This should be apparent to all, but I know all of us can become sloppy with OpSec at times when we get comfortable with our usual routine and we feel it is enough to protect us. You should never consider yourself 100% safe of course and ALWAYS keep your guard up, don't let anything slide.
If you aren't aware of what's been going on over at /r/fakeid then you should probably take a look at these threads:
https://pay.reddit.com/r/fakeid/comments/2vkn6d/serious_buyer_warning_for_the_following_vendors/
https://pay.reddit.com/r/fakeid/comments/2vkhpv/this_may_be_the_tip_of_the_iceberg/
https://pay.reddit.com/r/fakeid/comments/2vkwej/rgf_opsec_updates/
It may not be completely relevant to this sub since essentially everyone there sells through clearnet sites in order to sell to the obvious Google search kiddies looking for a fake ID to buy. However, I feel it's a good reminder to not trust anyone who speaks to you over Reddit and such or sends you any sort of software. LE will use lots of tactics to gain your trust and entice you with all sorts of offers, if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
It's still a mess over there as all the circumstances are still unclear, but this is their equivalent of Operation Onymous, I suppose.
Also, a subtle warning for anyone who is/has been a large re-seller or Fake ID vendor recently and have dealt with any of the suspected LE accounts or any of the busted vendors who could potentially have your details, of course you guys need to check your OpSec to be on the safe side. I assume buyers should be safe, but you should never assume things.
Wow. THis should be a lesson as well to those who are thinking of building a DNM site w/ outsourced developers. I remember a few times of developers offering their services to build a market OR would be DNM kingpins asking who they can reach out to to build their site.
The absolute only way to build a site is yourself OR with a technical partner who has skin in the game as well. While I'm not saying every developer out there is LE hiding out, I'm saying there is no way you can be certain they are not.