Author: Mike Byrne
Date: 08:40:38 06/29/03
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On June 29, 2003 at 11:38:29, Mike Byrne wrote: >sorry for the off topic - but this could be important to you if you use Ebay at >all. > >I received this message today, alledgely from Ebay - but obviously it is not >from Ebay... >============================================================================= >"Dear eBay User, >During our regular update and verification of the accounts, we couldn't verify >your current information. Either your information has changed or it is >incomplete. >Please update and verify your information by signing in your account below : >If the account information is not updated to current information within 5 days >then, your access to bid or buy on eBay will be restricted. >go to this link below: > >http://www.ebay.com/acounts/memb/avncenter/?dll87443%2213 > >***Please Do Not Reply To This E-Mail As You Will Not Receive A Response*** > > >Thank you >Accounts Managent > >As outlined in our User Agreement, eBay will periodically send you information >about site changes and enhancements. Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement >if you have any questions. > >Copyright 2002 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved. >Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners. >eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc > >" >============================================================================= > >this is a scam for people trying to steal your money - it's not from Ebay > >the site > >"http://www.ebay.com/acounts/memb/avncenter/?dll87443%2213" is non-existant - >note how accounts is mispelled. When you click on the link you are actually >redirected to this site: that is when you click on the "link" in the email you will be redirected - you will be not redirected with this link > >http://www.eparduotuve.lt/x/ > >Once you have provided this fraudalant site made to look like a real Ebay site >with your Ebay and Payal ID's and password information - kiss your money good >buy. > >============================================================================== > >Best practices - > >1. Never use the links in the email and click - copy the link as text and then >paste. > >2. Never provide your account information (passwords. user ids) on request - >EVER. They have all the information already. If there was problem you would >have found out on the initial sign up.
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