posted on January 12, 2006 06:30:18 PM new
I'm a low volume lister. Just a few items here and there, average price 200-500. It seems like everytime I list for the last few months I get numerous phishing fake Ask Seller a Question saying they have bid on my item(they haven't), and how much is shipping to zip code 90210. Just another clumsy phishing attempt just hoping you'll click that link in the e-mail. It's annoying though when all I get are phishing attempts and no real questions. Ebay has turned into a hornets nest for sellers it seems. Anybody else get these?
posted on January 12, 2006 06:34:23 PM new
Can't say I have ever gotten any phishing emails that were directly related to my auctions. Usually they are for someone elses auctions.
Just another white mouse in the ebay maze looking for some cheese. --- Mike
posted on January 12, 2006 06:36:21 PM new
All the time. Some of the latest ones I've seen are for "unsold" items - suggesting you want to relist the item.
Or, that you've bid on a laptop, etc.
Or, that you've made a PayPal payment you haven't.
It's a new world... so you'll have to adapt. Use your e-mail notices as just that - notices - that you should log-in and check any activity. Train yourself not to click on ANYTHING in an e-mail and you'll be safer for it.
Wayne
Never explain -- Your friends do not need it and your enemies will not believe you anyway.
~ Elbert Hubbard
