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David McRitchie wrote:
What about giving your card number and other
information over to anyone that simply walks by you
a little further away than a pickpocket. I guess we'll
find out soon if the "extra" safeguards work, or what
exactly is stored.

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/s...toryId=4664479

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Nice link David. I knew this type of card was coming just hadn't heard
any details. Actually if these are implemented correctly, they could be
more secure than the cards now. Time will tell. I won't be one of the
first ones to have one!

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