According to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office, the scam scenario described on Reddit is becoming alarmingly common.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WHNT) – News 19’s Ellie Byrd sat down with Karen Reeves, the president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau, to find out how to stay safe and aware of a recent scam going around our ...
Travelers are facing increasing risks from scams, particularly a new method called ghost tapping, which exploits tap to pay technology. This scam occurs in crowded areas where fraudsters use modified ...
A new scam called ghost tapping is spreading across the country. The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that scammers are using this tactic to steal money from people who use tap-to-pay credit cards ...
This is the time of year – the holidays – when you see an increase in scams. You may be in a giving mood, but criminals see it as an opportunity. Less than a week ago, WGN Investigates told you about ...
Using tap with your credit card or phone to pay for things has become second nature for most of us. Now, scammers are doing what's called ghost tapping to steal your money. Instead of swiping our ...
Another day, another victim. This time, WGN Investigates has learned a woman lost $45,000 in a so-called tap and pay scam, which are relatively new but expanding throughout Chicago. Spurs cruise past ...
Side hustle scams are increasing, targeting those seeking quick or easy income. Scammers often lure victims with promises of high pay and minimal effort, often through social media or email. Protect ...
LINCOLN COUNTY, Wash. – The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office warned the public about “Apple Pay Scams,” which involve a text notifying the user of a suspicious apple pay sign in and asking the user to ...
The latest PayPal attack warning dropped into my email from the folks at KnowBe4 this week, informing me to be aware of a scam that purports to be from PayPal and is even delivered from a genuine ...
Tapping your card or phone to pay has become second nature for many. It's quick, easy, and you don't even have to hand your card to anyone. But scammers are finding ways to take advantage of this ...