Wired
Old-School Credit Card Scams Are Far From Dead
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Credit card scams using traditional methods remain active. The Federal Trade Commission reported receiving complaints about mail-based card fraud schemes in 2025. Law enforcement agencies continue to investigate cases involving intercepted credit card offers and counterfeit cards sent through postal systems.
Original reporting: https://www.wired.com/story/kernel-panic-old-timey-credit-card-scams/