Newest scam on eBay– Feedback withdrawal request

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:01 am

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.

Sankofa · Post by **Sankofa** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:05 am

spoof@paypal.com

Post by **cwallace** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:10 am

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

bwohlgemuth · Post by **bwohlgemuth** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 12:50 pm

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.

deek · Post by **deek** » Mon Jun 05, 2006 5:58 pm

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...

=^-..-^= · Post by **=^-..-^=** » Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:14 am

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. . .