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bodybump · 12 March 2009, 02:46 PM

Hey guys...just wanna share you this..I just received an email from ebay...and it says like this (check buttom thread) it will ask you to click the link... asking you to update you account...PLEASE DO NOT DO IT!!! ITS A FAKE EMAIL!!! i was ready to update my account but i realized that the only reason they will limit you to access your account is if you have a negative feedback...and i just realize that i dont have any negative feedback..so i called them..thats where i found out that its a fraud mail...BEWARE of this guys..be very very careful..they will ask for your credit card number and stuff...then once you click send its gone to the scammer!! i hope this helps!!!

MC022 IC NOTICE: URGENT - Limited Account Access‏

From: eBay ([email protected])
You may not know this sender.Mark as safe|Mark as junk
Sent: Thu 3/12/09 4:11 AM
To:

MC022 IC NOTICE: URGENT - Limited Account Access

Dear eBay member,

As part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website, we regularly screen activity in our system. During a recent screening, we noticed an issue regarding your account.For your protection, we have limited access to your account until additional security measures can be completed.We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.To review your account and some or all of the information that eBay used to make its decision to limit your account access, please visit the Resolution Centre :

Please click here to visit the eBay Resolution Centre

Ashley · 12 March 2009, 02:49 PM

Thanks for the tip!

bodybump · 12 March 2009, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ashley

Thanks for the tip!

they almost got me ashley...

Ashley · 12 March 2009, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

they almost got me ashley...

I'm glad they didn't, Oscar!

nads070 · 12 March 2009, 04:24 PM

Thanks for the tip...I sell on Ebay all the time!

Alcan · 12 March 2009, 07:43 PM

I can't count how many times I've received similar phishing email's from "eBay" and from "PayPal". Just forward them to [email protected] or [email protected] then delete the original.

Mosco · 12 March 2009, 10:24 PM

Just make sure the email addresses you by FIRST AND LAST name. If it says 'dear member' - it is a fake. Some more sophisticated scammers get your name from previous communication, then it is a bit more difficult to catch. Rule of thumb - don't click on ANY links in emails, just copy and paste in your browser. Also - the link may say one thing, but when you highlite it - it will say something totally different. So watch out!

TimeToGo · 12 March 2009, 10:28 PM

Thanks for the heads up!

AIKO · 12 March 2009, 10:47 PM

I used to get those all the time from Ebay. Then, about 2-3 years ago, my account was taken over by someone to bid on things and not pay. I ended up with 3-4 negative feedback ratings on transactions that I never participated in. Took forever for Ebay to settle it. Finally said F it and closed the account. Just opened a new account a few months ago but my trust of Ebay could not be much lower.

vapalux · 13 March 2009, 12:28 AM

Many thanks Oscar!.

Real scumbags

Si

kcmo · 13 March 2009, 12:46 AM

Thanks for the heads-up Oscar! These crooks sure aren't short on ideas!

bodybump · 13 March 2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

I can't count how many times I've received similar phishing email's from "eBay" and from "PayPal". Just forward them to [email protected] or [email protected] then delete the original.

i already did al...butg can you imagine if they do this for a living..atleast 2-10 they will get somebody's account..and by the time you know they have purchase a lot of things already..

bodybump · 13 March 2009, 12:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcmo

Thanks for the heads-up Oscar! These crooks sure aren't short on ideas!

oh yeah i know karis..i was ready to put in my info and i said wait a minute..i dont have any negative feedbacks why would they limit my account..so thats the time i call them..imagine if your not aware they could get anybody from this mails..

bodybump · 13 March 2009, 12:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vapalux

Many thanks Oscar!.

Real scumbags

Si

No problem Si.....

bodybump · 13 March 2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AIKO

I used to get those all the time from Ebay. Then, about 2-3 years ago, my account was taken over by someone to bid on things and not pay. I ended up with 3-4 negative feedback ratings on transactions that I never participated in. Took forever for Ebay to settle it. Finally said F it and closed the account. Just opened a new account a few months ago but my trust of Ebay could not be much lower.

wow...can you imagine if you have established a good account then somebody mess it up...just like that...these people are scum-bags...

kcmo · 13 March 2009, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bodybump

oh yeah i know karis..i was ready to put in my info and i said wait a minute..i dont have any negative feedbacks why would they limit my account..so thats the time i call them..imagine if your not aware they could get anybody from this mails..

Thank goodness you caught it. Always trust your instinct!

Carolina · 13 March 2009, 02:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alcan

I can't count how many times I've received similar phishing email's from "eBay" and from "PayPal". Just forward them to [email protected] or [email protected] then delete the original.

Ditto. I've gotten a few myself.

ippon20 · 13 March 2009, 02:46 AM

yup, most "official" emails from Ebay and other vendors that direct you to a site via a hot link are bogus. I get them all the time from Paypal. Be very cautious before putting any of your info into those linked sites. Even though they look official, they're not. Glad they didn't get you Oscar.

GinGinD · 13 March 2009, 07:40 AM

My husband got an email from AOL a couple of days ago telling him we needed to update our billing information. He asked me about it because I handle the AOL bill, the account's in my name and it's linked to my card. Two things: such an email would have come to me not gone to him since my screenname is the primary one. Also, I just updated my info last month (on my own prerogative because my card was expiring). So I knew it was bogus.

AOL actually sends a snail mail letter for account updates. Or at least they used to.

