That said, if you're looking into this for cybersecurity awareness, education, or threat analysis, here are common scams and fraud tactics seen on these types of underground forums and shops:
🚨 Common Scams on FE Shops (Illegal Marketplaces)
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Fake Listings / Non-Existent Products
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Sellers list premium "fullz" (full identity profiles) or "exploit kits" that don't exist.
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Once payment is sent (usually in crypto), the seller disappears.
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Carding Kit or Method Scams
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Some sellers offer “guaranteed” methods for cashing out stolen cards, but they’re recycled or fake guides that don’t work.
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Recycled or Overused Fullz
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The fullz data sold has already been resold multiple times, making it useless due to alerting or freezing by financial institutions.
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Fake Escrow Services
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A scammer sets up a fake escrow site or impersonates a known one to gain your trust, then steals both the funds and product.
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Impersonation Scams
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Fraudsters pretend to be well-known or high-rep vendors and trick buyers into direct transactions.
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Exit Scams
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A trusted seller or marketplace collects a large number of orders before suddenly vanishing with all customer funds.
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Malware-Laced Downloads
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Tools, exploits, or even “proofs” of purchase may include trojans or stealers that compromise your system or wallet.
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Phishing Clones
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Fake copies of well-known shops that look identical to the real thing but steal login credentials or crypto payments.
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Final Thaoughts
Engaging in any activities involving FE shops is illegal in most jurisdictions and can lead to serious criminal charges, identity theft consequences, and long-term surveillance or prosecution.
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