New method of bank card fraud ‘ghost tapping’ targets tap to pay users

A popular payment method is being targeted by scammers.The scam is called “ghost tapping,” and it’s a method hackers are ...

Using Tap-To-Pay Often? Here's How Your Transactions Are Kept Safe & Secure

Tap to pay is a method of payment that uses NFC and other technologies to keep your transactions secure. Here's how it works ...
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Beware of 'ghost tapping': Scammers exploit tap-to-pay technology

NOW THE BAD NEWS HERE IS THAT MANY NFC PAYMENT SYSTEMS ALLOW LOW VALUE TRANSACTIONS WITHOUT A PIN, SO A THIEF CAN THEN GO AND MAKE SEVERAL QUICK PURCHASES USING A STOLEN CARD. THE GOOD NEWS A LOT OF ...

Swipe, Tap, Pay: The Hidden Fees Behind Your Credit Card Transactions

Credit card payments seem easy, but hidden fees exist behind every swipe, tap, or online purchase. From merchant discount rates to interchange fees, annual charges, and cash withdrawal costs, ...

Police advise to use ‘tap-to-pay’ among surge in card skimmers in Abilene

Police are encouraging the public to use tap-to-pay among a surge of card skimmers found at businesses in Abilene. At least ...
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You Can Soon Tap a Credit Card to Pay BART Fare. It’s Been a Long Time Coming

BART riders are about to get their first chance to use at least part of the long-awaited Clipper 2.0 fare-payment system. The system, which has been under development for more than a decade, will ...
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BART riders can 'Tap and Ride,' pay for fares using credit or debit card starting Wednesday

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A change coming to BART Wednesday could make it a lot easier to get on board. It's called "Tap and Ride." Commuters will be able to pay at the fare gates by tapping a credit or ...