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, ...

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.

Stealing money without ever swiping a card has become a new reality, driven by a scam known as “ghost tapping” or “ghost charges.” ...

Contactless payments are convenient, but scammers are using ghost tapping to steal from unsuspecting consumers.

A new scam called ghost tapping is spreading across the country. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that scammers are using this tactic to steal money from people who use tap-to-pay credit cards ...

Metro announced the launch of a system that allows riders to pay for Metrorail by directly tapping credit or debit cards at station faregates on Wednesday morning. Riders can also use smartphones that ...

That’s because some scammers might be “ghost tapping” and taking advantage of the tap-to-pay and mobile wallet technology ...

Starting today, T riders can pay for rides on buses and trains by tapping their credit cards or mobile pay apps on their phones. Jeremy Siegel: This is GBH’s Morning Edition. Starting today for the ...