Ever since I started making guides, I get tons and tons of messages on forums and Telegram from newbies looking for help. And in all their problems and messages, it's the same thing: they're either afraid of getting robbed, or they've already been robbed.
Robbed in this game is something else. It doesn't matter if you're new or have been playing for years, this shit bites. Every day my inbox is flooded with messages from carders who got scammed by buying "exclusive methods" or "high balance cards" or using a "trusted service". Same fucking story, different victim.
They keep PMing me about "trusted" card sellers on Telegram promising 100% success. Or they complain about losing their rent money to some idiot selling a "private method" that turned out to be a 2 year old PDF. The most painful part? This shit was preventable.
Most guides tell you to “just avoid the scammers, bro”, like it’s that simple. But this guide isn’t. We dive into the psychology of scammers, their favorite tricks, and the exact steps to spot their bullshit before it costs you money.
The feds may be watching, but the scammers are the ones who are really screwing up your operation. One burned card, one fake method, one dummy tool, and you’re down to hundreds while some idiot ripper laughs all the way to his crypto wallet.
There’s enough risk in this game without scammers taking a bite out of your profits. Between the feds, chargebacks, and AI-powered scam engines, the last thing you need is some piece of shit emptying your wallet with fake promises.
So forget the basic “trust no one” advice. We'll take a closer look at how some of these bad guys operate, their favorite games, and the specific steps to spotting their schemes before they can lay their hands on your money. Because in this world, getting ripped off isn't just expensive, it could be the difference between scaling your operation and going back to your 9-to-5 job.
The Mind of a Ripper
The ripper’s mind is tiny, and he knows it — that’s why he resorts to scamming. To avoid being ripped off, you must, at the very least, as I wrote in another unrelated guide, employ an adversarial mindset: put yourself in the ripper’s shoes. Think like the parasite you want to avoid.
Because just as we don’t want to spend money on what we card, the ripper is just one step above our degeneracy: he doesn’t even want to work for his money. While we’re out here perfecting our craft, studying AI systems, and mastering new techniques, these lazy bastards are busy creating fake screenshots, scamming store pages, and selling outdated techniques.
But here’s where it gets interesting: rippers aren’t targeting complete newbies anymore. Those idiots don’t have enough money to make their time worth it. They’re going after average carders — those who know enough to be dangerous, but not enough to recognize complex bullshit. Those who are successful enough to have some money but are still hungry enough to chase “exclusive” opportunities.
Your average ripper operates on pure desperation mixed with a bit of social engineering. They know that most carders are impatient, looking for quick profits and easy wins. So they wave fake promises like “instant cashout methods” or “100% valid cards” at hungry newbies. The
psychology is simple as hell: create artificial scarcity (“only 2 spots left”), add some FOMO (“price will go up tomorrow”), throw in a few fake guarantees or questions (“what is the current URL for xyz?”), and wait for desperate marks to bite. It’s the same scenario whether they’re selling dead cards, recycled methods, or non-existent tools.
Understanding this mindset is your first line of defense. When you know how these parasites think, when you can spot their psychological tricks, their schemes suddenly become transparent as hell.
Types of Rippers
Just like there are different types of carders, there are different types of rippers, and in this part 1, we will look at the most basic and numerous of them: astroturfers. Astroturfers
Astroturfers
are those who flood Telegram group chats, waiting for the next idiot to ask about a service or a seller. They have a bunch of accounts, and all these accounts do all day is passively wait in Telegram groups, answering people's questions, pretending to be the service/bot they are offering. It could be an SMS service, an OTP bot, a New CC store, etc. The end result is the same: anyone who ever sends money to these services will be SCAMMED.
Example 1:
Example 2:
Example 3:
As you can see, Example 1 is all about shooting down newbies looking for advice - creating a fake reputation with multiple accounts. The newbie can also be their own account, JAQ (Just Asking Questions). Examples 2 and 3 show their next level: marketing their scam service by pretending to be real, happy customers asking for links.
And this shit isn't limited to just bots and Telegram services. These scammers use the same scheme to promote their CC scam shops.
Example 4:
Example 5:
These scammers even sometimes post fake complaints about their own services, saying crap like “RipperShops latest database is only 75% up” or “Their support was slow, but the OTP Bot works fine” just to appear like they’re real customers giving honest feedback. It’s psychological warfare, designed to make their scams look legitimate through controlled negative feedback.
