Over a 1/3 of all credit cards have RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) chips inside that allow the convenience of not having to swipe the credit card, just be near the terminal. But, these cards are allowing identity thieves to steal your credit card information just by being near to you.

Watch this video for the shocking reality of what is occuring with the current implementation of this new technology.

http://youtube.googleapis.com/v/lLAFhTjsQHw%26sns=em

 A while back, I requested that my credit card company replace my card with one that does not have an RFID chip.