Encoding – what is it and why do we need these devices?
Encoding is another area of real carding. It is a logical continuation of skimming – after all, if you managed to get the data, then you need to use it somehow. In this article, I will talk about encoding and give you basic tips on what to do and what not to do.
What are encoders and encoders?
Encoding in carding – recording a copy of the magnetic stripe of a real card on clean plastic. An encoder is a device that records to a magnetic stripe. The process is relatively simple — you install plastic with a magnetic stripe in the device, wait a few seconds and get a working copy of the card.
At its core, the entire process is a transfer of information. It represents the card number and recorded code for making a payment, which, when made at an ATM or terminal, gives access to the device and allows you to make a payment. This payment method sometimes requires entering a pin code (if the payment amount is exceeded) or signing a receipt, which is checked by experienced sellers.
After receiving the finished plastic – you can go to the store and make your own purchases. However, here you need to be able to remain anonymous, and there are also some nuances.
What do I need to work with?
To get started with encoding, you will need:
Also, you should not choose Russian bank cards. Of course, you will eventually become known, but it is much easier for Russian banks to start searching for you than for foreign ones. Especially when it comes to banks in countries that have nothing to do with Russia.
What's next?
After you have recorded the map and prepared the documents – you can go to the store. It is best to choose equipment for purchase – it is easier to resell it later. I do not advise you to try to deceive ATMs – they are authenticated by 3D printing on the card, and it is extremely expensive to fake them.
When buying, be confident. Of course, you should not go around the store all day under the lenses of cameras, but if you run into the store, grab the first thing that comes to hand and punch it as quickly as possible at the checkout-I can get suspicious. Come up, choose an item, and calmly go to the checkout-there you will calmly punch your product and be able to put a signature on the receipt, which will save you from any suspicion.
And if you don't want to go to the store at all?
Going to a store with someone else's card is always a huge risk. Now there are cameras everywhere, magnetic tapes are rarely used anymore (everything is now based on contactless payWave, although an experienced encoder can fake an NFC chip, because the technology has been around for decades), and special services sometimes hunt for carders.
Everything made can be successfully resold. There are a lot of people who want to do real carding on carding forums, but it is not so easy to find ready-made documents and plastic. You can resell them for different amounts-starting from 10-20 thousand for a low-quality kit and ending with 50-70 thousand for an excellent card and good documents. However, in this case, you will have to prepare for the fact that you will need to learn the basics of secretly sending a card and documents.
Also, to get started, you will need to recommend yourself on the forum. For example, work for the first time through guarantors or confirm your seriousness by making a deposit to the forum administration – this will give you additional advertising in a number of verified sellers and the confidence of your customers in receiving the goods they ordered.
Encoding is another area of real carding. It is a logical continuation of skimming – after all, if you managed to get the data, then you need to use it somehow. In this article, I will talk about encoding and give you basic tips on what to do and what not to do.
What are encoders and encoders?
Encoding in carding – recording a copy of the magnetic stripe of a real card on clean plastic. An encoder is a device that records to a magnetic stripe. The process is relatively simple — you install plastic with a magnetic stripe in the device, wait a few seconds and get a working copy of the card.
At its core, the entire process is a transfer of information. It represents the card number and recorded code for making a payment, which, when made at an ATM or terminal, gives access to the device and allows you to make a payment. This payment method sometimes requires entering a pin code (if the payment amount is exceeded) or signing a receipt, which is checked by experienced sellers.
After receiving the finished plastic – you can go to the store and make your own purchases. However, here you need to be able to remain anonymous, and there are also some nuances.
What do I need to work with?
To get started with encoding, you will need:
- The encoder itself – you can either build it yourself or buy it. Buy an encoder is offered on many carding forums, and assembling an encoder on adruino is also not very difficult. Of course, the scheme is not so easy to get, they are not available in the public, but equipment sellers can share them for a fee. Plus, self-collection – control of the firmware and knowledge of what exactly you are holding in your hands.
- Documents. Documents are required to confirm your identity. You can also order them on the Darknet, or take someone else's passport and order plywood, which will be somewhat cheaper.
- Plastic. Moreover, the better it is, the less suspicion you will arouse on the part of sellers. It should resemble a real map, have the name you need, and all the other attributes of a modern map. Unfortunately, it is almost impossible to make a good map yourself – this requires the plastic itself, stickers, and heat extraction equipment. It is best to order plastic from trusted sellers – you can also find them on carding forums.
Also, you should not choose Russian bank cards. Of course, you will eventually become known, but it is much easier for Russian banks to start searching for you than for foreign ones. Especially when it comes to banks in countries that have nothing to do with Russia.
What's next?
After you have recorded the map and prepared the documents – you can go to the store. It is best to choose equipment for purchase – it is easier to resell it later. I do not advise you to try to deceive ATMs – they are authenticated by 3D printing on the card, and it is extremely expensive to fake them.
When buying, be confident. Of course, you should not go around the store all day under the lenses of cameras, but if you run into the store, grab the first thing that comes to hand and punch it as quickly as possible at the checkout-I can get suspicious. Come up, choose an item, and calmly go to the checkout-there you will calmly punch your product and be able to put a signature on the receipt, which will save you from any suspicion.
And if you don't want to go to the store at all?
Going to a store with someone else's card is always a huge risk. Now there are cameras everywhere, magnetic tapes are rarely used anymore (everything is now based on contactless payWave, although an experienced encoder can fake an NFC chip, because the technology has been around for decades), and special services sometimes hunt for carders.
Everything made can be successfully resold. There are a lot of people who want to do real carding on carding forums, but it is not so easy to find ready-made documents and plastic. You can resell them for different amounts-starting from 10-20 thousand for a low-quality kit and ending with 50-70 thousand for an excellent card and good documents. However, in this case, you will have to prepare for the fact that you will need to learn the basics of secretly sending a card and documents.
Also, to get started, you will need to recommend yourself on the forum. For example, work for the first time through guarantors or confirm your seriousness by making a deposit to the forum administration – this will give you additional advertising in a number of verified sellers and the confidence of your customers in receiving the goods they ordered.
