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Marketplace for stolen credit cards disrupted by feds

· Published 22/11/2024 04:49 · Modified 22/11/2024 09:24

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Published
22/11/2024 04:49
Modified
22/11/2024 09:24
Tags
2024-11-22 credit card fraud cryptocurrency seizure cybercrime marketplace financial fraud law enforcement takedown popeyetools
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Federal authorities have shut down , an illicit online marketplace operating since 2016, which sold stolen credit card data and cybercrime tools. Three alleged administrators from Pakistan and Afghanistan face criminal charges. The platform offered credit card numbers, bank account information, and identity theft tools, with some card details selling for as low as $30. The site also provided refunds for invalid data and tools to verify stolen information. Authorities seized related domains and cryptocurrency assets, uncovering personal information of at least 227,000 individuals and estimating the administrators' earnings at $1.7 million. This action is part of a broader crackdown on cybercrime, including recent arrests related to ransomware and casino attacks.

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