Can your card be skimmed by tapping?

Bluetooth skimmers capture and send stolen card data wirelessly. Fraudsters place them near tap to pay terminals so the skimmer can steal the card information as the victim pays. Because they can grab card data without direct physical contact, they're one of the most flexible skimming methods.



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