bbarnhouse 0 #1 April 20, 2005 I received an email at work saying that they are trying to verify my ebay account. Seems someone has been trying to use it....funny thing is...I've never had one Sheesh whats next? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #2 April 20, 2005 i think there are a lot of bogus emails that say that. careful, they might be viruses. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #3 April 20, 2005 Roger that but no worries I have a computer condom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyangel2 2 #4 April 20, 2005 QuoteRoger that but no worries I have a computer condom That's my girl, staying safe all the time.May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view. May your mountains rise into and above the clouds. - Edward Abbey Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #5 April 20, 2005 Not a virus, but phishing. They link to a webpage that looks like its from Ebay but its not and then steal usernames and passwords. Pharming is far worse but WAY more technical Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #6 April 20, 2005 QuoteRoger that but no worries I have a computer condom I've gotten a couple like that lately too. People are stupid and often quite annoying.~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #7 April 20, 2005 Got the same one... I already know how to say "Delete". My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 20 #8 April 20, 2005 People like that are what keeps me in a job Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skysprite 0 #9 April 20, 2005 That's a good thing, as long as I don't have to deal with them. You and Kristi talk about dates for Rantoul yet?~skysprite Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weegegirl 2 #10 April 20, 2005 QuoteNot a virus, but phishing. They link to a webpage that looks like its from Ebay but its not and then steal usernames and passwords. Pharming is far worse but WAY more technical a-ha! phree you are so smart! smart boys rock! i always just delete that junk anyway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #11 April 20, 2005 Last night I saw the best-looking eBay phishing message ever. It came to the inbox of an older email address that got out "in the wild" (was registered on some sites), so naturally it got a huge flood of spam over the years. However, the account was NEVER associated with eBay. I've thought about taking the bait, and going to the bogus site and putting some clever stuff like "rm * -rf" in the User ID or password, but maybe it's better to let them eat static. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elizfowler 0 #12 April 20, 2005 Yes, your concern is valid. EBay /PayPal / Online Bank Accts have all been "spoofed" at one time or another. EBay does not send emails for validation purposes that read that way, nor do MANY other companies. While working for a bank /credit card issuer we had a few times that huge blocks of customers were sent those and many responded due to how realistic and convincing the logo appeared to them, etc. Best way to avoid identity theft is to question it immediately and above all else do not provide any response or information. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FlyinNover 0 #13 April 28, 2005 Quote EBay does not send emails for validation purposes that read that way, nor do MANY other companies. When Ebay and Paypal email you, they will never provide a link for you to login. They will *always* tell you to type in www.ebay.com, then go to the login screen, etc. Most of the phishing emails look absolutely authentic, except that they provide a link to the log-in screen. Also, If you ever get a "spoof" email that looks legit and what I always do is mouse-over the link and see where it is sending me. If it says anything other than ebay.com or paypal.com, I don't click on it. Another phishing scam that I recently started receiving goes like this: You get an email from a person who supposedly won an auction of yours or is the seller in an auction you won. It looks just like the emails you get from real buyers and sellers *which do have links to Ebay in them*, but usually it says something like "I haven't received payment for this item, I'm leaving bad feedback if you don't respond", or "I paid for this item and haven't received it and I'm leaving bad feedback." There is typically a threat so that you'll quickly check out the auction to find out what happened. The link goes to a login screen, but of course it's not the real Ebay login. To be safe, always mouse-over links to see where they're sending you, and everytime you go to a website where you might give away sensitive information, type the URL in the window rather than clicking the link in the email. Don't get caught in this crap. I once got a call from my bank asking why my credit card, which I only use for Netflix and gas, was used to buy two baby grand pianos, three SeaDoos, two touch screen computer monitors, and theater tickets in the Netherlands. Bad stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unformed 0 #14 April 28, 2005 any email you get asking for any information about you, just delete. big companies don't need "verification"; they don't lose your info.This ad space for sale. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lummy 4 #15 April 28, 2005 Quoteany email you get asking for any information about you, just delete. big companies don't need "verification"; they don't lose your info. Oh I could see that... "Uhmmm excuse me but we lost your name and address so we don't know where to send you the monthly bill" \ NOTI promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. I promise not to TP Davis under canopy.. eat sushi, get smoochieTTK#1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
