Better Business Bureau warns people of new type of scam

The Better Business Bureau released a statement alerting people of “ghost tapping”, a dangerous new scamming method.

Ghost tapping takes advantage of tap-to-pay with credit cards and mobile wallets. These payment methods work through Near Field Communication (NFC), which allows devices to exchange data at close range. Previously, debit and credit card scams required physical contact with the card, but ghost tapping can be done without the need.

While NFC is generally safe, scammers have been able to exploit it in crowded spaces or distracting situations.

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(Story by Michael McLaughlin, ozarksfirst.com)