How to Protect Yourself From Portable Point-of-Sale Scams

Considering the widespread use of contactless payment systems, it's no surprise that portable point-of-sale thefts are making a comeback. This type of robbery is enjoying a new wave of popularity, and is much harder to spot given how quickly those transactions take place. But how much risk is there, really? And how can you protect yourself from POS scams?

The Case of Sorrento

A recent example of POS theft happened recently in Italy, when topic exploded again a few days ago when the news agency Ansa reported an arrest made in Sorrento after someone attempted to steal €100 from a cash register in a bar in the city center. During the search, law enforcement allegedly found a modified portable POS terminal.

It wasn't the first time the alleged thief had been stopped with such a device; Ansa reports that they had been arrested previously in ...