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Hello, I am Miss Young. I received the following email, apparently
from eBay. The reality is that it was sent by criminals that want me
to give them my personal information, so that they can empty my account,
or use the information for identity theft.
Go to the phishing page to see more stories
about phishing.
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From:
moreinfo@ebay.com
Sent: Sunday, April 24, 2005
Subject: TKO NOTICE: Security &
Resolution Center -User Suspension-
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Dear eBay Member,
During our Security and Resolution
Center regular maintainance period it has come to our attention
that your eBay Billing Information
is out of date. The update process is a very simple and fast
one and it must be completed immediately in order to avoid any
future issues - Terms of Service (TOS) violations, cancellation
of service, account suspension or even account termination.
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To update your eBay records on file now click here:
http://arribada.ebay.com/signin/ws2/eBayISAPI/eBayISAPI.dll?ACHUpdateShow&Update
Once you have completed the process your eBay session
will not be interrupted and your online experience will continue
as normal.
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To change your communication preferences, click here.
Visit our Privacy Policy
and User Agreement
if you have any questions.
Copyright 2005 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective
owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc.
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2 month later I received this: |
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From:
security@ebay.com
Sent: Friday, June 17, 2005
Subject: IMPORTANT:Security Issues
[Incident: 040921]
 eBay
request: Please follow the Member Verification Procedure (Second
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Dear eBay Member,
Due to recent account takeovers and unauthorized listings, eBay
is introducing a new account verification method. From time to time,
randomly selected accounts (seller and/or buyer) are subjected to
an advanced verification process based on our merchant accounts/bank
relations and customers credit card. eBay may also request in an
email message scanned/faxed copies of one or more photo ID's. Your
account confirmation may go wrong if your credit card/bank account
is expired, or if you have changed your credit card number, billing
address etc. without letting us know about the change.
Subject of this verification process are also the accounts that
have unpaid dues to eBay.
Your account is not suspended, but if in 48 hours after you receive
this message your account is not confirmed we reserve the right
to suspend your eBay registration. 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 full extent of the law.
Note: If
this is the second time you receive this notice, it might be because
you have made a mistake when you entered your details or that
the account was not updated at all.
To confirm your identity with us click here:
http://signin.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?userconfirm&ssPageName=h:h:sin:US
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.
This eBay notice was sent to you based on your eBay account
preferences. If you would like to review your notification
preferences for other types of communications, click here. If you would like to receive this
email in text only, click here.
As outlined in our User Agreement, eBay will periodically
send you information about site changes and enhancements.
Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.
Copyright © 2005 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their
respective owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay
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I reported it to spoof@ebay.com and received the following
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From:
eBay Customer Support <mailto:spoof@ebay.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 18, 2005
Subject: RE: SP91011 - Your recent
report to eBay's Trust and Safety Department . (KMM173881452V93566L0KM)
Hello,
Thank you for writing to eBay regarding the email you received.
Emails such as this, commonly referred to as "spoof" or "phished"
messages, are sent in an attempt to collect sensitive personal or
financial information from the recipients.
The email you reported was not sent by eBay. We have reported this email
to the appropriate authorities.
In the future, be very cautious of any email that asks you to submit
information such as your credit card number or your email password. If
you are ever concerned about an email you receive from eBay, open a new
Web browser, type www.ebay.com into your browser
address field, and
click on the "site map" link located at the top the page to access the
eBay page you need.
If you have any doubt about whether an email message is from eBay,
please forward it immediately to spoof@ebay.com. Do not respond to it or
click any of the links. Do not remove the original subject line or
change the email in any way when you forward it to us.
If you have already entered sensitive financial information or your
password into a Web site based on a request from a spoofed email, you
should take immediate action to protect your identity and all of your
online accounts. We have developed an eBay Help page with valuable
information regarding the steps you should take to protect yourself.
http://pages.ebay.com/help/tp/isgw-account-theft-reporting.html
To review eBay's new tutorial about Spoof Emails, please see the
following Web page:
http://pages.ebay.com/education/spooftutorial/
To help you better protect yourself from fake eBay and PayPal Web sites,
we have developed a feature for the eBay Toolbar called "Account Guard."
Account Guard includes an indicator of when you are on an eBay or PayPal
Web site or a known spoof (or "phishing") site, buttons to report fake
eBay Web sites, and a password notification feature that warns you when
you may be entering your eBay password on an unverified site.
