Barnett told our NBC Responds team in Philadelphia about a scam called “ghost tapping”. Here’s how it works. A thief gets close to you in a crowded place with a concealed card reader. Then charges ...

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 ...

This holiday season, security experts are warning consumers about a growing scam known as “ghost tapping.” This scheme takes ...

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 ...

Tapping to pay is exploding in popularity, but the convenience could end up costing you. According to Better Business Bureau, it's received complaints about "ghost tapping," a scam which exploits ...

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To cope with stress, sadness, or those annoying feelings of being “stuck,” you could meditate, journal, talk to a therapist, or call a friend — all tried and true ways to help yourself feel better.

The late Dutch Schultz loathed wire-tappers. “I hope your ears drop off,” he’d say bitterly before he put up his telephone receiver, reasonably certain they would hear him. The obsession grew worse in ...