E-mail scam

Discussion in 'Random Thoughts' started by Blue Lobster, Oct 12, 2004.

  1. Blue Lobster

    Blue Lobster Member

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    I Just recieved this E-Mail:

    eBay Notice (349091293231222) - Confirm your Identity
    Dear eBay customer,

    Your bank has contacted us regarding some attempts of charges from your credit card via the eBay system. We have reasons to believe that you changed your registration information or that someone else has unauthorized access to your eBay account Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized listings placed on your account, we will require a second confirmation of your identity with us in order to allow us to investigate this matter further. Your account is not suspended, but if in 48 hours after you receive this message your account is not confirmed we reserve the right to suspend your eBay registration. If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account holder, please be aware that it is in violation of eBay policy to represent oneself as another eBay user. Such action may also be in violation of local, national, and/or international law. eBay is committed to assist law enforcement with any inquires related to attempts to misappropriate personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft. Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement agencies to ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the full extent of the law.






    To confirm your identity with us click here:
    http://signin.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?OneTimePayment&ssPageName=h:h:sin:US


    After responding to the message, we ask that you allow at least 72 hours for the case to be investigated. Emailing us before that time will result in delays. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause you and we would like to thank you for your cooperation as we review this matter.

    I'm convinced its fake because they didn't actually mention my E-bay username and the E-mail address is "eBay" <aw-upd@ebay.com> which is nothing like the normal address. E-bay also say they will never ask for your details.

    I just scared some people might actually give their details to the **** that wrote it.
     
  2. badassdawickedmoose

    badassdawickedmoose Member

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    thanks for the heads up, i'll look out for that
     
  3. TheStoon

    TheStoon Member

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    The big giveaway is the link points to a completely different server than the text says ... hover your mouse over it and you'll see..(or right-click/properties)

    Unfortunately people do, and probably always will fall for stuff like this...
     
  4. UrsusKind

    UrsusKind U like Chris Farley?

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    I always get those from some jackwipe claiming to be from citi bank lately. I think they call the scam "fishing" you just spam the bait out there and wait for a sucker to bite. The funny thing is citi bank never ever gives me a credit card. Or is that the sad thing.
     
  5. loveflower

    loveflower Senior Member

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    good eyes!
     
  6. daisymae

    daisymae Senior Member

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  7. BraveSirRubin

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    that's hilarious... I made up a fake ID and password, and unsupriszingly, it let me in..just to ask for my credit card information.... lovely.
     
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