How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams

How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams

POS scams are difficult but not impossible to pull off. Here's how they work—and how you can protect yourself.

How To Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams - Cybernoz - Cybersecurity News

Considering the widespread use of contactless payment systems, it’s no surprise that portable point-of-sale thefts are making a comeback. This type of robbery is enjoying a new wave of popularity, and is much harder to spot given how quickly those transactions take place. But how much risk is there, really? And how can you protect yourself from POS scams? The Case of Sorrento A recent example of POS theft happened recently in Italy, when topic e…