Short answer
A "Reddit CVV shop list" is a post that names card-checking sites or Telegram channels. Most of those posts come from the shops. Reddit's content policy bars transactions in stolen data, so the threads get removed. The lists that stay up name sites that stopped working or sites that take a deposit and stop replying.
What the term means
CVV stands for card verification value, the three or four digit code on a payment card. In carding forums, "CVV shop" means a site that sells card numbers, names, addresses, and CVV codes taken from breaches or skimmers. A "shop list" is a directory of those sites. Reddit is not a source for that directory. Posts are ads, complaints, or reposts of old lists.
Why Reddit threads do not hold up
- Removal: Reddit's user agreement bans content that facilitates illegal transactions. Threads disappear within hours or days.
- Self-promotion: shop operators post their own domains under new accounts. Vote counts come from a small set of accounts.
- Stale domains: lists copied from 2019 to 2022 point to sites that closed or were seized.
- Exit scams: the operator takes the deposit and blocks the buyer. The buyer cannot report the loss without admitting to a crime.
Legal status in the United States
18 U.S.C. Section 1029 covers fraud and related activity in connection with access devices. Buying, selling, or possessing card numbers with intent to defraud carries prison terms and fines. Prosecutors have charged buyers, not only sellers. A purchase from a shop is a federal offense even if the buyer never uses the card.
What happens to the card data
Card data moves through breaches, skimmers, and phishing kits. The bank cancels the card after the first failed charge or the first chargeback. The window between purchase and cancellation is short. Buyers who test the card often find it blocked.
Understanding CVV Shops in Online Forum Discussions
Scam patterns to expect
- A deposit is required before any card is shown.
- "Checker" tools return a valid response to keep the buyer paying.
- Free sample cards come from accounts the bank has flagged.
- Support accounts answer until the second payment.
Reporting
Card fraud and identity theft reports go to the FTC. Internet crime complaints go to the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. Issuers take reports by phone. Reddit posts that advertise stolen data can be reported to Reddit admins through the report function.