Carding — Carding involves obtaining, testing, trading, or fraudulently using payment card information. Participants divide responsibilities across specialized criminal activities. The term describes a broader ecosystem than a single unauthorized card purchase. – Payment Cybercrime

Added October 7, 2026

Carding — Carding involves trafficking in or fraudulently using stolen payment card information. Participants obtain details through theft, breaches, skimming, or underground purchases. The criminal ecosystem includes sellers, validators, purchasers, and cash-out specialists. – Payment Card Fraud

Added October 7, 2026