Scam email - beware!!

Leothecat

I have been well and truely suckered in this morning. Please see below a copy of the email I received.

From : suspension@ebay.co.uk <suspension@ebay.co.uk>
Reply-To : suspension@ebay.co.uk
Sent : 27 October 2004 16:34:20

Dear eBay member,

Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized listings placed on your account, we will suspend any activity on your account in order to allow us to investigate this matter further. If you believe that this action may have been taken in error, or, if you feel that your account may have been tampered with, please respond to this message so that we can provide additional information and work with you to resolve this issue.Go to link below and login to your account:

http://signin.ebay.co.uk/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn&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.

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 fullest extent of the law.

Regards,

SafeHarbor Department,
eBay Inc

from: suspension@ebay.com
subject: TKO NOTICE: eBay Registration Suspension
- Misrepresentation of Identity -

When I read it I was a bit confused as I have had no dodgey dealings whatsoever and have only used ebay to buy a couple of very low value videos.

Anyway, it was very early this morning so I followed the link and in put my password and username etc etc!!! Then sent them the email asking why I would be suspended! DOH!!

Told hubby about it who was absolutely horrified and told me to immediately change my ebay and paypal passwords and send an email to both Ebay and Paypal requesting clarification. I did this and have a had reply from both saying that this was indeed a spoof/scam email and that it did not come from them!!
I think I have been lucky in that I changed my details immediatley but I dread to think of those who are perhaps not so quick.

Please be very vigilent - these emails are very convincing. I have learned my lesson through my utter stupity - please dont be caught out.

Figment

Forward ANY emails of this nature to spoof@ebay.com (or spoof@paypal.com)

They will confirm very quickly whether the message came from them or is a fake.


HTH