Contactless payments were supposed to make checkout lines faster and safer, but criminals are now exploiting the same tap-to-pay tech to skim money from distracted shoppers. A tactic known as "ghost ...

"Ghost tapping" may allow scammers to steal from you. Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal ...

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) issued a public warning about a new scam that could affect people looking to pay with mobile apps and certain credit and debit cards at the register. It's called ...

Tap-to-pay is a contactless and convenient method of paying for purchases, but it has its downsides. To keep spending in check, experts suggest using tap-to-pay methods in moderation, balancing your ...

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Tap-to-pay makes check-outs fast… But the Better Business Bureau warns scammers may be targeting that convenience. The scheme, called ghost tapping, uses near-field ...

Tap to Ride Day has arrived. MBTA riders can now pay their fare with a simple tap from a contactless credit card or device, a long-sought feature to make hopping on the T more convenient. Contactless ...

You know those weird devices on the T that beep when you touch them? Well, those are contactless fare readers, and the MBTA has just brought them online. The MBTA announced their "Tap to Ride" program ...

Apple is bringing Tap to Pay on iPhone to new eight countries, providing a way for sellers to use an ‌iPhone‌ as a contactless payment terminal, with plans to introduce tap to provision in 10 more.