Contactless payments were supposed to make checkout lines faster and safer, but criminals are now exploiting the same tap-to-pay tech to skim money from distracted shoppers. A tactic known as "ghost ...

Contactless payments feel natural now. A quick tap, a polite beep, and you’re on your way. That ease is exactly what scammers are betting on. A growing fraud called ghost tapping rides the same ...

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 ...

A cybersecurity expert told KTSM that “ghost tapping” scams, which exploit the tap-to-pay feature on mobile phones and credit ...

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a public warning about a new scam that could affect people looking to pay with mobile apps and certain credit and debit cards at the register. It's called ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Tap-to-pay has become one of the most used payment methods in America. After all, it’s easy, simple and keeps you from having to ...

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 ...

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 ...

A new scam called “ghost tapping” targets people who use tap-to-pay. 💳 Here’s how scammers can secretly charge your account — and how to stop them.

A new wave of Android malware has been enabling cybercriminals to carry out unauthorized tap-to-pay transactions without physical access to victims’ bank cards. The activity, documented in an advisory ...

In the evolving landscape of cyber threats, a sophisticated Android-based malware known as Ghost Tap is now said to be behind a notable increase in fraudulent contactless payments. This malicious ...

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," ...