Astroturfing is a great example of social engineering in action, and it’s damn effective not just for the poor guy asking the first question, but for every newbie lurking in the group. Every fake conversation hammers home the idea that RipperBot/RipperShop is a trusted service. So when some newbie eventually needs an OTP bot or some cards, guess what “trusted” name is already programmed into their smooth brain? That’s right — straight to @ripperbot or RipperShop.xyz and good-bye, money.
Live examples to study
I will update them from time to time.
Lisguz:
Wrapping Up
Thousands to tens of thousands of dollars are stolen in this industry every day, and it’s the number one reason newbies quit carding before they even started. These rippers are a fucking cancer, killing potential carders and destroying trust in legitimate sellers and services.
And the astroturfers? These Telegram parasites are just the tip of the iceberg — small-time amateurs compared to the professional rippers we’ll expose next. We’re talking organized crews running complex schemes, fake marketplaces with hundreds of fake reviews, and method sellers with entire voucher networks ready to scam you out of thousands.
In the next part, we’ll dive into these more complex operations. The ones that don’t just rip off random Telegram newbies — they create entire ecosystems designed to drain your wallet. The ones that run counterfeit card shops with customer support and enough social proof to fool even seasoned carders.
Hopefully this series will help you spot these scumbags before they can lay their hands on your money. Because in this game, losing a few hundred bucks to some rip-off is not just money, it can be the difference between giving up on the game or achieving real success. Knowledge is power, and the more we expose these scumbags’ tactics, the harder it becomes for them to operate.
Stay cool and keep your money in your pocket where it belongs.
(c) Telegram: d0ctrine
Robbed in this game is something else. It doesn't matter if you're new or have been playing for years, this shit bites. Every day my inbox is flooded with messages from carders who got scammed by buying "exclusive methods" or "high balance cards" or using a "trusted service". Same fucking story, different victim.
They keep PMing me about "trusted" card sellers on Telegram promising 100% success. Or they complain about losing their rent money to some idiot selling a "private method" that turned out to be a 2 year old PDF. The most painful part? This shit was preventable.
Most guides tell you to “just avoid the scammers, bro”, like it’s that simple. But this guide isn’t. We dive into the psychology of scammers, their favorite tricks, and the exact steps to spot their bullshit before it costs you money.
The feds may be watching, but the scammers are the ones who are really screwing up your operation. One burned card, one fake method, one dummy tool, and you’re down to hundreds while some idiot ripper laughs all the way to his crypto wallet.
There’s enough risk in this game without scammers taking a bite out of your profits. Between the feds, chargebacks, and AI-powered scam engines, the last thing you need is some piece of shit emptying your wallet with fake promises.
So forget the basic “trust no one” advice. We'll take a closer look at how some of these bad guys operate, their favorite games, and the specific steps to spotting their schemes before they can lay their hands on your money. Because in this world, getting ripped off isn't just expensive, it could be the difference between scaling your operation and going back to your 9-to-5 job.
The Mind of a Ripper
The ripper’s mind is tiny, and he knows it — that’s why he resorts to scamming. To avoid being ripped off, you must, at the very least, as I wrote in another unrelated guide, employ an adversarial mindset: put yourself in the ripper’s shoes. Think like the parasite you want to avoid.
Because just as we don’t want to spend money on what we card, the ripper is just one step above our degeneracy: he doesn’t even want to work for his money. While we’re out here perfecting our craft, studying AI systems, and mastering new techniques, these lazy bastards are busy creating fake screenshots, scamming store pages, and selling outdated techniques.
But here’s where it gets interesting: rippers aren’t targeting complete newbies anymore. Those idiots don’t have enough money to make their time worth it. They’re going after average carders — those who know enough to be dangerous, but not enough to recognize complex bullshit. Those who are successful enough to have some money but are still hungry enough to chase “exclusive” opportunities.
Your average ripper operates on pure desperation mixed with a bit of social engineering. They know that most carders are impatient, looking for quick profits and easy wins. So they wave fake promises like “instant cashout methods” or “100% valid cards” at hungry newbies. The
psychology is simple as hell: create artificial scarcity (“only 2 spots left”), add some FOMO (“price will go up tomorrow”), throw in a few fake guarantees or questions (“what is the current URL for xyz?”), and wait for desperate marks to bite. It’s the same scenario whether they’re selling dead cards, recycled methods, or non-existent tools.
