(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, August 13, 2015 ) Dover, PA -- An RFID blocking travel wallet is now a necessary accessory, according to Charles Hynes of Travel Navigator Accessories. Many travelers are not aware that RFID tags are now included in most passports and an increasing number of credit cards, if they are even aware of RFID tags at all. The lack of awareness raises the stakes for travels who are likely carrying a passport and a few credit cards with them at any given time.
RFID tags are used for storing all kinds of information, and if accessed by criminals that information can be used for identity theft. Hynes says that the first step to protection from identity theft is to know what items have RIFD tags. All United States passports issued in 2007 or later will include an RFID tag. Many new credit cards are also containing RFID tags that allow consumers to make purchases without swiping their cards.
Hynes is particularly involved in the fight against identity theft as his company, Travel Navigator Accessories, manufactures a travel wallet with RFID blocking technology that can help travelers to protect their passports and credit cards from criminals. The Deluxe Travel Neck Wallet also helps to protect travelers by allowing them to wear the wallet around their neck, which helps to prevent pickpocketing.
On the subject of RFID tags and identity theft Hynes says, "RFID tags offer a lot of benefits to the companies that use them, as well as some benefits to consumers. The downside is that they bring their own risks associated with unwanted scanning. Anyone that has a credit card with an RFID tag, and travelers in particular, need to be aware of the risk and take the necessary precautions. RFID tags aren't necessarily a bad thing for travelers, but some extra safety measures are needed to prevent unwanted scanning of that personal information."
About Travel Navigator
Travel Navigator Accessories is a newly formed company that sells safety and convenience-oriented travel accessories.
