Scammers are always thinking of new schemes to separate you from your valuables — whether it be your money or personal information — the goal is simple: to take something of your’s for their own gain.

The Better Business Bureau warns the public of a new scheme on the rise that exploits contactless payments.

This new scheme called “ghost tapping,” where fraudsters use wireless devices to take money without touching your credit or debit card.

“Ghost tapping is a scam that targets tap-to-pay cards and mobile wallets,“ the BBB wrote in a notice.

“Tap-to-pay works through Near Field Communication (NFC), which allows devices to exchange data at very close range.”

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While contactless payment methods ar

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