Scam alert: What is “ghost tapping”?

Posted on May 4, 2026 by Dave Ashton

Another scam alert you should know about…”ghost tapping”.

The Better Business Bureau just issued an alert on it…it’s how thieves can read the chips on your credit and debit cards without PINs or swipes…just by being close to you!

MSN has the details.

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