posted on February 1, 2006 03:49:33 PM
I know that this one is a fake email. but it is certainly different to any of these fakes i have had. if a new seller got it they would certainly panic. so just thougnt i would bring it to the attention of those who have not seen it before. some of you will have seen it.
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posted on February 1, 2006 05:02:51 PM
Are you telling me that the email I received today does not make me a Power Seller????
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When you see this icon next to the member's user ID, be assured that the member is a qualified Power Seller who not only maintains a solid sales record but also a 98% positive feedback rating based on transactions with other eBay users. You can feel assured that your transaction will go smoothly and that you are dealing with one who has consistently met the requirements established by eBay.
posted on February 1, 2006 05:16:05 PM
Better luck next time. LtRay. there are a lot of new sellers out there who have not seen these emails and can get caught. you have listed one you got. i have had this one on about 3 times a week for months.
anyone who has a fake email supposodely from ebay or paypal list it up here if it is not listed , for all those who have not seen them to see.
posted on February 1, 2006 07:03:16 PM
This one arrived today complete with all the right headers and the "BIG yellow button".
I agree that a new Buyer or Seller may easily have been fooled by something like this. Note that the question is from "buru_milk" and it tells me that "barnsley1105" is a potential buyer....that was my first tip that this was not quite right! I searched the Auction # that was quoted and of course it did not exist.
I sent it as I do with all of them to spoof ebay and the answer I got was:-
Someone is trying to encourage you to buy or sell off-eBay and we don't want you to........
followed by all the usual warnings!
They don't seem to get it!
 Question from buru_mik
Item: (6436472319)
This message was sent while the listing was active.
barnsley1105 is a potential buyer.
Hey, I have tired twice to pay you through paypal but the transaction is not working its keeps giving an error message (This recipient is currently unable to receive money) is there anything wrong with your paypal??
Respond to this question in My Messages.
Item Details
Item number: 6436472319
End date: 31-Jan-2006Â 18:56:12 BST
posted on February 3, 2006 03:11:18 PM
another fake:
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