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Financial Fraud

Using stolen credit-card numbers to make purchases, testing cards to validate them, or trading card dumps are core acts of carding that meet the elements of financial fraud and identity theft in many legal systems.

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Jan 29, 2026

What legal risks do people face when accessing or using carding websites?

Accessing or using websites exposes individuals to clear criminal exposure—carding is a form of credit‑card and identity fraud that is illegal in most jurisdictions and can lead to fines, imprisonment...