by pulling them in and out to see which one was in which sleeve.
Last but not least: it must be stylish. No more crinkled or torn cheap looking sleeves.
After years of research, they designed a sleeve that had a way to identify one's cards. The new Card Armor rfid blocking sleeve is one of the first offered in the US designed with a transparent front so cards can be identified. Easy to put in and take out of wallets, it wears well. Most important - it is effective.
Here are some unprompted reviews from satisfied customers on Amazon:
"I like the design and the peace of mind"
Verified Purchase "I received my Card Armor sleeves and am very pleased. They are well made and I expect them to hold up well to use and wear. The clear front is a huge plus. I carry a number of cards and this way I don't have to stop and search to find the right card. I'm concerned about protecting my privacy and these sleeves help give some peace of mind. They are everything I'd hoped for when I ordered them. My sister is doing some traveling and I plan on getting her a set as well."
and...
"Great buy - RFID blocking is a must today!"
Verified Purchase "Product is exactly as described, perfect for protecting my cards from remote scanning, at a small price too! As a techie, I feel card-safe now, a few steps ahead of the bad guys, no matter where I go!"
and...
"They were a total disappointment.."
Verified Purchase "About a month ago I ordered some RFID Blocking SLEEVES from another manufacturer. They were a total disappointment.....made from thin paper and foil and glued together ! Needless to say they completely fell apart after a few weeks of use."
Then I got smart and began looking, reading and comparing a lot of other companies. After finding Card Armor, reading their reviews, seeing the materials they use and their clever "clear/black " design, I immediately placed my order for two packs. I received them last week and was very, very pleased ! These will protect my cards for years.....YOU GETS WHAT YOU PAY FOR...!!"
Better to be safe than sorry.
About THE CARD ARMOR
The Card Armor company makes a state-of-the-art credit card protector sleeve with a clear front for easy identification. This new sleeve with patent pending technology protects smart cards from unauthorized scans.
