cybertramp Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 Hi, There are 3 free Credit Card Skimmer apps on the Google Play Store that will detect a Bluetooth signal that quite a few current skimmers use. The link with information on one of them is: https://lifehacker.com/this-free-app-can-protect-you-from-hidden-credit-card-s-1818689971 Hopefully it will save you some grief and lost funds. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted September 24, 2017 Report Share Posted September 24, 2017 ... or is it a scam to get your card info... ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 50 minutes ago, ComputerGuy said: ... or is it a scam to get your card info... ? My first thought. You beat me to it, Computer Guy :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertramp Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 This is a free app that has been reviewed by all major tech journals and Forbes Magazine. It merely detects a Bluetooth signal near an ATM which may have been compromised. It is not an RFID reader nor does it require a CC. Anyone who has an updated version of Android can see exactly which services and data are accessed and grant or deny permission for same. I now understand why so many folks are reluctant to post here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Berca Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 7 hours ago, cybertramp said: I now understand why so many folks are reluctant to post here. Completely agree. Try to post something helpful and it is slapped down before anyone even knows what it is. The sad way of life on this web board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addtocart Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 Your phone will detect a bluetooth signal without an app. Just turn on your bluetooth before you get to the ATM and look for a screen telling you of an unknown device. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geeser Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 14 hours ago, ComputerGuy said: ... or is it a scam to get your card info... ? Well you walk up to the machine activate the app and see if it is bugged. You turn the app off (take phone out to car if you wish). Use the ATF if it was clean. Actually you don't need an app you can just search for Blue Tooth signal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floradude Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 That is undoubtedly intended for the USA. Is it also safe and useful in Mexico? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComputerGuy Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 15 hours ago, cybertramp said: I now understand why so many folks are reluctant to post here First let me say that computers, WiFi, and Bluetooth are my specialty, so I am more interested technically in this kind of information than probably most people. Second, and perhaps more importantly to quell your unhappy response... you DID notice the " tongue in cheek" icon in my statement, didn't you... . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertramp Posted September 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 add2Cart, geezer and ComputerGuy are correct with their remarks. Having Bluetooth turned on will display all nearby signals. The value of this app is that it draws particular attention and alerts to a Bluetooth signal emanating from the HC-05 module employed by many ATM card skimmers. ComputerGuy, I did notice your "tongue in cheek" icon in your statement. Nevertheless, it had the unfortunate result of introducing the perception of possible credit card fraud with this app. I too am very familiar with Computers, WiFi and Bluetooth. I was a troubleshooter on the U.S. Navy's first shipboard computers. I subsequently troubleshot everything from PCs to large IBM mainframes before going into management. My wife, Sharon, and I are coming to Lakeside this coming October 21st. I would be delighted to meet you during our stay as we seem to have a lot in common. We also look forward to meeting and getting to know many of the boards participants. Have a good day. Frank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 As you have found out there are a lot of so called experts on this web board... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted September 25, 2017 Report Share Posted September 25, 2017 I appreciate the information very much, Frank. As you will find out, there's also quite a tendency for a few here to offer gratuitous comments about this board and other posters. This, unfortunately, is not unique to this board but is a common characteristic of all of them. It seems that some use the anonymity afforded by the internet to sit behind their keyboards and make rude remarks. You will find other local boards that don't discourage it but rest assured that is not the case here. In point of fact, CG is quite expert in his field and we have several others who are very expert as well, for example Intercasa and Sonia. You will find out fairly quickly who knows their stuff and are very generous in sharing it. Welcome to this board and we look forward to having you as a neighbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justathought Posted September 28, 2017 Report Share Posted September 28, 2017 Oh oh . They're baaaack !!! SPAM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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