Re: [FWDLK] Fw: [FAKE EBAY EMAIL] Question about Item -- Respond Now
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Re: [FWDLK] Fw: [FAKE EBAY EMAIL] Question about Item -- Respond Now



The easiest way to spot the fake, with outlook express, is just to highlight
a mouse over the links in the message.   They never match up, if the link is
typed out (http://etc.etc) it's different somewhere in the first part of the
address.  If it's a button type link, it will show as something other than
having ebay.com in it, or it will have ebay.com plus other stuff before the
next backslash.

It's the same as all the e-mails about your (insert bank name here) account,
I get lots of them even though some of these banks aren't even in my state.
I just delete them all and ignore them anymore.



Bill K.

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ray Jones" <hurst300@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, March 21, 2006 1:20 PM
Subject: Re: [FWDLK] Fw: [FAKE EBAY EMAIL] Question about Item -- Respond
Now


> To add to this, ANY message you get from ebay, ignore. Sign in to ebay
> with a new browser page, or thru YOUR bookmark, and check "My
> Messages", on your "My eBay" page. If it's a real email, it will be
> included in "My Messages". You can then follow any link in THAT
> message.
> It's tempting to respond to these scams with a lot of nasty or glib
> passwords and suchlike, but you're better off not doing that. Just
> forward it to "spoof@ebay"" , or "Spoof@paypal. If ou can, add the long
> headers ( I can do it with a click of a button), they help to trace the
> message back.
>
> Use "spam@xxxxxxx (U. S. U. S. Gov)". for all those other "Have I got a
> deal for you" emails. Seem like there's lots of Orphans in these 3rd
> world countries that want to share their millions with me.
>
> Ray
>
> On Mar 21, 2006, at 9:00 AM, Mark J. Hash wrote:
>
> > Just want everyone to be aware, if you use ebay, this is the latest in
> > fake ebay emails to be going around. If you click on any of these
> > links, they will steal your ebay and Paypal password, and then who
> > knows what might happen. Again, DO NOT click on these links, and do
> > not sign in to these clever fake sites. A real email from ebay would
> > include your personal name and ebay name on the first line.
> >
> > Mark mjh
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >  From: aw-confirm@xxxxxxxx
> > To: mjh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Sent: Monday, March 20, 2006 4:41 PM
> > Subject: [SPAM] Question about Item -- Respond Now
> >
> >
> >
> > Your registered name is included to show this message originated from
> > eBay. Learn more.
> >
> >  <hdrLeft_13x39.gif>Question about Item -- Respond Now
> > <hdrRight_90x39.gif>
> > <s.gif>eBay sent this message 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 via My Messages (your email address
> > will not be included).
> > <s.gif>
> > <s.gif><s.gif> Question from seller
> >
> > Item: (6436472319)
> >
> > This message was sent while the listing was  active.
> >
> > barnsley1105 is a potential buyer.
> >
> > <s.gif>Hello , I was informed by my bank that you have received the
> > payment . Please contact me asap and send me the shipping details or i
> > will contact eBay , or if you want you can send me my money back.
> >
> > Respond to this question in My Messages.
> >
> > <btnRespondNow.gif><s.gif><s.gif><s.gif>Item Details
> >
> > <s.gif><s.gif>Item number:
> >  6436472319
> >
> > End date:
> >  20-Mar-06 12:14:12 BST
> >
> > <s.gif><s.gif>View item description:
> >
> > htps://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> > ViewItem&item=6436472319&sspagename=ADME:B:AAQ:UK:1
> >
> > <s.gif>Thank you for using eBay
> >
> > http://www.ebay.co.uk/
> >
> > <s.gif><s.gif><imgShield_25x25.gif>Marketplace Safety Tip
> > <imgTabCorner_25x25.gif>
> > Always remember to complete your transactions on eBay - it's the safer
> > way to trade.
> >
> > Is this message an offer to buy your item directly through email
> > without winning the item on eBay? If so, please help make the eBay
> > marketplace safer by reporting it to us. These external transactions
> > may be unsafe and are against eBay policy. Learn more about trading
> > safely.
> >
> >  <s.gif><s.gif>Is this email inappropriate? Does it breach eBay
> > policy? Help protect the community by reporting it.
> >
> >  <s.gif><s.gif>Learn how you can protect yourself from spoof (fake)
> > emails at:
> > https://pages.ebay.co.uk/education/spooftutorial
> >
> > <s.gif>This eBay notice was sent to fulgertare45 on behalf of another
> > eBay member through the eBay platform and in accordance with our
> > Privacy Policy. If you would like to receive this email in text
> > format, change your notification preferences.
> >
> >  <s.gif>See our Privacy Policy and User Agreement if you have
> > questions about eBay's communication policies.
> > Privacy Policy:
> > https://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/privacy-policy.html
> > User Agreement:
> > https://pages.ebay.co.uk/help/policies/user-agreement.html
> >
> > <s.gif>Copyright © 2005 eBay, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
> > Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective
> > owners.
> > eBay and the eBay logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of
> > eBay, Inc.
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