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@DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.social · 6 months ago

#RFIDBlocking #DIY hack worked! I tested out my work ID, and with the wallet closed, no signal. Open it up, there's a signal! I laid down a couple of overlapped layers of silver duct tape, then smooth aluminum foil, then clear packing tape over the foil.

#SolarPunkSunday #IDTheft #WalletUpdate

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A reconditioned black leather wallet next to a piece of duct-tape, tinfoil and packing tape combined together.

A black leather wallet opened up. There are two pieces of duct-tape/tinfoil/packing tape sleeves sticking out of two pockets of the wallet.

A black leather opened up. The duct tape/tin foil inserts are tucked away. The ID card holder (clear plastic) is exposed).

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@DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.social · 6 months ago

So, I've been working on reconditioning an old leather wallet, but it doesn't have RFID protection. Here are some #DIY hacks for making whatever you carry your cards in safe against hacking! (And yes, I plan on trying out the duct-tape version and testing it out this week!)

Simple #RFIDBlocking Wallet
By kgklinkel

https://www.instructables.com/Simple-RFID-Blocking-Wallet/

How To Turn Your Existing Wallet Into An RFID-Blocking Wallet (For Free)
By Sarang Sheth 05/04/2025

"Alternatively, a card sleeve made from aluminum foil and duct tape is a nice, free, MaGyvered solution that does the job too...." (see link above)

https://www.yankodesign.com/2025/05/04/how-to-turn-your-existing-wallet-into-an-rfid-blocking-wallet-for-free/

How to sew a wallet with RFID blocking fabric
by SewSpire, Jun 30, 2019

https://sewspire.com/2019/06/how-to-sew-a-wallet-with-rfid-blocking-fabric/

Introduction to RFID Wallets and learn How to make your own at home
by Abid Jamal June 24, 2020

https://electronicslovers.com/2020/06/rfid-wallets-and-learn-how-to-make-your-own-at-home.html

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RFID Wallets and learn How to make your own at home

You can block RFID signals by taking the use of a metal. A simple aluminum foil around 0.024mm thick should do the job. You will also require duct tape and a pair of scissors.

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How to sew a wallet with RFID blocking fabric

Hey y'all and welcome to the Sewspire! My name is Andrea and today I am here to show you how to sew a phone wallet with RFID Blocking Fabric. If you are not familiar, the blocking fabric is commonly used to protect credit cards, passports and such from electronic theft devices. For this project you

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How To Turn Your Existing Wallet Into An RFID-Blocking Wallet (For Free)

RFID has managed to find itself in almost every aspect of our lives. It's in the cards we use to make payments, it's in our phones and watches, enabling tap-based authentication, it's in those subway or metro cards/tokens you use to get in and out of stations, you'll even see it in hotel keycards. It's

Simple RFID Blocking Wallet

Simple RFID Blocking Wallet: This instructable is for how to make a very simple yet effective RFID-blocking pouch using materials you already have at home. In the last few years, there has been a rise in crime involving people going around with RFID readers and stealing people'…

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