Jeannie

mretzloff · 13 March 2009, 07:42 AM

Thanks for the tip, but everyone should really know this. Never log into a website through a link in an e-mail either.

Latrodectus · 13 March 2009, 12:59 PM

Thank you Oscar and Al!!!

12 March 2009, 02:46 PM	#1
bodybump ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 2024 SubLV41 Sponsor & Boutique Seller Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Oscar Location: Florida Watch: Me!!! Posts: 23,233	If you received an email from ebay thats say like this..DO NOT RESPOND!!! Hey guys...just wanna share you this..I just received an email from ebay...and it says like this (check buttom thread) it will ask you to click the link... asking you to update you account...PLEASE DO NOT DO IT!!! ITS A FAKE EMAIL!!! i was ready to update my account but i realized that the only reason they will limit you to access your account is if you have a negative feedback...and i just realize that i dont have any negative feedback..so i called them..thats where i found out that its a fraud mail...BEWARE of this guys..be very very careful..they will ask for your credit card number and stuff...then once you click send its gone to the scammer!! i hope this helps!!! MC022 IC NOTICE: URGENT - Limited Account Access‏ From: eBay ([email protected]) You may not know this sender.Mark as safe\|Mark as junk Sent: Thu 3/12/09 4:11 AM To: MC022 IC NOTICE: URGENT - Limited Account Access Dear eBay member, As part of our continuing commitment to protect your account and to reduce the instance of fraud on our website, we regularly screen activity in our system. During a recent screening, we noticed an issue regarding your account.For your protection, we have limited access to your account until additional security measures can be completed.We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.To review your account and some or all of the information that eBay used to make its decision to limit your account access, please visit the Resolution Centre : Please click here to visit the eBay Resolution Centre __________________

12 March 2009, 07:43 PM	#6
Alcan 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Real Name: Al Location: Way Up North Watch: your P's & Q's Posts: 10,473	I can't count how many times I've received similar phishing email's from "eBay" and from "PayPal". Just forward them to [email protected] or [email protected] then delete the original. __________________ Member #1,315 I don't want to get technical, but according to chemistry alcohol IS a solution!

12 March 2009, 10:24 PM	#7
Mosco "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Greg Location: Cincinnati Watch: I like to... Posts: 18,567	Just make sure the email addresses you by FIRST AND LAST name. If it says 'dear member' - it is a fake. Some more sophisticated scammers get your name from previous communication, then it is a bit more difficult to catch. Rule of thumb - don't click on ANY links in emails, just copy and paste in your browser. Also - the link may say one thing, but when you highlite it - it will say something totally different. So watch out! __________________ Instagram - @CaliberSwiss *“A man who procrastinates in his choosing will inevitably have his choice made for him by circumstance.” - Hunter S. Thompson*

13 March 2009, 02:46 AM	#18
ippon20 2024 Pledge Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Dan Location: Orlando/NSB, FL Watch: 16710 (3186) Posts: 1,629	yup, most "official" emails from Ebay and other vendors that direct you to a site via a hot link are bogus. I get them all the time from Paypal. Be very cautious before putting any of your info into those linked sites. Even though they look official, they're not. Glad they didn't get you Oscar. __________________ Official Member "Perpetual 30" Las Vegas International GTG 2016 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2017 Official Member "WIS-CON" Las Vegas International GTG 2018 Instagram @pivot_and_spine

13 March 2009, 07:42 AM	#20
mretzloff "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: USA Watch: Submariner Date Posts: 822	Thanks for the tip, but everyone should really know this. Never log into a website through a link in an e-mail either. __________________ "M" 16610 Submariner "M" 16570w Explorer II

12 March 2009, 02:49 PM	#2
Ashley "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Ashley Location: Calgary Posts: 6,967	Thanks for the tip!

12 March 2009, 04:24 PM	#5
nads070 "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: SoCal Watch: 16622 YM Posts: 374	Thanks for the tip...I sell on Ebay all the time!

12 March 2009, 10:28 PM	#8
TimeToGo 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Florida Posts: 16,736	Thanks for the heads up!

12 March 2009, 10:47 PM	#9
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	I used to get those all the time from Ebay. Then, about 2-3 years ago, my account was taken over by someone to bid on things and not pay. I ended up with 3-4 negative feedback ratings on transactions that I never participated in. Took forever for Ebay to settle it. Finally said F it and closed the account. Just opened a new account a few months ago but my trust of Ebay could not be much lower.

13 March 2009, 12:28 AM	#10
vapalux "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Real Name: Si Location: united kingdom Posts: 1,655	Many thanks Oscar!. Real scumbags Si

13 March 2009, 12:46 AM	#11
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Thanks for the heads-up Oscar! These crooks sure aren't short on ideas!

13 March 2009, 07:40 AM	#19
GinGinD Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Real Name: Jeannie Location: North Carolina Posts: 533	My husband got an email from AOL a couple of days ago telling him we needed to update our billing information. He asked me about it because I handle the AOL bill, the account's in my name and it's linked to my card. Two things: such an email would have come to me not gone to him since my screenname is the primary one. Also, I just updated my info last month (on my own prerogative because my card was expiring). So I knew it was bogus. AOL actually sends a snail mail letter for account updates. Or at least they used to. Jeannie

13 March 2009, 12:59 PM	#21
Latrodectus 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,043	Thank you Oscar and Al!!! __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

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