Working with eBay and Amazon as a seller: creating fake accounts and cashing out

[Good Carder]

From carder to carders. Classic carding is when you buy goods with a stolen card. But there's a more elegant approach: you become a seller on a marketplace, sell a non-existent item, and the victim pays you with their own money. You're not stealing the card — you're stealing the platform and the buyer's trust. In this article, I'll discuss how to create a fake seller account on eBay and Amazon, how to sell digital goods for instant cashout, how to bypass verification using fake documents and deepfakes, and how to minimize the risk of blocked and frozen payments.

Part 1. Registering a Seller Account: From Choosing a Platform to Making Your First Sales​

eBay and Amazon are the largest marketplaces in the world. But their approaches to seller verification differ, and this determines their strategies.

1.1. eBay: Low Threshold, High Risks​

eBay is a more carder-friendly platform. Seller requirements are minimal: for a personal account, a verified email address, a linked credit card (for paying fees), and PayPal (in some countries) are sufficient. For a business account, you must also provide an SSN and legal address, but verification often doesn't include document verification at the early stages.

eBay uses Managed Payments, a single payment processing center that accumulates fees and periodically transfers funds to the seller's bank account. This means eBay acts not only as a marketplace but also as a payment aggregator. Payouts can be set up daily, weekly, or monthly. eBay's commission is 10-15% depending on the item category.

The main advantage of eBay for a bogus seller is that verification is often limited to email and a credit card. However, there is a downside: accounts with new sales are subject to strict holds. eBay may hold funds for up to 21 days for new sellers, and in some cases, up to 14-30 days after delivery confirmation, even with positive feedback. If fraud is suspected, funds may be frozen for up to 180 days. If there are persistent violations, your accounts may be linked via IP address, payment details, or devices, and blocking one will cascade down the others.

1.2. Amazon: High Threshold, High Profit​

Amazon is a much stricter platform. Sellers are required to provide:

• Passport information and selfies – in 2026, Amazon introduced virtual identity verification through video interviews for sellers who were subject to verification.
• A bank account registered in the same name as on the documents.
• Legal address and title deeds (or lease agreement).
• SSN and tax forms (for reporting to the IRS).

Since 2026, Amazon has been targeting "virtual offices" and shell companies, particularly in Hong Kong and other offshore jurisdictions. Address requirements have become stricter: verification via video call or a full set of documents verified via Zoom/Teams are now required. In 2026, Amazon also launched an OCR system that detects 98.6% of counterfeit documents and uses Google Street View to verify addresses.

Amazon's main advantage: buyers are more solvent there, allowing them to sell goods worth hundreds and thousands of dollars. But the risks are also higher: account suspension and confiscation of funds are common among shell sellers.

1.3. Comparison Chart: eBay vs. Amazon as a Target for a Fake Seller​

Criterion	eBay	Amazon Handmade / Seller
Seller verification	Easy (email + card + sometimes ID)	Strict (video call, passport, selfie, proof of address)
Time until first payment	14–21 days (in the case of)	7–14 days (hold)
Platform commission	10–15%	15–20% (plus a monthly fee of $39.99)
Risk of account blocking	High (eBay bans stealth accounts)	Very high (strict KYC)
Risk of confiscation of funds	Average (hold up to 180 days)	High (Amazon may freeze payments permanently)
Easy to create a fake account	Medium (clean IP, anti-detection required)	Very complex (requires verified documents, fake video)
Average amount per sale	$50–$200 (usually physical goods)	$100–$500 (digital and handmade)
Opportunity to sell digital goods	Medium (via eBay Digital Delivery, but confirmation required)	High (Amazon Kindle, software, subscriptions)

Verdict: For quick cashouts with minimal investment, eBay is better. For larger amounts and long-term transactions, Amazon is better, but keep in mind its strict verification requirements.

Part 2. Fake Documents and Virtual Offices: The Art of Legalization​

To create a fake seller account, you need to create a "legitimate" person and company.

