Ghost tapping tries to exploit tap-to-pay to steal your money. The scammer targets physical payment cards and mobile wallets. The scam can be hard to pull off, but scammers persist. Tapping to pay for ...

Tap-to-pay, seemingly, has become commonplace overnight. It seems obvious why — it certainly beats swiping your credit card over and over, as the line queued behind you grows longer and longer. It’s ...

DETROIT – What is the “ghost tapping” scam that targets people using the tap-to-pay option with their credit cards? It’s a new way that thieves are trying to steal credit card information, and it’s so ...

A new scam called ghost tapping is spreading across the country. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that scammers are using this tactic to steal money from people who use tap-to-pay credit cards ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – News 19’s Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, to find out how to stay safe and aware of a recent scam going around our ...

Stealing money without ever swiping a card has become a new reality, driven by a scam known as “ghost tapping” or “ghost charges.” This modern form of theft uses wireless technology to secretly ...

Think ghosts aren’t real? This one can make your money disappear. There’s a new “ghost tapping” scam. The Let ABC15 Know team shares how it works and how to protect your wallet. Many of us like the ...

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — If you’re someone who loves the convenience of tapping your phone or smartwatch to pay, cybersecurity experts say you may want to think twice before your next purchase. A new scam ...

The next time you’re stressed, sweating, or overwhelmed, cross your arms, give yourself a little hug, and start tapping on your shoulders. Angie pulls out the easy-to-do move whenever she’s anxious or ...

Checking out with a quick tap of your debit or credit card has become a common thing for many shoppers. But, just as payment methods evolve, scammers change their methods too, with the latest being ...

A new scam targeting those who use contactless payment when making purchases has emerged across the nation, prompting a warning from the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The scam, dubbed "ghost tapping," ...

“Ghost tapping” is a growing scheme that is targeting tap-to-pay cards and mobile wallets. The BBB said criminals are using wireless devices to steal money without having to touch your credit or debit ...