Cardshop – TOR Scam Report (1)
Onion Link: http://f6wqhy6ii7metm45m4mg6yg76yytik5kxe6h7sestyvm6gnlcw3n4qad.onion
Scam Report Date: 2024/08/22
Client Scam Report Breakdown
Original Report Summary:
In this scam report, the client, who purchased a high-quality CVV (Card Verification Value) card from a vendor advertising as “USA CVV Known Balance,” expresses dissatisfaction due to a lack of received card details five days after purchase. The report emphasizes that, despite the vendor’s promises of swift delivery and transparency, no card details have been provided. The client’s frustration is understandable, as the advertisement promised comprehensive details, including known balance, current available credit, last statement date, and other specifics that would allow a purchaser to make informed decisions. This level of detail was marketed as a differentiating factor, particularly in contrast to competitors offering cards without guarantees on usability. The advertisement’s focus on attributes like “100% live” and “high quality” cards designed for popular payment processors such as PayPal, Stripe, Square, and Venmo appears to have added an element of trustworthiness. However, the report suggests that this was misleading.
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The client’s complaint also indirectly raises concerns regarding the credibility of the vendor’s advertising language. The vendor’s ad used terminology like “live,” implying the card’s usability for transactions, and guaranteed functionality on popular platforms, thus promoting it as a low-risk, reliable choice. However, the lack of card details and absence of communication after the purchase are typical signs of a scam in deep web transactions, where vendors often fail to fulfill orders, especially after payment is received. Terms like “known balance” and “available credit” imply that the vendor had exclusive access to the card’s financial details. The ad’s assurances that buyers would be able to make calculated charges without fear of overspending might have been crafted to appeal to individuals familiar with “carding” practices—fraudulent transactions using stolen or fake cards—but instead, these promises were not honored.
Terminology like CVV (Card Verification Value) refers to the three- or four-digit security code on the card used to verify its authenticity during a transaction, especially when the physical card is not present. The ad’s emphasis on “non-AVS” (Address Verification System) cards indicated that buyers could bypass address checks during transactions, typically preferred in carding practices. However, despite these appealing terms and assurances, the client’s experience reflects that no genuine card details were received. The vendor’s promises about “guaranteed” first-time transaction success were ultimately unsupported by action, as the five-day delay in providing card details aligns with tactics frequently seen in fraudulent operations on deep web marketplaces. This report serves as a cautionary example to prospective buyers to remain vigilant, even when dealing with vendors promising above-average service, as such terms are often strategically used to create a sense of legitimacy and entice purchases without any actual intention of fulfilling orders.
