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# Walkthrough

This guide covers the complete mission flow for both Criminals and Police. It is designed to be quick, easy to read, and covers all possible variations.

> \[!NOTE] This guide is broken down into two main sections: **The Criminal Side** and **The Police Side**.

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### 😈 The Criminal Side

Your goal is to steal card data, process it in a hidden lab, and cash it out for profit.

#### 1. Preparation (Buying Supplies)

Before you start, you need gear. Head to one of the **Blackmarket Suppliers** (e.g., Davis Alley or the Scrapyard).

**Essential Items to Buy:**

* **MSR Skimmer** or **Advanced Skimmer**: For stealing data at ATMs.
* **Data USB**: To store the stolen data.
* **Fraud Generator**, **Jerry Can**: To power your lab.
* **Hacking Laptop**, **Card Embosser (Printer)**: To process the stolen data.
* **Blank Magnet Cards** & **Blank Check Slips**: To print your fake cards and checks.

> \[!TIP] **Optional Gear:** The **Camera Jammer** reduces the chance of police alerts by 50%. The **RFID Skimmer** lets you steal data wirelessly from players.

#### 2. Data Collection (Skimming)

You need to install your skimmer on an ATM to steal credit card data.

1. **Find an ATM** anywhere in the city.
2. Use your **Skimmer** or **Advanced Skimmer** item.
3. Wait for data to collect:
   * **Passive (NPC) Data:** Takes 5 minutes (or 2.5 mins with Advanced Skimmer).
   * **Active (Player) Data:** Real players using the ATM will be skimmed instantly!
4. **Retrieve Data:** Go back to the ATM and retrieve your skimmer. If enough time has passed, the stolen data will be loaded onto your **Data USB**.

> \[!WARNING] Skimmer batteries die after 30-60 minutes. Retrieve them before they die, or the data is lost!

#### 3. The Lab (Data Processing)

Now you need to decrypt the stolen data and print fake cards.

1. **Set up the Lab:** Find a hidden location.
2. Place the **Fraud Generator** down. Use a **Jerry Can** to start it.
3. Place the **Hacking Laptop** and **Card Embosser** nearby (within 10 meters of the generator).
4. **Decrypt Data:** Use the Laptop. Insert your loaded **Data USB** and complete the hacking minigame. *(Success gives you decrypted data ready to print. Sometimes you might extract raw Crypto instead!)*
5. **Print Fakes:** Use the Card Embosser. Combine the decrypted data with a **Blank Magnet Card** or **Blank Check Slip** to print a Cloned Card or a Forged Check. Complete the minigame to finish printing.

> \[!CAUTION] Generators degrade over time and can break! You will need to repair them to keep power running.

#### 4. Cashing Out (Making Money)

You have fake cards/checks. Here are the ways to turn them into cash:

**Option A: ATM Cashout (Medium Risk)**

* Go to any ATM and use your **Cloned Card**.
* Complete the minigame to withdraw cash.
* *Risk:* If you fail the minigame, the card declines and alerts the police.

**Option B: Retail Fraud (Low/Medium Risk)**

* Go to Vangelico Jewelry and swipe your card for luxury goods (Rolex, Diamond Rings, Gold Chains).
* *Risk:* 25% chance the card declines and alerts the police.

**Option C: Check Fraud (High Risk, High Reward)**

* Take a **Forged Check** to the Pacific Standard Bank teller.
* Hand it in for a massive payout.
* *Risk:* 15% chance the teller realizes it's fake and triggers a silent police alarm.

**Option D: Online Wire Transfer (Safest)**

* Use your **Hacking Laptop** while powered to do a direct online wire transfer.
* Safely moves funds directly to your account.

**Option E: Standalone Fence (Easiest)**

* Go to the NPC Fence and sell your Cloned Cards directly for raw cash.

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#### 🚀 Advanced Criminal Strategy: ATM Malware & Jackpotting

Instead of normal skimming, you can attack the ATM software directly.

* **Silent Infection:** Install malware wirelessly via Bluetooth. It stays active for 30 minutes and automatically downloads up to 5 cards directly to your device as long as you stay within 8 meters.
* **Loud Jackpotting:** The ultimate heist. Play a very difficult minigame to force the ATM to dispense raw cash ($5000 - $15000).
  * *Warning:* 50% chance of an INSTANT police alert the moment you start!

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### 🚓 The Police Side

Your job is to stop the cybercriminals and respond to fraud alerts.

#### 1. Cybercrime Monitoring

* Get into a **Police Vehicle**.
* Access the **Cybercrime Monitoring Dashboard**. This allows you to track recent fraud activity and hotspots around the city.

#### 2. Responding to Dispatch Alerts

You will receive dispatch alerts when criminals make mistakes. Look out for:

* **Failed ATM Withdrawals:** Someone tried to use a cloned card and messed up the pin/minigame.
* **Suspicious Bank Activity:** A teller caught someone trying to cash a forged check.
* **Declined Luxury Purchases:** A stolen card was swiped at Vangelico Jewelry and declined.
* **ATM Jackpotting:** A loud, high-priority alert that someone is forcing an ATM to spit out cash.

#### 3. Investigation & Seizure

* **Seize Skimmers:** If you find a skimmer attached to an ATM, you can confiscate it. This removes the device and heavily damages the criminal's banking credit score.
* **Bust the Labs:** Criminals need physical props (Generators, Laptops, Printers) to process data. Listen for generators running in alleyways, abandoned buildings, or motels. You can seize their equipment if you find their lab!