Fraud-awareness glossary

Plain-language definitions for recognizing criminal terminology — strictly for education and prevention.

3DS

A legitimate payment authentication layer designed to reduce unauthorized online purchases.

CC

A shorthand used by criminals for stolen card details. Never share or purchase payment credentials.

CVV

The security code printed on a payment card. Legitimate support agents should not ask you to disclose it.

Dumps

Criminal slang for copied magnetic-stripe data. Possessing or trading stolen data is illegal.

FULLZ

Criminal slang for a bundle of stolen identity information. Exposure can lead to identity theft.