| Author | Message | ||
     Voltage_vector |
Just received a fake email saying they were from Ebay. Looked pretty convincing, with the proper letter head and all the logos...The scam said my Credit Card account numbers were expiring and they wanted me to update my info, and asked my user name and password to get in and do the update. Sorry Charlie, I use Pay Pal, and no CC's. I can only imagine how many go along with this. I went to Ebay on another email I generated, and naturally all is well...So guys, and gals, watch out. They are out there. And want to rip you off... | ||
| Xldevil |
I had several emails like that last year. Supposed to be from Ebay or Paypal. I would never ever give any CC numbers or Paypal passwords to an email request like that. You should log in on the official web side of that companies and let them know about the "pishing" emails. The www is a jungel,so many bad characters out there. (Message edited by xldevil on February 28, 2006) | ||
| Voltage_vector |
Xl, I did... a number of years ago, when I returned from Tokyo, I had the CC company call me and ask if I had left a authorized used in Venezuela. ( a trip just prior to Japan). Naturally I said FU*% NO!. They figured that also and had cxled the charges. seems some disreputable motels, all I can figure, sell a CC # for like 500 in cash, and run it for 750. They pocket the rest, and the books match up. They tried this about $2800 worth! I never had to pay, and it prompted a investigation there, but it did require me changing all my account #'s and the hassle of locking up my accounts for about 6 weeks till it got settled...Funny thing, a travel partner, had the exact problem with his Discover, mine was Visa. So we had the two investigating groups get together.  want to know who is the real big brother watching? it's the Credit Card Companies! | ||
| Niceharleystuff |
I get them all the time. If you ever have a question if it is really from eBay / PayPal, simply forward it to… spoof@ebay.com Do not make any changes to the email, just click forward and send it off. You will receive an automatic reply once they get it and another soon after from customer service with more details and info once they review it. | ||
| Niceharleystuff |
CLICK HERE for more info on fraudulent emails. | ||
| Ryker77 |
the main thing that pisses me off. Is that older people would and probably do fall for this scam. And the scammers get away with it. | ||
| Interceptor |
I get these once in a while also. Looks real legit, but I know better. If Ebay has any problem with you at all, then it will show on your ebay buyers or sellers page. The email always asks to click the link and then type in personal stuff. Scammers also hijack Ebay sellers names, They will get their password and then they post an item for sale. The way to spot these bogus ones is this: These fake item pages( in the item description) ask for any inquiries to be emailed to some address. They will tell you, " do not click on ask seller a question", they say to use the email address provided in the item description. These are BOGUS and I see them everyday. Look up "Pioneer avic n1" and you will see perfect examples of SCAMS. (Message edited by interceptor on February 28, 2006) | ||
| Voltage_vector |
some people really S#@% don't they? you'd think if they put as much effort into something productive and legal they'd be very well off, instead of trying to rip off the rest of us....  |
