BEWARE of FAKE EBAY EMAIL

[WB7QDR]

Here is an example of a fake EBAY email sent to me, asking for my USER ID: # # and # #PASSWORD:
This email had all the markings and colors of the real thing, HOWEVER ITS FAKE, someone is trying to steal your information. Ebay informed me they do not ask for this information via email.

If you are not sure the email is real, contact ebay customer support, security center, or the safe harbor.

From: eBay
Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 8:23 AM
To:
Subject: Urgent Safeharbor Department Notice

eBay Security Measures!
#
#
#We are currently performing regular maintenance of our security measures.

Protecting the security of your eBay account is our primary concern, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please confirm your account ownership by entering the information below.

If you don't respond within 24h after having received this e-mail, your account might be suspended.
#

# # # #

My eBay #Need Help?



# # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # #



# # # # # #

# # # eBay User ID

You can also use your registered email. #
#

# Password

Forgot your password? #
# # #
#
#


# Keep me signed in on this computer unless I sign out. #

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

#Account protection tips | Secure sign in (SSL)


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

You can also register or sign in using the following service:

[KD7WHQ]

This isn't new.
Email supposedly from PayPal is a reality as well, as are supposed E-cards from AOLites that require your username and password to recieve.

It's called "phishing," and has been going on for quite a while.

NO ISP, pass through service (PayPal, BidPay, etc) or auction site will EVER request your information in an email.

And Nigerian scam emails should be forwarded to the FBI.

Welcome to the internet. The last free frontier on the planet http://www.qrz.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif lol

BTW, the shortcut to reporting Ebay and Paypal scams, is to forward it with intact headers to spoof@paypal.com or spoof@ebay.com. It goes directly to the fraud dept that way..