“It’s a digital scam with real-world consequences. Victims may never lose their card or even know it’s been compromised until charges appear on their statement. And because the fraud uses legitimate ...

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A popular payment method is being targeted by scammers. The scam is called “ghost tapping,” and it’s a method hackers are using to steal financial information. However, it’s ...

Checking out with a quick tap of your debit or credit card has become a common thing for many shoppers. But, just as payment methods evolve, scammers change their methods too, with the latest being ...

SALT LAKE CITY — While there are several reasons you don’t want to be Ebenezer Scrooge this Christmas, consider this reason: no one wants a visit from any ghosts, whether they’re from Christmas past, ...

The holiday season is coming, which means retailers, restaurants, and grocery stores are all preparing for increased foot traffic as well as higher sales. Unfortunately, scammers are prepping as well, ...

Ghost tapping is a fraud method that targets the “tap-to-pay” feature found on cards and mobile wallets. It involves using near-field communication (NFC) technology, which enables a card or phone to ...

BART will soon offer a new fare payment option. Riders will be able to use their bank or credit card for contactless pay. The new option will be available at other Bay Area transit systems in the ...

Google appears to be working on a new feature that would allow users to add a credit card to Google Wallet simply by tapping the card to their phone. The current process of adding a card to Google ...