Comment Re:Glossing over one problem... (Score 1) 273
It wouldn't be too hard to come up with a scheme to steal a bunch of cards and use the number immediately. You just hook the scanner up to a device that can make purchases at the same time the scan happens. Heck, build it into some sort of anonymous money scheme paypal account where you pay yourself and you could simply steal money. (Quick note, I don't know if or how anyone would actually do this but there must be ways.)
Beyond that it seems a bit to me like the real reasons there aren't recorded instances of stolen credit cards via RFID is that it's pretty technically complicated and thieves (at least the first world variety) and engineers aren't the same people. Also just because it hasn't been found doesn't mean it hasn't happened. How do you tell that the guy who stole your credit card did it with an RFID scan vs that he was your waiter or gas station attendant or something.
Finally, one time use CVV codes is fine but I would think that the 16-digit number and expiration date is enough to at least get some money off the card.