I received this convincing but bogus email supposedly from EBAY complete with the colorful logo at the top (not shown here) requesting that I update my information to keep my account active.
Cut and pasting the supposed link to my browser only got a dead end-as I suspected.
..Typically, if you just click on their link in one of these scam emails,it'll take you to the scammers next bogus page, but if you put the URL into your browser and try and go to the page, nothing happens.
I've written EBAY and they confirmed that the letter is bogus.
If you've received one of these emails and did input your personal SS# or CC# you'll need to take steps to change your account number or contact the SS office etc..
In my previous thread on this subject, board user PicFlight wondered how they can access your bank account with just your number.. I don't know how they do it-but they do.
Never reply to a request for personal information without contacting the bank, or online company etc directly first.
Here's the bogus letter
From : eBay customer service <[email protected]>
Reply-To : [email protected] :
Wednesday, December 3, 2003 5:49 PM
To : (my email address)@hotmail.com
Subject : Your eBay account Registration Suspension
Dear eBay customer ,
During our regular update and of all accounts , we could not verify your current stored information.
Your stored information is not correct or incomplete.
Please update your information by signing in your account :
https://cgi1.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?verifyaccount
If your eBay information is not updated within 7 days , then your access to sell or bid will be restricted.
*** Please do not reply to this e-mail ***
As outlined in our User Agreement , eBay will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.
Visit our User Agreement and Privacy Policy if you have any questions.
Announcements | Register | Safe Trading Tips | Policies | Feedback Forum | About eBay
Copyright © 1995-2003 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
The letter looked 100% convincing, but I wasn't about to give out anything w/o checking first.
Be sure and pass the word on this along to family, friends, - everyone!
Cut and pasting the supposed link to my browser only got a dead end-as I suspected.
..Typically, if you just click on their link in one of these scam emails,it'll take you to the scammers next bogus page, but if you put the URL into your browser and try and go to the page, nothing happens.
I've written EBAY and they confirmed that the letter is bogus.
If you've received one of these emails and did input your personal SS# or CC# you'll need to take steps to change your account number or contact the SS office etc..
In my previous thread on this subject, board user PicFlight wondered how they can access your bank account with just your number.. I don't know how they do it-but they do.
Never reply to a request for personal information without contacting the bank, or online company etc directly first.
Here's the bogus letter
From : eBay customer service <[email protected]>
Reply-To : [email protected] :
Wednesday, December 3, 2003 5:49 PM
To : (my email address)@hotmail.com
Subject : Your eBay account Registration Suspension
Dear eBay customer ,
During our regular update and of all accounts , we could not verify your current stored information.
Your stored information is not correct or incomplete.
Please update your information by signing in your account :
https://cgi1.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?verifyaccount
If your eBay information is not updated within 7 days , then your access to sell or bid will be restricted.
*** Please do not reply to this e-mail ***
As outlined in our User Agreement , eBay will periodically send you information about site changes and enhancements.
Visit our User Agreement and Privacy Policy if you have any questions.
Announcements | Register | Safe Trading Tips | Policies | Feedback Forum | About eBay
Copyright © 1995-2003 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement and Privacy Policy.
The letter looked 100% convincing, but I wasn't about to give out anything w/o checking first.
Be sure and pass the word on this along to family, friends, - everyone!
