Tin foil to block credit card scanners?

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12-20-2010, 12:15 PM

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Wings

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We call them "canned foods" in Oz too, like you do. Aluminium foil is just "alfoil" as far as I am aware here.

12-20-2010, 01:35 PM

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AlwaysQuilting

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Originally Posted by Wings

We call them "canned foods" in Oz too, like you do. Aluminium foil is just "alfoil" as far as I am aware here.

I noticed your spelling. Is that how you pronounce it there?
"al-loo-mini-um", not "al-loo-min-um"? :)
I'm not poking fun. I love hearing other accents. I used to travel quite a bit.

12-20-2010, 01:37 PM

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judy_68

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I never use my debit card anymore. I only use a credit card and pay it off every month. Somebody got my number from my debit card and stole every penny in my account. Luckily the bank was great. I figure if they are going to steal from an account they can have the credit card co. money not mine.
Judy

12-20-2010, 02:59 PM

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Wings

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Naadine we say it like this-- Al- you- min - ee -um

12-21-2010, 07:14 AM

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Brandonsnana

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I have had my credit card number stolen while it was in my wallet, wallet in my pocket book and pocket book on my arm so the technolody is definitely out there. This happened a couple of years ago and it took over a year working with the credit card company and the local police to get it cleared up.

12-21-2010, 05:51 PM

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sandpat

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Oh gosh...that is just terrifying....not to mention a huge PITA to fix. Sorry it happened to you.

12-22-2010, 08:45 AM

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Rann

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They did mention on the Fox news story that tin foil can be used but it's "not very sexy." Wonder if and Insulbrite bag in your purse would work?

12-22-2010, 01:16 PM

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BizyStitches

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Originally Posted by pojo

Why don't they go and get a job and work for their money instead of stealing everything that don't belong to them.

That is sad you can't have anything without worrying if someone will steal it even in your own wallet or purse.

Maybe someone should put some cancel cards in there they would get a surprise then.

What I would like to say to your comment would probably get me kicked off this board. But I have to agree along with my thoughts. Jenelle

12-31-2010, 07:54 PM

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