Ghost-tapping scam targets tap-to-pay users

Nov-4-2025, 18:30:50 GMT–FOX News

A new ghost-tapping scam has caused victims to lose up to $1,000 as scammers use handheld card readers to steal from contactless payment systems nationwide.

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Nov-4-2025, 18:30:50 GMT

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