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Paul 12-02-2005 19:49
Another scam e-mail (pretending to be from ebay)
 
Beware of another if you have an ebay account;

Quote:

Dear User, eBay needs a correct information from you.

eBay requires correct credit card information in full each month on accounts with balances of $1.00 or greater and if your account becomes past due. We are unable to verify or authenticate your credit/debit card information on file with us. You have been pre-indefinitely suspended from because credit cards information incorrect (credit card number, pin, expdate or cvv2 code). If you feel you have been suspended in error or want to appeal this decision by providing additional information, we offer you the ability to place or change the information you submit to us.
Important: In order to continue buying and selling, you must have a valid account information on file at . Please update information in your account now by click here and entering the new information yourself in your account. Or click to this link below :

<url removed>

Per the User Agreement, Section 9, we may immediately issue a warning, temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your membership and refuse to provide our services to you if we believe that your actions may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our users or us. We may also take these actions if we are unable to verify or authenticate any information you provide to us. Due to the suspension of this account, please be advised you are prohibited from using in any way. This includes the registering of a new account.

An email regarding this was sent to you at xxxx.xxxxx@ntlworld.com.

Regards,

SafeHarbor Team
When checked, the links do not go to ebays site .... it's another scam to get CC details.

(the first line is a bit of a givaway - "Ebay needs a correct information ..... " - great english, and it gets worse as you read it :rolleyes:

Paul 18-02-2005 16:35
Re: Another scam e-mail (pretending to be from ebay)
 
and yet another today ;

Quote:
It's that time of year again! With 2005 now upon us, we have updated the eBay user agreement. As a result of the update, your account will be restricted until you have followed the link below and reconfirmed your contractual agreement with eBay. We apologize for any inconvience as a result of the update, but as a large e-commerce entity we are required to receive an updated agreement at the beginning of each year.

After agreeing to the contract linked below, please feel free to check out some of the new auction styles for 2005. eBay now features pre-set auction details making selling easier than ever! Simply have eBay find your item, and it will present you with a preset information block regarding your product.

Here at eBay, we are constantly working harder to make your auctions this year better then ever. We will be continuously adding features to improve your eBay experience like never before, and your eBay account is a first row seat to the action! So dont let your account expire, update your settings today, its a simple process, and will only take a few moments. All accounts not verified by February 28, 2005, will be subject to removal, and it may be required to register again to continue using eBay services.

To update your account now, please follow the link below, validate your information, and verify your acceptance of the updated agreement.

https://<disguised url> > routes to a script on 62.193.209.144
I'm not daft enough to fall for this > but many will :disturbd:.

nffc 18-02-2005 17:32
Re: Another scam e-mail (pretending to be from ebay)
 
Aww, post the link so i can send them offensive messages...

Halcyon 21-02-2005 14:56
Re: Another scam e-mail (pretending to be from ebay)
 
People can report spoof and dodgy Ebay Fake E-mails to Ebay here:

spoof@ebay.co.uk

More info here

Paul 21-02-2005 15:16
Re: Another scam e-mail (pretending to be from ebay)
 
JFYI : I do forward them to ebay on that address. :)

Stephen 21-02-2005 15:18
Re: Another scam e-mail (pretending to be from ebay)
 
I got this email this morning although from paypal and knew straight away it was fake as my paypal is on my hotmail account not ntlworld. Funny thing is though I got exactly the same email 5mins later(with exactly the same contents but apparently from visa.com???? the system making these up was a bit slack there me thinks!!


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