40 Rules of the Shadow Carder

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If you've decided to take a life of carding, at least read this. Believe me, it will help you, if it doesn't become your bible.

Don't be lazy.
If you've set a goal for yourself to earn money by any means necessary, go for it no matter what. Everyone wants to rest and relax, but to be able to afford it, you first need to work productively.

Don't be greedy.
Don't obsess over money; earn it calmly, with a cool head. Greed is destructive; it limits people's horizons.

Speak little.
Don't give people any specific information about yourself. Don't talk about your desires, dreams, or goals. They should be in your head and nowhere else. If an enemy knows what you want to achieve, they will be waiting for you there.

Never stop.
Set yourself lofty goals, so that upon reaching intermediate goals, you don't consider yourself a king or think you've reached your peak. There is no limit to perfection.

Develop yourself.
The world is constantly evolving; new technologies, new schemes, and new ways of thinking are emerging. If you want to achieve something global, study, read, and learn new things.

Don't have a social media profile with your personal information.
Remember, anything online can be hacked. So, make sure the real you isn't online, and then you can forget about paranoia.

Keep your money in cash; don't have bank cards, accounts, or anything else.
Everything should be legitimate. It's better to lose 10-20k when your shady wallet gets blocked than for the government to know where, how, and what you spend your money on.

Leave no trace.
Don't be stingy about throwing away expensive equipment that you used to do something nefarious. It's better to throw it away and lose a little than to sell it and risk getting caught.

Become your own psychologist.
Admit it, there are times when you want to pour out your heart to someone. You can't do that; all your thoughts should stay within you.

Don't let anyone get too close.
Even if you see someone as an interesting conversationalist, a like-minded person, that doesn't stop them from being your comrade major.

Have cover.
You must be able to explain at any moment where you got your money or where you were at the time.

Don't leave behind trophies.
Any evidence of your activities must always be destroyed.

Remember, you are alone.
Train yourself to understand this, and then you will lose the habit of trusting anyone.

Be well-rounded.
You must know the basics of all shady activities, be it virology, carding, weapons knowledge, payment and banking systems, or social engineering. Even if your activities are unrelated, you should know them. The time will come when you can combine all of this into one brilliant scheme that will bring you real money.

Rely on yourself.
You must become as autonomous as possible, then you will avoid the problems associated with someone letting you down.

NEVER meet in person with anyone who knows what you do.
You have a nickname, a login, a shadow name; hide behind it. None of your real-life friends should know what you do. They could be the first to turn you in.

Don't store information on your computer, phone, etc.
Paper is much better. It can be burned, eaten, or otherwise destroyed.

Be prepared for the authorities to come for you at any moment.
Carry an emergency kit and have an escape route if you don't want to be caught.

Anonymity doesn't exist.
Absolutely everything can be tracked; the main thing is to have sufficient motivation and knowledge.

Hope and prepare for the worst.
Always factor in the worst-case scenario in your calculations, whether financial or life-related, and be prepared for it.

Assess your capabilities realistically.
Remember, you're not a superhero, you're not a superhacker; there are people in the world who can do everything you do better.

Don't be afraid.
Conquer your fear; only then will you be able to act with a truly cool head.

Use a regular phone.
Preferably one with 0 IMEI; it won't be a problem for someone to eavesdrop on you, but it will make their job a little more difficult. Don't store contacts in your phone; all numbers should be in your head.

All logins and passwords must be different.
Make it impossible to link two of your accounts anywhere or find similarities.

Don't have an official job.
Don't have official sources of income. Be a shadow for the state. Be a person without a history.

Change your place of residence at least once every six months.
Your neighbors should know you as a quiet resident whose name no one really knows.

Be polite, have manners.
You should feel like a fish in water in any company. Different situations happen, you need to be prepared for everything.

Strengthen your body.
Exercise, learn to protect yourself.

Don't have addictions.
Be it alcohol, drugs, or nicotine. Then you will understand what true freedom means.

Root out your gambling.
It should be minimal enough to spur you to action. You must have complete control over it, and not waste all your earnings on betting.

Save money.
Of all the money you earn, put aside 10-15%. Believe me, the day will come when you will need it.

Don't start a family until you quit.
Remember, we are responsible for those we have tamed. Don't endanger your loved ones with your activities. It is much better to make a choice.

Sort out your conscience.
It should not interfere with your actions.

Have principles.
Even if you have nothing to eat, it is better to go pick berries or mushrooms in the forest than to rob old people. Have clear boundaries and never cross them.

Have a sense of proportion.
If you can't stop yourself, you will end up where you don't want to go.

Train your brain.
Store as much information as possible in it. Believe me, it is the safest place where you can hide something.

Don't get tattoos.
Keep your hair long enough that if you cut it, you wouldn't look like yourself. You should be able to become someone else at any moment.

You are not you.
Don't introduce yourself by your name where it's not necessary, and avoid places where it is necessary.

And most importantly: BE A HUMAN.
I'm not encouraging anyone to do anything illegal, but if you've already embarked on this path, be perfect in it.
 
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