According to the Better Business Bureau, new technology is giving rise to new scams—and one of the eeriest is called “ghost tapping.” It’s not a haunted house trick… it’s a real threat to your wallet.

𝙒𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙞𝙨 𝙂𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙏𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜?

Scammers use hidden wireless readers to steal contactless payment info from your card or mobile wallet—without you ever knowing. It can happen in crowded places like festivals, checkout lines, or public transit.

𝙏𝙝𝙚𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙮 𝙖𝙡𝙨𝙤…

• Pose as vendors and rush you to “just tap” without showing the amount.

• Use malware to hijack mobile wallets and authorize purchases remotely.

• Relay stolen card data to a “mule” who makes fraudulent purchases elsewhere.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙩𝙤 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙡𝙛:

Use an RFID-blocking wallet.

Keep your purse or wallet close in crowded areas.

Inspect payment terminals before tapping.

Enable transaction alerts on your banking app.

Review your statements for suspicious charges.

Use fingerprint or facial ID for mobile wallets.

Don’t let anyone rush you—always verify the amount and vendor name.

𝑷𝒊𝒌𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒆 𝑷𝒐𝒍𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 wants you to enjoy the spooky season safely. If something feels off, trust your instincts and report it. Let’s keep the tricks on the treat table—not in your bank account.