Ghost Tapping Scam: New Digital Trap Steals Money from Tourists' Credit Cards

• Ghost Tapping is a new digital payment scam exploiting tap-to-pay (NFC) technology on credit/debit cards and smartphones.
• Scammers use portable NFC readers or modified smartphones to initiate contactless payments near unsuspecting victims in crowded areas.
• Incidents are rising in high-tourism areas like the USA, UK, Western Europe, France, Spain, Italy, Thailand, and Indonesia.
• Travelers are easy targets due to reliance on tap-to-pay, crowded environments, and confusion with foreign currency.
• Protect yourself by turning off NFC, using RFID-blocking wallets, avoiding unverified vendors, and enabling transaction alerts.

Why It Matters: Beware of 'Ghost Tapping' scams targeting tap-to-pay users, especially in crowded tourist destinations.