Cardi B Reveals $60,000 Credit Card Fraud...
‘Y’all Going to Jail’: Cardi B Reveals $60,000 Credit Card Fraud in Viral Takedown
NEW YORK — Cardi B has a message for the group of men she says stole her credit card: "Start packing your bags for prison."
During a fiery Instagram Live on Monday, April 6, the Grammy-winning rapper revealed that she was the victim of a coordinated fraud scheme after her American Express card went missing approximately two weeks ago. According to the "Enough (Miami)" artist, a group of four men managed to rack up a staggering $60,000 in fraudulent charges before her financial team was able to freeze the account.
The $40,000 Red Flag
The Bronx-born superstar explained that she first noticed something was wrong when she received an automated alert for a $40,000 purchase at Saks Fifth Avenue. While Cardi initially assumed the charge was a legitimate business expense made by one of her assistants, the second notification—just 35 minutes later—left no room for doubt.
“My phone goes ‘ding, ding, ding’ every time my card is used,” Cardi told her millions of followers. “When I saw $20,000 at the Apple Store right after the Saks charge, I knew some weird s**t was happening. I didn't even have to call my accountant; she called me.”
“Clear Pictures in Three Locations”
Cardi B isn't just venting; she claims to have the evidence to back up her threats. Working alongside her security team and accountants, the rapper stated they have already obtained high-definition surveillance footage from multiple retailers and a financial institution.
The Suspects' Alleged Spending Spree
| Location | Amount Spent | Evidence Obtained |
| Saks Fifth Avenue | $40,000 | Surveillance Video |
| Apple Store | $20,000 | Surveillance Video |
| Chase Bank | $0 (Attempted Withdrawal) | ATM Camera Footage |
| Total Damages | $60,000 | 4 Identified Suspects |
In a particularly bold move, Cardi alleged that the suspects even attempted to use the stolen card to withdraw cash at a Chase Bank, unaware that her specific American Express account is not configured for ATM access.
“Y’all are going to jail by the end of the week,” she shouted during the livestream. “I got clear pictures of y’all in all three locations. Y’all really thought I wasn't going to see $60,000 leaving my account?”
A Busy Legal Season for the Bardi Gang
The fraud incident comes during an intensely busy period for the rapper. Between the dismissal of her "Enough (Miami)" copyright lawsuit last week and her ongoing "Little Miss Drama" world tour, Cardi has been under a constant spotlight.
Industry experts noted that high-profile celebrities are increasingly becoming targets for sophisticated "physical theft" fraud, where cards are stolen and used in-person at luxury retailers before the owner notices the loss.
The Final Warning
While the four men have not yet been publicly identified by law enforcement, Cardi B’s team has reportedly handed all evidence over to the New York Police Department (NYPD) and American Express Fraud Division.
“One thing about me, I don’t play about my money,” Cardi concluded. “I work too hard for this. Y'all picked the wrong one.”
