posted on March 26, 2004 03:47:16 PM
I jus received an email from eBay requesting me to do a site evaluation. I am sure that this legit, just wondered if any one else received one.
posted on March 26, 2004 05:19:59 PM
HI SANMAR:
i too got the email from [email protected]...
i dont trust any of it, but this is the part that really puzzles me...[c/pasted]
*A few Vividence files will remain on your computer after performing these uninstall instructions. These files can be safely deleted manually. If you would like specific instructions regarding how to do this, please e-mail [email protected].
I got the same thing today. Looks legit and since you can only get to it by going to ebay.com - shouldn't have to worry about it being a phishing expedition .
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
posted on March 26, 2004 06:51:03 PM
right. try putting Vividence files in Google and see what you come up with.
Yes it does say multi media marketing department lower on down on the page in Google, but it also sounds like it downloads something onto your computer to maybe track your surfing?
If the spybots are catching it I wouldn't go there....
posted on March 26, 2004 09:28:18 PM
It is a legite e-mail. Only problem is when you go through the ebay site to do the evaluation, you are required to download a bunch of spyware to do the questionare. I looked quick, but then opted out quickly.
"When you download our panelist software, the panelist software collects certain computer system-specific information, such as the serial number of the hard drive, the unique identifier of the network adapter, and the IP address that is in use, etc. We use this information solely to assist in fraud control by identifying abuse where a single system is used to participate in multiple evaluations and may be a violation of our terms of use agreement.
Information Collected by our Panelist software. In In order to participate in site evaluations, you will need to download our panelist software. Our panelist software continuously collects the URLs of the sites that you visit in order to determine when there is a match with a site for which we are conducting an evaluation, so that we may invite you to participate in that evaluation. Please see our Panelist Software Privacy Policy for information concerning the collection, use and disclosure of personally identifiable information collected by our panelist software.
Our Use of Your Information. Unfortunately, due to the existing regulatory environment, we cannot ensure that all of your private communications and other personally identifiable information will never be disclosed in ways not otherwise described in this Privacy Policy. By way of example (without limiting the foregoing), we may be forced to disclose information to the government or third parties under certain circumstances, or third parties may unlawfully intercept or access transmissions or private communications. We can (and you authorize us to) disclose any information about you to law enforcement or other government officials as we, in our sole discretion, believe necessary or appropriate, in connection with an investigation of fraud, intellectual property infringements, or other activity that is illegal or may expose us to legal liability. Therefore, we do not promise, and you should not expect, that your personally identifiable information or private communications will remain private...."
wasn't there a lawsuit against Microsoft for something similar? Oh, I guess as long as they "disclose it" in the Privacy Policy it's ok.
gotta love this section..." software collects certain computer system-specific information, such as the serial number of the hard drive, the unique identifier of the network adapter, and the IP address that is in use, etc." That ETC. could cover a whole lotta ground heh?
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