Watch Out for "Ghost Tapping" Scams

With Halloween right around the corner, things are getting a little spooky out there! But honestly, real-life boogeymen are way scarier than anything the afterlife can throw at me.

The Rise of "Ghost Tapping" Scams

The other day, I was reminded that I no longer have to insert my card to pay. I can just tap the corner of it on the touchpad. With the rise in credit card skimmers, that seems like the safer way to go, right? Well, apparently not.

Scammers are now using the tap-to-pay feature on credit cards to scam unsuspecting people, and it’s appropriately being called “ghost tapping.”

What the BBB Is Warning About

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning that fraudsters use wireless devices to secretly charge tap-enabled cards and mobile wallet

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