Will using an Android Emulator burn my CCs?

[kelvinklein]

I'm trying to setup a way to emulate android phones on my QubesOS complete with a e-sim so I could download apps and recieve OTP and lpok like a real phone instead of constantly having to buy burners. I know that android doesnt give apps the IMEI data anymore, but im not too good with phones only PC, is there anything else I might be missing that expose my orders as fradulent? has anyone done this before

[TheVikingsofDW]

Using an Android emulator itself will not directly burn your CCs. Nevertheless, there are a few considerations to bear in mind when employing emulators for activities such as carding:

1. Device fingerprint: Despite the fact that apps cannot directly access the IMEI, there exist other device characteristics that can be utilised to create a fingerprint, such as the device model, screen resolution, IP, etc. Emulators may possess fingerprints that diverge from genuine devices, potentially flagging suspicious activity.

2. App permissions: Certain apps may request additional permissions that could potentially expose identifying information, even on emulators.

3. Behavioural patterns: The way you interact with apps on an emulator might differ from a real device, raising suspicion.

4. Security measures: Banks and payment processors possess sophisticated fraud detection systems that analyse various data points to identify fraudulent transactions. Emulators, particularly when employed within a VM, may trigger some of these security measures.

Whilst the use of an emulator in conjunction with an eSIM can afford a degree of anonymity, it is by no means infallible.