13 replies to this topic

[dave1de]

Just recieved an email that looked like a question from a buyer, saying "im interested in your item, is it still for sale?"

The email looked EXACTLY the same as ebay emails do, identical, apart from I sort of had a feeling it was a scam. Logged on to the real ebay and there were no messages, so i clicked the respond now button and sure enough it took me to a fake sign in, with the website as bay-verification.com

Again the sign in looked the same, so i just typed in my username as im not falling for your SHIT and password as f*** off.

Just thought i would all yet you know, this is the best ebay scam I have seen yet

If you get one like it forward it to spoof@ebay.co.uk

[Jimmy_mac]

cheers for the info fella, will keep me eyes open in case i get similar email

[eddiec]

E-mail ebay and do a look-up on arin.net to find the isp then send an e-mail
to that provider and their up-stream provider notifying them of the illegal
operation. That will get it pulled quickly and, if the providers are decent they'll get the lame phishers busted.

[GONZO]

Its just like an AOL "INSTA-KISS"

They say "someone that admires you has sent you an insta-kiss, to find out who, click on the link". (or summat like that). Then u end up on an AOL sign-in screen wantin your Screenname and password,(when your already signed in on AOL).
I bet all the ugly folk fall for it tho lol (im ugly but too clever)


Theres some devious f***ers about.

[algypan]

I got a fake email for ebay.

It said my account had been suspended as I have broken their strict terms and conditions and asked for my log in to begin the process to get reinstated.

It went for the "oh shit" factor, but I too was to cynical to believe it.

So if you get ANYTHING via email that asks you to log in, be very careful.

[dtrmad2004]

I cant believe people are still trying this, as ebay sent emails to all users when they started that new system of sending the questions ect ect to your email address and my messages so you knew when it was a fake if it didnt appear in my messages.

Andy

[GaryMPU34]

get IE7, it has anti phishing built in and actually blocks anything thats a look alike site

[jamesb99_1999]

There is a problem with your FME user account please email your user name and login to jamesb99_1999@yahoo.co.uk so that I can fix it for you.


PS you will need to confirm your bank details in the mail so that I can erm erm.. Fix your account.

[eddiec]

Algy,
had that one too. Spotted it as a fake straight off, of course being in IT
for 15 yrs and security certified i knew it was a fake within seconds.

[Bencrest]

There is a problem with your FME user account please email your user name and login to jamesb99_1999@yahoo.co.uk so that I can fix it for you.


PS you will need to confirm your bank details in the mail so that I can erm erm.. Fix your account.

I honestly believe you will get at least 5 replies to that. I should have more faith in people but the PT05 experience has left me bereft of faith in humainkind

[kensplace2]

if there is a link you can click on, its a fake. Simple as that.

I have had loads, some below

Emails inviting me to be a powerseller
Emails about multiple accounts (oddly after opening a second account...)
Emails about security updates
Emails about question for seller
Emails about Cancelled items
and more, some so devious I almost fell for them...

If you can get to ebay via the email then its a fake, and you are not going to the real ebay.

[jamesb99_1999]

I honestly believe you will get at least 5 replies to that. I should have more faith in people but the PT05 experience has left me bereft of faith in humainkind

hi bencrest what is the pto5 experience is it like the mary whitehouse experience or something?

[dtrmad2004]

hi bencrest what is the pto5 experience is it like the mary whitehouse experience or something?

You dont want to know, thats a question best left unasked.

Andy

[jamesb99_1999]

I didn't ask it then.. So how's everyone? I brought an Astro Wars off ebay which arrived Today and I am so p*ssed off as it doesn't work - and the seller must have known because the screen is blown - annoyed me as this is the first thing that I have brought off ebay which hasn't worked.