Cardshop – TOR Scam Report (1)
Onion Link: http://f6wqhy6ii7metm45m4mg6yg76yytik5kxe6h7sestyvm6gnlcw3n4qad.onion
Scam Report Date: 2024/08/22
Client Scam Report Breakdown
Original Report Summary:
The client filed a scam report stating they purchased a card from the Cardshop marketplace but have not received the card details for five days, leading to confusion and frustration. The original complaint, “I bought a card but no details since 5 days what is that,” highlights the common issue of non-delivery of purchased goods on black-market platforms. Typically, buyers expect to receive detailed information, including the card number, expiration date, CVV, and other personal and financial data necessary to use the card. The lack of delivery is a red flag for fraudulent behavior, especially in marketplaces dealing with illegal or semi-illegal products, where customer support and resolution systems are minimal or non-existent.
In the context of the original scam report, it’s important to define the terminology. A “card” refers to a credit card or debit card with associated sensitive information, such as the card number, expiration date, and CVV code (the three-digit number on the back of the card). In this case, the user purchased a product likely falling under the “USA CVV Known Balance” category listed on Cardshop, which guarantees cards with specific credit limits and known balances. These cards are advertised as “live” and come with current balance and available credit details, allowing buyers to use them on platforms like PayPal, Stripe, Square, and Venmo. “CVV” refers to the Card Verification Value, a security feature that prevents unauthorized use of a card in card-not-present transactions, and “BIN” refers to Bank Identification Numbers that help identify the card issuer and ensure it works with specific payment systems. However, the client’s failure to receive any of this information, despite paying for the product, raises serious concerns about a scam.
The client’s five-day waiting period without receiving any feedback from the seller or the delivery of purchased card details is significant. Many black-market vendors typically fulfill orders within a few hours to a day, as delays may indicate either logistical problems or intentional fraud. In the original report, the marketplace advertises cards as “high quality” with guaranteed working balances, which adds to the client’s frustration over receiving no data. Furthermore, the marketplace advertises that buyers will not “waste time and money” as they know exactly how much credit is available on the cards they purchase. The client was likely drawn to this feature, expecting smooth usage with no risks of overspending or killing the card, but the lack of fulfillment suggests they may have been scammed. As with many illegal online transactions, buyers in these environments face significant risks, as there are few legitimate avenues for redress when issues arise.