2.1. eBay and Amazon: Personal Requirements​

• For eBay (personal seller): a name, address, phone number, and email address are sufficient. ID verification is not always required. However, to receive payments, you must link a bank account or PayPal account. To bypass verification on the eBay website, scammers often use stolen passport information, reissued through fictitious notarized copies, or rent bank accounts from dropshippers through premium services. According to forum reviews, to bypass verification on eBay, scammers often use stolen IDs, virtual email accounts, and also substitute bank cards, accounts, and IP addresses using specialized software to cover their tracks.
• For Amazon (business sellers): you must register a company (or indicate your sole proprietorship status). The following documents are required: passport, extract from the registry, SSN, registration certificate, and photos of your bank card or bank statement. In 2026, Amazon introduced a requirement that the bank account be registered in the same name as your passport. Personal accounts are no longer accepted for sellers. Therefore, before starting work with Amazon, you must have a shell company (usually registered through a law firm for $500–$1,500). Utility bills, rent, or bank statements may be required to verify your address.

2.2. Virtual offices and drop addresses​

The requirement for a physical address is the biggest challenge when registering as a seller.

For eBay, you can use virtual mailboxes. Services like Anytime Mailbox or iPostal1 provide a real address where you can receive mail (including credit card payments). However, eBay verifies your IP address and location, so your virtual office address must be in the same country you register from. For maximum anonymity, scammers use fake business registrations, disposable phone numbers, and hide your IP address through special services that allow them to impersonate users from the US or another target country. Using proxies and paid address change services, they also bypass location-based verification. For

Amazon, the requirements are stricter. Amazon may verify your address through Google Street View, request a lease agreement, and, if suspicious, conduct a video call for confirmation. Therefore, it's better to rent a real coworking space (shared office) or an office in a business center with a separate room for Amazon. The cheapest coworking space in the US or Europe costs $150–300 per month. That's the price of "legality."

2.3. Forging Documents for Amazon (OCR Protection and Its Bypass)​

In 2026, Amazon significantly tightened document authentication. Their OCR system can recognize over 200 types of counterfeits and detects forgeries with 98.6% accuracy. If document manipulation is detected (edge cropping, blurred seals), the system immediately rejects the application and blacklists the SSN and passport information. Forging documents using Photoshop is now impossible without professional tools that closely resemble the original. Darknet services are used to circumvent this process (a high-quality fake passport for Amazon verification costs $150–300). However, it's better to use real documents from a dropshipper you can afford.

Part 3. Bypassing verification through support: deepfake and fake screenshots​

If your account is under review, you'll need to contact customer support. By 2026, both eBay and Amazon are actively using video identification.

3.1. Video Interview with Amazon (Virtual Identity)​

Amazon implements video verification via "virtual identity verification" for sellers who raise suspicions. This verification process most often affects new accounts with unusually high turnover. Sellers must show their passport in real time and answer questions about their business.

How to circumvent this: use deepfake videos or hire an actor who resembles the photo on their passport. Since 2026, biometric verification bypass technologies have become even more accessible. Fraudsters use AI-generated faces and deepfake videos to fool facial recognition systems, including live verification. However, dynamic verification (which requires head movements and blinking) requires sophisticated tools.

A simpler approach is to purchase a verified Amazon seller account on the dark web (costing between $200 and $500). Such an account has already been verified and has some history. But be careful: Amazon can double-check the information at any time, and if the data doesn’t match, the account will be blocked.

3.2. Fake screenshots for eBay​

For eBay, verification is often limited to sending screenshots (of bank statements, ID cards). Fraudsters use AI-powered document generation to forge these files. They can also use stolen credentials to create fake accounts with a positive history, increasing their chances of success.

Part 4. Selling Non-Existent Products: From Listing to Instant Cashout​

Once a fake seller account is created, the fun begins: selling a product that doesn't exist.

4.1. Product Selection: Digital vs. Physical​

Physical goods require actual delivery and a tracking number. This is risky: the buyer can open a dispute, and eBay or Amazon will side with them. If you don't ship the item, the platform will refund your money and your account will be suspended.

Digital goods (gift cards, software, subscriptions, templates) are ideal. The buyer gets instant access to the item, and the seller doesn't incur any physical costs. However, many platforms restrict the sale of digital goods (eBay through the "Digital Delivery" category, Amazon through the "Software & Digital Services" section). Amazon requires digital goods to undergo additional verification, but for a dummy account, you can list a cheap item in a regular category, such as "office supplies" for $5. The buyer will receive a link to a PDF file, which you can upload to the system after payment.

4.2. Accelerated cashout through shell accounts and crypto​

Once the funds reach your seller account, you need to withdraw them to a crypto wallet under your control or cash.

