The most immediate use of a stolen card is a quick shopping spree. Thieves often target items that are easy to resell for cash, such as:

Thousands of card numbers are bundled and sold to other criminals for as little as $5 to $20 per card.

If a thief has more than just your card number—like your Social Security number or date of birth—they can sell a "Fullz" (full identity) package for much higher prices.

Often, the person who steals your information isn't the one who actually uses it. Instead, they sell it in bulk on the dark web .

Here is exactly what thieves do once they have your credit card information in their hands. 1. High-Value Shopping Sprees