This information is actually from law enforcement who specializes in fraud investigations. What he told me had inspired me to make this post because I believe everyone should know this.
The electronic keys used by most hotels; pictured above actually have more programmed into the magnetic strip than you think.
Programmed along with access to your hotel room is your personal information and your credit card information.
So for your security; please do not turn your key into the front desk during check out.
KEEP AND DESTROY!
People are capable of taking your keys and reading the information stored.
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Thanks for the info @medicbtom. I have to be more careful next time 😊
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How do the keys acquire your information?
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the hotel programs it upon check in
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Who else goes down to the front desk cause you thought you lost your room card just to go up to your room and found the old one in your back pocket?
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