Short answer
I will not write a guide on selling CVV data. Selling stolen card numbers, security codes, or full cardholder records is a federal crime in the United States. There is no lawful method for it and no legal marketplace that handles it. This page covers the statute and what to do if your card data was taken.
The law
18 U.S.C. § 1029 covers fraud and related activity connected to access devices. A credit card number and its CVV are access devices under that statute. The law bars producing, selling, transferring, or possessing device-making equipment, and it bars trafficking in access devices. Section 1029 also reaches bulk card data sales, including records that pair a card number with a name, address, and security code.
Sentences depend on the count and the conduct. Basic offenses carry a maximum of 10 years. Aggravated offenses carry longer maximums. Prosecutors add charges under 18 U.S.C. § 1028 for identity theft, 18 U.S.C. § 1343 for wire fraud, and 18 U.S.C. § 1956 for money laundering when a case involves card data.
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How these cases get built
- A single cardholder dispute can open an investigation.
- Card networks and processors keep transaction logs.
- Marketplace takedowns yield chat logs and account records.
- Co-defendants testify in exchange for shorter sentences.
What to do if your card is compromised
Contact the issuer first. In the US you can file a report at IdentityTheft.gov and a complaint with the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center. The Fair Credit Reporting Act lets you place a fraud alert or a free credit freeze with the three major bureaus.
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What this page does not cover
It does not list markets, vendors, pricing, escrow methods, or opsec steps. That information is operational and it exists to support a crime.