Why would eBay send USA buyers this from the UK
Probably another scam...........
Forgot your password?
If you did not forget your password, please ignore this email.
To choose a new password, please go to the URL below:
(please use it exactly as is including all trailing fullstops)
http://cgi3.ebay.co.uk/aw-cgi/pass/$1$24965$Wa0FIFthxGdzJ6LWfxOKk0a
This request was made from:
IP address: 81.86.4.217
ISP host: 81-86-4-217.dsl.pipex.com
Thank you for using eBay!
http://www.ebay.co.uk
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posted on July 16, 2003 07:28:17 AM
Yes, I received that email also & forwarded it to SafeHarbor, who did confirm it was a scam. Now all of my auctions have been cancelled. See my posts!
posted on July 16, 2003 08:21:13 AM
yes I read your post after I made mine. Yes I forwarded mine also. I would think there would be an easier way to make money than try and do this. Nothing is sacred anymore.
posted on July 16, 2003 08:25:34 AM
Isn't that obviously a scam letter to everyone? If that email can harvest some passwords ( which may be the same as the paypal password ) then a truly clever letter has a very good chance of harvesting valuable passwords.
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posted on July 16, 2003 08:35:36 AM
none of you can beat the one i received this morning.
it asked for the whole enchillada-password,driver license number,ss number,cc data,billing address.
except when you click on CONTINUE button,it takes me to a site no longer valid.
the reply email addr looks odd-
[email protected]
posted on July 16, 2003 12:11:35 PM
Well how's that for timing?
I'm sitting here reading this thread when I hear the "Doo Doo" of outlook express telling me I have mail..and lo and behold! It's the same UK scam. Amazing!
(joining Kiara in the head shaking thing..these guys are unbelievable)
posted on July 16, 2003 06:54:31 PM
Just wanted to fill you in on the developments since I posted this morning.
#1 - 7:17 Am Pacific time - an email in response to my email to Safe Harbor.
"Hello,
Thank you for writing in to Safe Harbor with your concerns, I will be
happy to assist you.
In looking through the information you have provided, I have found that
your account was removed from the site due to a technical error. I
apologize for the frustration this has caused.
Your account has been noted that the suspension was not correct and has
been reinstated.
Again, I apologize for this difficulty. Thank you for your time.
Regards,
Investigations Team
Safe Harbor Department
#2 - Ebay called my house this afternoon to advise that our password had been stolen. They told us to change our password ASAP.
First of all, I appreciated the quick response from Safe Harbor, but what kind of "technical error" was this? I did, by the way include my phone number in my email to Safe Harbor & eBay.
I was glad that Ebay called. They did not ask for our password or anything else. They did send a followup email. I immediately changed our password. Now, I will change my password on all of my accounts, including this one, PayPal, email, etc. Now I wonder how they knew that our password was stolen!
My suggestion to everyone - change your passwords. I think there is a full moon out tonight!
posted on July 16, 2003 07:04:33 PM
You should change your passwords regularly. Never, ever use the same one for Ebay and Paypal. I keep all my passwords in a lockbox on my desk here at home. Should I forget one, it's available. I'd be lost without this box since I have a different password for the utility companies, banks, etc.
posted on July 16, 2003 07:42:57 PM
I just updated some contact info, and then I get this email about some of my info is not --forget the exact wording they used -- but its not right. So of course, i think okay, maybe I keyed something wrong? But it was a scam because it told me I was restricted from bidding until I re-entered all my info (take the link) so and I went and bid .99 on a reserve auction and I was not restricted. Sent it to safe harbor.
posted on July 16, 2003 09:57:42 PM
It all depends on your email address if you get the dcam leters unles you have your email address in your auction someplace.
If you a common sound prefix to your email you will be on massive email spam lists. Example: Sue798 is a common word or name and an email address generator will include all combos of Sue. If you have an odd email address such as [email protected] then the generators should never come up with that address.
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