Sep 09, 2025

“Ghost Tapping” Scam Loads Stolen Card Data onto Mobile Wallets

Zimperium

A recent report warns of a scam called “ghost tapping,” where attackers provision stolen payment cards and one-time passcodes onto burner phones to make unauthorized purchases and ATM withdrawals. By exploiting mobile wallets and using mule operators for in-person fraud, this tactic sidesteps traditional detection methods and increases risks for financial institutions and consumers.

 Read the full report here.