To learn more about the eBay Toolbar with Account Guard go to
www.ebay.com, click on "Downloads"
at the bottom of the page, and then
click on the "eBay Toolbar" link.
Once again, thank you for alerting us to the spoof email you received.
Your efforts help keep eBay a safe and fair place to trade.
Regards,
Ande
eBay SafeHarbor
Investigations Team
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eBay
The World's Online Marketplace! ®
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Important: eBay will not ask you for sensitive personal information
(such as your password, credit card and bank account numbers, Social
Security numbers, etc.) in an email. Learn more account protection tips
at:
http://pages.ebay.com/help/confidence/isgw-account-theft-protection.html
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3 days later I received this:
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From:
Aw-Confirm@eBay.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 21, 2005
Subject: Your Final Warning From
eBay
| Place or Update Credit Card on File |
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Dear
eBay member,
During our regularly schedule account maintenance and verification
we have detected a slight error in your billing information on
file with eBay.
Your
card will be used for identification only and will not be charged
at any time. By having this type of identification from all users,
eBay remains a safe place to buy and sell. Setting up a seller
account necessitates valid credit or debit card and checking account
information.
For
automatic payments, your credit card will normally be charged
5 to 7 days after you receive your invoice. Enter and submit the
required information. Your account may be suspended for non-payment,
and you may be responsible for collection costs.
If
you don't want to place your card on file, you can enter a different
email instead (only certain types of emails can be used, such
as those issued by companies, schools, and paid Internet Service
providers).
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credit card on file with eBay |
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number: XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-6483 (Not shown for security
purposes) |
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Expiration date: 05/05 |
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Please sign in to
your eBay account and update your billing information:
http://signin.ebay.com/eBayISAPI.dll?SignIn&ssPageName=h:h:sin:US
If your account information is not update, your ability
to sell or bid on eBay will become restricted. Remember:
Your personal information is protected by eBay's Privacy Policy. and encrypted by the industry
standard SSL software.
Thank
you,
eBay Billing Department
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personal information with the utmost care, and our Privacy
Policy is designed to protect you and your information.
eBay will never ask their users for personal information,
such as bank account numbers, credit card numbers, pin numbers,
passwords, or Social Security numbers in an email. For more
information on how to protect your eBay password and your
account, please visit User Account Protection. |
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was sent to you based on your eBay account preferences
and in accordance with our Privacy Policy. To change your notification
preferences, click here. If you would like to receive
this email in text format, click here. |
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Copyright
© 2005 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their
respective owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc.
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And they kept comming: |
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From:
eBay Services Online Banking <mailto:customer@eBay.com>
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2005
Subject: System maintenance, Please
Reactivate your eBay Online Access !
We recently have determined that different computers have logged onto
your Online eBay Banking account, and multiple password failures were
present before the logons. We now need you to re-confirm your account
information to us. If this is not completed by June 26, 2005,
we will be forced to suspend your account indefinitely, as it may have
been used for fraudulent purposes. We thank you for your cooperation
in this manner.
To confirm your Online eBay Banking records click here:
https://signin.ebay.com/logon/logon.asp?dd=1&Update&Your&Info
Thank you for your patience in this matter.
eBay
Customer Service
Please do not reply to this e-mail as this is only a notification. Mail
sent to this address cannot be answered.
Copyright © 1995-2005 eBay Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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From:
eBay Safeharbor Department <mailto:aw-confirm@eBay.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Subject: TKO Notice: ***Urgent Safeharbor
Department Notice***
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Congratulations! joining the
eBay Silver PowerSeller Program. Come and
join us. When you join the PowerSeller program,
you'll be able to receive more of the support
you'll need for continued success. So, why
wait? Join now!
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PowerSeller icon  next to your
User ID in recognition of your hard
work.
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PowerSeller Priority Support via email
webform and phone support at Silver
level and above.
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Exclusive offerings on the PowerSeller
portal--check in frequently to see updated
program benefits and special offers!
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Discussion Board for you to network with
other PowerSellers.
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Free
PowerSeller Business Templates for business
cards and letterhead.
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Membership to the PowerSeller
program is FREE.
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Please note that you must register by the last
day of the month. Again, congratulations
and best wishes for your continued success!
Regards,
eBay PowerSeller Team
If you agree with
this rank please Become an eBay Power Seller within
24 hours
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eBay sent this communication
to you because of your outstanding
feedback, high sales, and compliance
with eBay marketplace policies.
If you would not like to be invited
to join the PowerSeller program,
follow the directions above, click
"Member Sign In", and then click
"Decline" at the bottom of the page.
