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Newest scam on eBay– Feedback withdrawal request
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:01 am
by =^-..-^=
It looks like a legit email from eBay. Someone is asking to mutually withdraw feedback comments. It takes you to a sign-in site for ebay; but it is a bogus login to get your password.
There are also requests from 'Paypal' asking to update your account info. THey want to get your login as well.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:05 am
by Sankofa
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:10 am
by cwallace
Just click away and when it opens make sure it goes to a legit URL in the address box...
Tha tis why I filter all that stuff to a specific location based on sending address...not visible sending address, but ACTUAL sending address...
Definately report them when you can...
Chris
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:50 pm
by bwohlgemuth
Easiest way to avoid it? Type in the URL yourself....
Oh, and watch out for the "leave your cell number" on various websites, wifey got "signed up" for a crap load of services which I will be debating with VZ when the next bill comes out.
Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:58 pm
by deek
Another easy way is to use a text-based email client (I use pine) and you will readily see the URLs have nothing to do with paypal or ebay (or any other company they are trying to mimic).
I thought it was kinda funny, because one time I got a couple of these scams to an email address that I know I never registered on ebay or paypal...so it was obviously a scam...if you are smart and take a moment to look at this stuff, you will keep yourself safe from scams...
Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:14 am
by =^-..-^=
When Chase merged with our bank, there was an email with the Chase logo telling us to update our account online. I though that one was pretty clever.
Anyway, as soon as this investment deal with the Nigerian government pans out, I will be independently wealthy. . .