Ghost Tapping Scam: Protect Your Tap-to-Pay Cards from Contactless Fraud

• Ghost Tapping is a contactless payment scam where fraudsters use wireless devices to make unauthorized transactions from Tap-to-Pay cards.
• Scammers operate in crowded areas, using Near-Field Communication (NFC) technology to access cards within 1.5 to 4 inches without physical contact.
• The scam involves small, often PIN-free transactions, sometimes repeated, to avoid immediate detection by cardholders.
• Protect yourself by using RFID-blocking wallets, disabling contactless features, regularly checking statements, and setting up transaction alerts.
• Report suspicious activity to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or Better Business Bureau (BBB) and use BBB Scam Tracker to warn others.

Why It Matters: Be vigilant against Ghost Tapping; secure your Tap-to-Pay cards with RFID protection and monitor transactions closely.