Please note that it may take up
to 10 days to process your request.
Copyright © 2005 eBay Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands
are the property of their respective
owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks
of eBay Inc.
eBay is located at 2145 Hamilton
Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125.
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From:
Message from Jell <mailto:aw-confirm@ebay.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Subject: Question from eBay member:jell
eBay sent this message to you.
Your registered name is included to show this message
originated from eBay. Learn more.
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Question from eBay Member --
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on behalf of an eBay member via My Messages. Responses
sent using email will go to the eBay member directly
and will include your email address. Click the
Respond Now button below to send your response
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From:
eBay Customer Support <mailto:aw-confirm@ebay.com>
Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2005 8:18
AM
Subject: Your eBay User Account has
been suspended!
Dear eBay member,
In an effort to protect
your eBay account security, we have suspended
your account until such time that it can be safely restored to you.
We
have taken this action because your account may have been compromised.
Although we cannot disclose our investigative procedures that led
to
this conclusion, please know that we took this action in order to
maintain the safety of your account.
For instructions on getting your account reinstated, please click
the button bellow:
Thank you for your patience
and cooperation.
Regards,
SafeHarbor Department
eBay Inc.
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From:
eBay Services Online Banking <mailto:customer@eBay.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2005
Subject: System maintenance, Please
Reactivate your eBay Online Access !
We recently have determined that different computers have logged onto
your Online eBay Banking account, and multiple password failures were
present before the logons. We now need you to re-confirm your account
information to us. If this is not completed in 48 Hours,
we will be forced to suspend your account indefinitely, as it may have
been used for fraudulent purposes. We thank you for your cooperation
in this manner.
To confirm your Online eBay Banking records click here:
https://signin.ebay.com/logon/logon.asp?dd=1&Update&Your&Info
Thank you for your patience in this matter.
eBay
Customer Service
Please do not reply to this e-mail as this is only a notification. Mail
sent to this address cannot be answered.
Copyright © 1995-2005 eBay Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
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From:
eBay <mailto:aw-verify@eBay.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 13, 2005
Subject: TKO NOTICE: eBay request,
please read
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request: Confirm your eBay account. |
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Dear eBay customer,
Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized
listings placed on your account, we will require a second
confirmation of your identity with us in order to allow
us to investigate this matter further.Your account is
not suspended, but if in 48 hours after you receive this
message your account is not confirmed we reserve the right
to suspend your eBay registration. 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.
To confirm your identity with us click here:
http://signin.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?OneTimePayment&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.
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eBay will request personal data (password, credit
card/bank numbers, and so on) in this email.
Thank you for using eBay!
http://www.ebay.com/
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This eBay notice was sent to you based on your
eBay account preferences. If you would like to
review your notification preferences for other
types of communications, click here. If you would like to receive
this email in text only, click here.
As outlined in our User Agreement, eBay will
periodically send you information about site changes
and enhancements. Visit our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have any questions.
Copyright © 2003 eBay Inc. All Rights
Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property
of their respective owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks
of eBay Inc.
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From:
eBay® Security Department <mailto:aw-notice@eBay.com>
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2005
Subject: Anti Fraud Alert - Update
your eBay account
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Dear valued eBay member,
We regret to inform you that your eBay account has been suspended
due to concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the eBay
community.
Per the User Agreement, Section 9, we may immediately issue a warning,
temporarily suspend, indefinitely suspend or terminate your membership
and refuse to provide our services to you if we believe that your
actions may cause financial loss or legal liability for you, our
users or us. We may also take these actions if we are unable to
verify or authenticate any information you provide to us.
Due to the suspension of this account, please be advised you are
prohibited from using eBay in any way. This includes the update
of your actual account.
If you could please take 5-10 minutes out of your online experience
and update your personal records you will not run into any future
problems with the online service.
Please update your records by the 18, of March.
Once you have updated your account records your eBay session will
not be interrupted and will
continue as normal.
To update your eBay records click on the following link:
http://cgi1.ebay.com/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?UPdate
Regards,
Safeharbor Department
eBay, Inc. |
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eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective
owners.
Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of the eBay User Agreement
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From:
eBay Inc <mailto:support_ref_68@ebay.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 02, 2005
Subject: Urgent Notification From
Billing Department
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From:
aw-confirm@ebay.com
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005
Subject: TKO NOTICE: eBay Account
Suspension - Possible Unauthorized Account Use - Section 9
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