As "skimming," a crime that secretly clones credit card information overseas, rises, some RFID (radio-frequency identification) blocking wallets sold on the market were found to lack proper protection.
The Korea Consumer Agency (KCA) said on the 11th that it tested 14 RFID blocking wallets sold on online malls such as Naver and Coupang for functionality, safety, and labeling compliance, and found that some products had insufficient blocking effectiveness.
In the functionality test, the "Yozumshinsang compact all-in-one passport pouch" product did not have a "blocking function" as advertised, and both cards and passports were recognized. The Consumer Agency confirmed that the product lacked internal shielding material that reflects or absorbs electromagnetic waves to prevent personal information theft. The company decided to stop sales and proceed with exchange and refunds.
The "Morak Dandel 2 leather passport travel anti-skimming RFID blocking wallet cover case" had shielding material in the main card slots, but the rear ticket slot was found not to be blocked.
In the color fastness test, the "RFID blocking leather passport case" from "Sanghyeon Mall" partner company was rated at grade 2–3 for wet rubbing, indicating the color may transfer easily.
All products met the standards for harmful substance safety, but in the labeling standards review, 13 out of 14 products were deemed noncompliant for omitting required information such as fiber content ratio or month and year of manufacture.
The Consumer Agency urged consumers to buy products with clearly indicated RFID blocking performance and to carefully check whether advertising phrases match the actual function.