“I said I could donate $5...I handed my credit card to one of the men, who took my credit card and attempted tap-to-pay on his phone,” the victim recalled. To put this alarming scam in perspective, McGovern said her organization has only gotten less than 10 reports of “ghost tapping” so far. But one of the best ways to combat “ghost tapping” ― or any kind of online payment fraud ― is to prevent it. Here’s how:AdvertisementTurn on credit card transaction alerts. Receipts are helpful proof of purchase if you need to later dispute a charge with your bank or credit card company.

Source: Huffington Post February 01, 2026 15:45 UTC