Missouri Residents Urged to Watch for Ghost Tapping and Costume Scams This Halloween (LISTEN)

by | Oct 31, 2025

As Halloween approaches, it’s not just costumes and candy that Missourians need to watch out for—scammers are getting creative, too.  

One of the latest threats is something called Ghost Tapping, and while the name might sound like spooky seasonal fun, it’s actually a serious scam targeting your credit card. 

Show Me Today reporter Matt Pilger spoke with Khesha Duncan—that’s pronounced Kisha—Regional Manager with the Better Business Bureau in Columbia, Missouri, about how this scam works, how to protect yourself, and what to watch for when shopping for Halloween costumes online.  

 

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