US EditionBBB Warns of New Scam that Could Be Targeting Your Cell Phone
The Better Business Bureau reports scammers use ghost tapping to make small unauthorized charges on contactless payments in crowded spaces to avoid detection.
- Recently, the Better Business Bureau warned consumers about ghost tapping, a scam exploiting Near Field Communication to charge tap-to-pay with credit cards and mobile wallets.
- Scammers often bump into people or set up fake vendors in crowded public spaces to discreetly charge tap-enabled cards or mobile wallets, the BBB said.
- Recently, a Cape Girardeau consumer reported a $100 unauthorized charge after a local company used a 'tap machine' to scan cards through purses, while scammers run small 'test' charges to avoid bank fraud alerts.
- Victims should contact their financial institutions immediately to freeze cards, enable transaction alerts, and consider an RFID-blocking wallet or card sleeve.
- Consumers should monitor accounts daily and avoid unfamiliar vendors, limit tap-to-pay in high-risk or crowded areas, and contact banks immediately if suspicious activity appears.
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'Ghost tapping' scam targets tap-to-pay process
DENVER (KDVR) — The Better Business Bureau is warning about an increasing number of reports of the "ghost tapping" scam. The scam targets tap-to-pay credit cards and mobile wallets. The BBB said the technology used in those transactions is generally safe, but it can be exploited in crowded spaces or in situations where a person is distracted. Polis requests $10M to assist SNAP recipients amid federal government shutdown According to the BB…
BBB warns of ‘ghost tapping’ scam targeting tap-to-pay users - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News
ST. LOUIS, Mo., (KBSI) — The Better Business Bureau (BBB) is warning consumers about a new scam called “ghost tapping,” which takes advantage of contactless payment technology used in tap-to-pay with credit cards and mobile wallets. While the name may sound festive for Halloween, the scam poses real financial risks. Ghost tapping exploits Near Field Communication (NFC) — the short-range wireless technology that enables tap-to-pay transactions. S…
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