For eBay: After a successful sale, eBay transfers the funds to your bank account (or Payoneer account). Verification may be required for the first withdrawal (usually 2FA via SMS or email). If you require high anonymity, use a crypto wallet linked to a virtual account with a non-resident bank.

For Amazon: Payouts are delayed for new sellers by up to 14 days. Funds can be withdrawn to the drop's bank account and then converted to USDT through P2P exchanges (see Article 155). Fees: The platform takes a percentage (10-20%), and withdrawal fees may also apply.

Part 5. Risks and their minimization​

5.1. Account blocking and payment freeze​

eBay and Amazon block accounts if:

• The seller is violating the rules (selling counterfeits, spoofing tracking numbers).
• The account is linked to other banned accounts (by IP, device, payment details).
• The seller does not pass identity verification.

When blocked, eBay may hold funds for 30-60 days to cover potential returns and chargebacks. In some cases, up to 180 days.

Amazon also uses "Account Level Reserve" — an automatic hold on a portion of funds to cover potential claims under the A-to-Z Guarantee. In the event of a full block, Amazon may confiscate all outstanding funds.

Mitigation strategy:

• Use a fly-by-night account for large sums. Make one or two sales, withdraw the money, and then "burn" the account (stop logging in). Don't attempt to operate the account for more than 2-3 weeks.
• For eBay, buy established accounts with a sales history to reduce the risk of holds. It's also possible to sell accounts for specific projects, which ensures a steady income stream without direct involvement in dubious transactions.
• For Amazon, use a pool of 5-10 accounts and distribute sales between them so that no one account gets too much attention.

5.2. A-to-Z Guarantee (Amazon) and Buyer Protection Returns (eBay)​

If a buyer claims an item was not received or is not as described, the platform can refund the money by debiting your seller account. Amazon tightened this policy in 2026: in France, for example, the Amazon A-to-Z Team systematically rejects delivery confirmations and refunds buyers even with signatures and GPS coordinates. Fraudsters take advantage of this by ordering expensive items to fictitious addresses, then opening a dispute and receiving a full refund without returning the item. In some cases, winning an A-to-Z can cause your Order Defect Rate (ODR) to rise to a critical level, after which Amazon blocks your account.

How to protect yourself:

• Sell products only with trackable delivery (tracking number).
• For digital products, record the fact of downloading (logs, IP).
• If a dispute arises, please provide the platform with all possible information.

Part 6. A Comprehensive Checklist for a Fraudulent Seller​

• Choose a platform: eBay – for a quick start and small amounts; Amazon – for larger sales, but with stricter verification requirements.
• Prepare your documents: use stolen/fake IDs or purchase a verified account on the darknet. For Amazon, a bank account registered in the same name is required.
• Set up a proxy and anti-detection: each account is its own "digital identity" with a unique fingerprint.
• Register as a seller: use fake information and a virtual office (for Amazon, a real coworking space).
• Get verified: for Amazon, create a deepfake video or hire an actor. For eBay, submit fake screenshots.
• Sell digital products (gift cards, software, subscriptions). They don't require physical delivery, and payments are confirmed automatically.
• Receive payouts to a drop account (Payoneer, Advcash, crypto wallet), and from there - in crypto or cash.
• Monitor holds and limits. Don't withdraw large amounts at once; warm up your account with small sales.
• Be prepared to "burn" your account. If eBay or Amazon suspects fraud, your account will be blocked and cannot be restored.

Summary​

The "fake seller" scheme is one of the most effective in a carder's arsenal. You don't steal a card; you sell a product that doesn't exist and receive real money from an unsuspecting buyer. eBay is easier to access, but Amazon is more profitable.

The main risks are account blocking, payment freezes (up to 180 days), and refunds through buyer protection systems (A-to-Z and Buyer Protection). But if you adhere to OPSEC, use clean proxies and anti-detection, don't be stingy with payments, and burn accounts in a timely manner, fake sales can become your main source of income.

A quick one-line reminder:
"eBay means quick entry and fast hold. Amazon means strict verification, but the payout is huge. A fake seller isn't a hacker, but an actor posing as a legitimate business. Sell digital goods, withdraw through Payoneer, burn accounts, and don't keep funds on the platform for more than 24 hours."