Warning for Ebay users- watch out for fake emails!

[palmtreegirl]

I just got a fake email claiming it was from ebay saying my account had been suspended because of some section 9 thing. The email then had a link in it that brought up a page that looked like ebay asking for all my info, passwords for my ebay account and the thing that tipped me off- asking for my email password! I immediately closed the page and contacted ebay.

This email was also delivered to my bulk mail folder where as all my other ebay emails are always delievered to my regular mail folder.

I went and changed my ebay password just to make sure even though I didn't respond to the fake link, better to be safe then sorry, I thought.

Just wanted to pass it along!

 

[jwfla422]

I get em all the time, also get them from Paypal scammers. As soon as it starts with the "put your info in or click here to confirm your info" biz I delete them. Some I've passed on the spoof@ebay.com but most I delete anymore. After a while you get to know the real ones from the phonies. If I'm not sure I just send it to the "spoof" address. Paypal has the same address as well. (spoof@paypal.com)

 

[jwfla422]

Holidays are coming...scammers looking for $$$$$ CASH!!

Don't know if it's that. They go in cycles with me. Some weeks I get several and other weeks I get a break!

 

[bdcp]

These spams/cons are sent out about a variety of accounts to get your personal info so someone can steal your identity. Ebay is just one of the ones that the spammers send. I receive them for Earthlink and the account isn't even in my name, it's in my dh's. My kids get them too. I also received one from a bank that I don't use. They just send out thousands and hope a few will fall for it if they happen to have an account with that co. All of these companies would never send you something like that via e-mail. Also, the odds of any legitimate co. losing your account info is just about nil since they do back ups constantly to tape (usually) or other data storage so the info isn't stored directly on the server only in case their site crashes. Always call or go to your account homepages yourself (never use the links in the e-mails) and ask. Always assume they're not real and follow up directly with the co.