HOW REAL IS THE RISK?

The bad news is, the risk of being the victim of a digital crime is very real. It‘s common and increasing at an alarming rate – in New Zealand, and across the world. The fact is, it’s not difficult or illegal for criminals to scan, or harvest unsecured credit and debit card and Passport details. The threat is not just financial either; identity details are being stolen, which is often a far greater problem to a victim than a financial crime.

Everyone is vulnerable and at risk everywhere but especially in busy public areas and transport hubs. The sheer number of people moving in these areas means easy targets and a large number of cards scanned at one time, the distracted nature of people rushing to make flights, trains, trams and buses or the disorientation of a traveller in a foreign country creates an environment that can be exploited.

HOW PROTECTIVE IS ID GUARD?

Fortunately, with ID Guard, the risk of being skimmed is eliminated – completely. Using E-field technology, ID Guard is able to totally block ALL the incoming scanning signals. ID Guard doesn’t require it’s own power source either, so a user doesn’t have to remember to turn it on. ID Guard draws power from the signals being broadcast by skimming devices, in an attempt to steal information. Those devices that pose a threat, provide ID Guard with a power source. OnceID Guard is placed in a wallet or purse or Passport, it can be forgotten. It will activate automatically when it detects a threat. It protects up to 50 cards and 6 passports.

SHOULD I PROTECT MY PASSPORT?

Yes. While there’s no financial risk to a passport holder if skimmed, there’s certainly the risk of an identity related crime being carried out. The information held on a passport can be stolen. The safest, and cheapest form of insurance to guard against this possibility is to place ID Guard inside your passport, ideally in a ID Guard passport holder. The ID Guard passport holder is also enabled with blocking technology. A passport, and any credit cards stored in the ID Guard Passport holder will be protected from all threatening RFID signals. For more information on either the ID Guard Card or the Passport Holder, visit – THE SHOP PAGE.