The sting, known as Operation Card Shop, was established to thwart criminals from stealing credit or debit card information from the Internet and using the information for fraudulent transactions.

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The first investigation of its kind for the FBI, "Operation Card Shop, " offered investigators a window into how alleged thieves communicate and interact on similar sites that have proliferated on the Internet.

WSJ: Arrests Made in Massive Online Sting Operation

All guests who come through the doors of the White House throughout the holiday season are invited to fill out an Operation Honor Card pledging to serve their community.

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