Understanding this mindset is your first line of defense. When you know how these parasites think, when you can spot their psychological tricks, their schemes suddenly become transparent as hell.
Types of Rippers
Just like there are different types of carders, there are different types of rippers, and in this part 1, we will look at the most basic and numerous of them: astroturfers. Astroturfers
Astroturfers
are those who flood Telegram group chats, waiting for the next idiot to ask about a service or a seller. They have a bunch of accounts, and all these accounts do all day is passively wait in Telegram groups, answering people's questions, pretending to be the service/bot they are offering. It could be an SMS service, an OTP bot, a New CC store, etc. The end result is the same: anyone who ever sends money to these services will be SCAMMED.
Example 1:
- Newbie: Which OTP Bot is the Best?
- Ripper Account #1: I've had success with this bot @ripperbot but I'm sure there are others out there
- Ripper account #2: yes, @ripperbot works, but I haven't been using their service much lately
Example 2:
- Ripper Account #3: Does anyone have any valid links to RipperBot?
- Ripper Account #4: Here you go, dude: @ripperbottg
Example 3:
- Ripper Account #5: Anyone use @ripperbot lately? Their service is pretty slow
- Ripper account #6: yeah dude, tech support responded within an hour
- Ripper Account #7: You Just Have To Be Patient With Them
As you can see, Example 1 is all about shooting down newbies looking for advice - creating a fake reputation with multiple accounts. The newbie can also be their own account, JAQ (Just Asking Questions). Examples 2 and 3 show their next level: marketing their scam service by pretending to be real, happy customers asking for links.
And this shit isn't limited to just bots and Telegram services. These scammers use the same scheme to promote their CC scam shops.
Example 4:
- Ripper account #8: rippershop.xyz has been doing well lately, I've entered and gotten 7/10 success on Amazon
- Ripper account #9: send fax to their new base in the US, clear antifraud
- Ripper account #10: got a screenshot bro?
- Ripper Account #8: *sends fake edited screenshot*
Example 5:
- Ripper Account #11: Does anyone have a current domain for rippershop? Their old one is down
- Ripper Account #12: It's rippershop.xyz now, bro
- Ripper account #13: I can confirm that rippershop.xyz works well
These scammers even sometimes post fake complaints about their own services, saying crap like “RipperShops latest database is only 75% up” or “Their support was slow, but the OTP Bot works fine” just to appear like they’re real customers giving honest feedback. It’s psychological warfare, designed to make their scams look legitimate through controlled negative feedback.
Astroturfing is a great example of social engineering in action, and it’s damn effective not just for the poor guy asking the first question, but for every newbie lurking in the group. Every fake conversation hammers home the idea that RipperBot/RipperShop is a trusted service. So when some newbie eventually needs an OTP bot or some cards, guess what “trusted” name is already programmed into their smooth brain? That’s right — straight to @ripperbot or RipperShop.xyz and good-bye, money.
Live examples to study
I will update them from time to time.
Lisguz:
Wrapping Up
Thousands to tens of thousands of dollars are stolen in this industry every day, and it’s the number one reason newbies quit carding before they even started. These rippers are a fucking cancer, killing potential carders and destroying trust in legitimate sellers and services.
And the astroturfers? These Telegram parasites are just the tip of the iceberg — small-time amateurs compared to the professional rippers we’ll expose next. We’re talking organized crews running complex schemes, fake marketplaces with hundreds of fake reviews, and method sellers with entire voucher networks ready to scam you out of thousands.
In the next part, we’ll dive into these more complex operations. The ones that don’t just rip off random Telegram newbies — they create entire ecosystems designed to drain your wallet. The ones that run counterfeit card shops with customer support and enough social proof to fool even seasoned carders.
Hopefully this series will help you spot these scumbags before they can lay their hands on your money. Because in this game, losing a few hundred bucks to some rip-off is not just money, it can be the difference between giving up on the game or achieving real success. Knowledge is power, and the more we expose these scumbags’ tactics, the harder it becomes for them to operate.
Stay cool and keep your money in your pocket where it belongs.
(c) Telegram: d0ctrine
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