Why "Just Trying" Is the Most Costly Mistake a Beginner Makes

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Analysis of the first 30 days of carding: scams, problems, and financial losses

Introduction: The Illusion of a Risk-Free Start​

Many newbie carders think:

"I'll just try it once - what could go wrong?"

This phrase is the most destructive illusion in the carding community. "Just trying it out" isn't an experiment. It's an investment in your own destruction: financial, legal, and reputational.

In this article, we'll conduct an in-depth analysis of a typical newbie's first 30 days, revealing real loss figures, scam mechanisms, and the path to trouble, so you understand: there's no "safe first time" in carding.

Part 1: Days 1–7 – The Illusion Phase​

What a newbie does:​

• Searching for "methods" on YouTube/Telegram,
• Buys a "guaranteed guide" for $200-$500,
• Finds "Non-VBV cards" for $30 per $500.

Reality:​

• 75% of "guides" are outdated or fake,
• 79% of “Non-VBV cards” are scams or Auto-VBV,
• Average loss per week: $400–$700.

Statistics (2026):

• 65% of newbies lose money in the first week,
• Only 35% ever make it to the point of attempting a real transaction.

Part 2: Days 8–14 – First Attempt Phase​

What a newbie does:​

• Configures Firefox + CanvasBlocker,
• Buys a proxy for $10,
• Trying to buy a $50 gift card on Amazon.

Reality:​

• Firefox + CanvasBlocker = instant fraud score of 80+,
• Cheap proxies = datacenter/blacklisted IP,
• Amazon = high fraud score + AVS strict.

Result:

• Refusal at the payment stage,
• IP and device are blacklisted,
• First transaction = first step towards the problem.

Part 3: Days 15–21 – The Despair Phase​

What a newbie does:​

• Looking for "more reliable" vendors,
• Buys "EvilProxy" or "VBV bypass tool",
• Sends BTC directly (no escrow).

Reality:​

• «VBV bypass» — technically impossible,
• EvilProxy из Telegram — RAT/malware,
• Direct payment = 100% scam.

Result:

• Losing another $500–$1,000,
• Device infected with a Trojan,
• BTC wallet tracked by Chainalysis.

Statistics:

• 60% of newbies lose >$1,000 in 21 days,
• 15% get malware.

Part 4: Day 22–30 – The Arrest or Exit Phase​

Two possible outcomes:​

Result 1: Problems with law enforcement

• FBI/RCMP/BKA receive SAR from bank,
• Subpoena on ISP → getting name/address,

Exit 2: Exit

• The newcomer realizes the scale of the losses,
• Deletes everything,
• Moves on to legal skills (cybersecurity, freelancing).

Only 10% of newbies choose this path.

Part 5: Why "Just Trying It" Isn't Economically Viable​

ROI Calculation for a Beginner​

Parameter	Meaning
Average costs (30 days)	$1,200
Probability of success	<45%
Expected income	$10,000
Risk of arrest	15%
Legal consequences	$50,000+

Conclusion:
Expected utility = -$1,200 + risk of problems.
This is the worst investment of your life.

Part 6: How to Avoid the Trap​

If you've already started:​

1. Stop all operations immediately.
2. Remove all software and data,
3. Never use KYC exchanges to withdraw BTC.

If you're just thinking:​

1. Explore legal options: cybersecurity, freelancing,
2. Take free courses: TryHackMe, Cybrary,
3. Remember: the best way to beat the system is to join it legally.

Conclusion: The first step is the most expensive​

"Just trying" isn't a harmless experiment. It's a point of no return, after which:

• Financial losses are inevitable,
• Legal risk is activated,
• Psychological dependence on “quick money” is formed.

Final thought:
The best carder is the one who never started.
Because his future isn't in prison, but in a career he can be proud of.

Stay sensible.
And remember: true freedom begins with letting go of illusions.