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by cobzilla 5 days ago
This article is about the mechanics, but the title implies this is unethical. Why is this practice considered unethical?
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Using stolen credit cards, or chargebacks, to buy something, and then resell that thing, for profit.

"Why is this practice considered unethical?"

Next week: Shoplifting batteries and laundry detergent, and reselling it on Ebay. "Why is this practice considered unethical?"

Is it ethical?
It's token piracy, plain and simple.