Watch Out for These Tap-to-Pay Scams

While NFC technology does provide some additional security, scammers have found a way to capitalize on tap-to-pay to steal money from unsuspecting targets.
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ATM thieves use glue and 'tap' function to drain accounts at Chase Bank

SAN FRANCISCO -- ATMs provide great convenience -- but they're also longtime targets of thieves. Some use skimmers to steal your account number, or stand nearby to rob customers. Now there's a new ...
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What is the ‘ghost tapping’ scam? Thieves stealing credit card data without contact

Ghost tapping targets tap-to-pay credit and debit cards, as well as mobile wallets, by exploiting Near Field Communication (NFC). NFC allows devices to share information when they are very close, ...
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No, customers aren’t charged an extra fee to use tap-to-pay

Contactless payment methods, also known as tap-to-pay, have surged in usage since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Contactless payment methods include debit or credit cards that just ...