Drops for Stuff: An Analysis of Reshipping Mule Scams - USENIX Enigma 2016

Explore an in-depth analysis of reshipping mule scams in this 22-minute conference talk from USENIX Enigma 2016. Delve into the world of credit card fraud and advanced monetization schemes as Professor Giovanni Vigna from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and CTO of Lastline, Inc., uncovers the intricacies of this growing cybercrime trend. Learn about the recruitment of unsuspecting U.S. citizens as "work-from-home" employees, the process of purchasing high-value products with stolen payment information, and the subsequent resale on the black market. Examine the challenges in tracing and stopping these shipments, and understand why reshipping scams have become a preferred method for cybercriminals to convert stolen credit card information into cash. Gain insights into the data sources, technology, and capture mechanisms used in these operations, as well as potential intervention approaches and FBI collaboration efforts to combat this sophisticated form of financial fraud.