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Ebay sellers Be vigilant!
cheekyemma
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Hi, just thougt id let any ebay sellers out there know about a scam to get user id's and account details.
I was selling my car on ebay and had someone post a question to me which had no relevance to my item. I have had three of these since, they say something along the lines of ive seen a smiliar item check it out on this link and they put a link at the bottom. DO NOT CLICK ON IT!!
I made that mistake and they automatically recieved all my details and password. They hacked into my account and started to do they same thing to people in my name. i then recieved angry emails from people telling me to F off when i hadnt done anything.
If this happens you you must forward the email on to ebay so they can check it out. Otherwise they'll be able to get into your account and god knows what will happen.
Luckily, i think my account is now sorted out, but i was worried that my paypal account could be accessed and my bank details etc. etc.
Sorry to waffle on but i just wanted to highlight the dangers of these emails.
Be Vigilant!
I was selling my car on ebay and had someone post a question to me which had no relevance to my item. I have had three of these since, they say something along the lines of ive seen a smiliar item check it out on this link and they put a link at the bottom. DO NOT CLICK ON IT!!
I made that mistake and they automatically recieved all my details and password. They hacked into my account and started to do they same thing to people in my name. i then recieved angry emails from people telling me to F off when i hadnt done anything.
If this happens you you must forward the email on to ebay so they can check it out. Otherwise they'll be able to get into your account and god knows what will happen.
Luckily, i think my account is now sorted out, but i was worried that my paypal account could be accessed and my bank details etc. etc.
Sorry to waffle on but i just wanted to highlight the dangers of these emails.
Be Vigilant!
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Thanks..I get several of these a week, just bin them.
never click on links in emails...
There is a thread at the top of this forum that tells you about spoof Paypal/Ebay emails...0 -
Like pennylane says these phishing mails are very common not only on ebay/paypal but for other organisations as well. Do take a look through the sticky thread on the top of this ebay board and keep safe out there!I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the eBay, Auctions, Car Boot & Jumble Sales, Boost Your Income, Praise, Vents & Warnings, Overseas Holidays & Travel Planning , UK Holidays, Days Out & Entertainments boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know.. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button, or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com.All views are my own and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.0
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Hi
I seem to have had loads in the last week!!
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