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Ghost tapping is a new type of scam involving credit cards and mobile wallets

WSIU Public Broadcasting
Published October 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM CDT
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There’s a new type of scam called ghost tapping and it’s definitely a trick, not a treat.

WSIU's Brad Palmer spoke with Better Business Bureau regional director Sydney Waters about how this works and how to prevent yourself from becoming a victim.
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