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paul2468
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Got an email saying that my account would be suspended if i did not update information, when i clicked on the link it was asking for my ebay password and username, is there anyway of knowing if this came from ebay or it is a spoof.
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Always a spoof.
Always
Always
Always
Always
Proof??
You were asked in an email?????? If I stopped you in the street and asked, would you give me thesame information?0 -
Ebay NEVER send out these sorts of emails.
Not ever, never, ever and they (like banks) make a big deal of not actually asking.0 -
And lastly - dont EVER click on these links again!
They confirm to the spammers yoru email address exists. Some even have spy/malware etc in them - so I also suggest doing an update and scan now too.
And consider yourself told off and dont click on these things ever again!0 -
dont give password and send email to ebay.sould tell you somewere how to send spoof emails to them.:j0
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I've had one of these to all but one of my email accounts. Only two of them are linked to eBay.
Like it says on the site
We'll never ask you for your password. Any communications from Ebay will appear in 'My messages' when you log in'.I haven't been asked to tell you that I'm the [highlight]Board Drunk[/highlight] for this board. As the night wears on, my posts will become worse, with simple spelling mistakes, inane ramblings, and a blatant disregard for the truth. I have no authority to do anything, so there's no point asking or telling me. If you see me past midnight, please tell me to get my coat and order me a taxi.
Free Ebay Simple Profit/Loss Spreadsheet. PM me for a download link.0 -
... i think thats a yes, it is a spoof."If a man says something, but there is no woman to hear him, is he still wrong?"0
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I have recieved both spoof e bay and paypal e mails one thing I noticed is that they were addressed to `dear valued member`where real ones would say your name,you can check by going to the site NOT using the spoof link and see if you have a message.I actually reported the spoofs to e bay.bye hoo0
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dowload the ebay toolbar, if you click on a link it will tell you its a spoof0
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Never, ever, ever... reply to anyone asking questions about "your item" for sale either.
This is also a spoof.
If you do get genuine questions, they will always be in your messages on your Ebay page.
I now delete everything that says it has come from Ebay and then log onto my page at Ebay and check it out.When life throws you lemons...put them in a gin and tonic !!0
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