eBay scam...

Erinna1112 · Post by **Erinna1112** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:17 pm

Not sure if this one's in the right section or not...I'm sure someone will move it if not.

This one might be new or maybe not, but I've never seen it before. It's not the usual "please verify your billing information" thing, either. It's a little more subtle than that. The note I got looked like the eBay screen, had all the bells and whistles, even the link to click on if you get a scam email, har-de-har. It was supposedly a question from another member. This other member was inquiring about the laptop, and had noticed that I wasn't a registered user, and was wondering how to protect himself from scams (oh, the irony).

There's only one problem.

I've never in my life even owned a laptop, let alone sold one on eBay.

I will bet this week's paltry paycheck that, had I clicked on one of those links in a fervent bid to prove that yes, I was indeed a registered eBay member (I am), I would have been asked for screenname and password at the very least, thereby providing an access to someone out there. Just FYI, I didn't - I opened a new browser window, went to eBay, got their fraud email address (it's Spoof@eBay.com, just in case anyone needs it), and forwarded the message without clicking on anything. But it was a close thing there for a second.

So...just a heads-up. Be aware. Be safe.

anastrophe · Post by **anastrophe** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:27 pm

yup, i've gotten those. another technique is they send you an inquiry, blind, asking if you take paypal for payment. anyone who is actively selling items on ebay isn't going to bat an eyelash at that, they'll just say yes. but it's a way of gathering active member ID's, so they can spam you later. i occasionally sell things on ebay, but will usually go months between sales - so when i got an inquiry as to whether i took paypal - with nothing at all up for auction on ebay in months - i knew someone was pulling my chain.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Thu Nov 02, 2006 6:34 pm

Erinna1112;448308 wrote: Not sure if this one's in the right section or not...I'm sure someone will move it if not.

This one might be new or maybe not, but I've never seen it before. It's not the usual "please verify your billing information" thing, either. It's a little more subtle than that. The note I got looked like the eBay screen, had all the bells and whistles, even the link to click on if you get a scam email, har-de-har. It was supposedly a question from another member. This other member was inquiring about the laptop, and had noticed that I wasn't a registered user, and was wondering how to protect himself from scams (oh, the irony).

There's only one problem.

I've never in my life even owned a laptop, let alone sold one on eBay.

I will bet this week's paltry paycheck that, had I clicked on one of those links in a fervent bid to prove that yes, I was indeed a registered eBay member (I am), I would have been asked for screenname and password at the very least, thereby providing an access to someone out there. Just FYI, I didn't - I opened a new browser window, went to eBay, got their fraud email address (it's Spoof@eBay.com, just in case anyone needs it), and forwarded the message without clicking on anything. But it was a close thing there for a second.

So...just a heads-up. Be aware. Be safe.
Hi creep!!

(Sorry.....not on-topic

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Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:32 am

I was going to auction off FG on e bay but then I thought hey :yh_idea maybe I can get more for individual members. I started off with sneezerooni. My 1st mistake was not having a reserve, I ended up getting only $7.00 for her from some guy in Denmark. Next up is anasasafras, Im starting bidding at $39.00 plus shipping. Im mtkaedge if anyone is interested.

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:45 am

Nomad;448442 wrote: I was going to auction off FG on e bay but then I thought hey :yh_idea maybe I can get more for individual members. I started off with sneezerooni. My 1st mistake was not having a reserve, I ended up getting only $7.00 for her from some guy in Denmark. Next up is anasasafras, Im starting bidding at $39.00 plus shipping. Im mtkaedge if anyone is interested.

You bought toothbrush cleaner? :sneaky:

Americans seem to invent things I wouldn't even dream existed! :rolleyes:

Rapunzel · Post by **Rapunzel** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:49 am

On reflection, I'm guessing you have a very expensive toothbrush!

My solution would be to buy a new toothbrush. (But then my toothbrush is a manual drive, not an automatic with cruise control!) :wah:

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:12 am

The mouth is full of bacteria, so after brushing its all left there. Kinda gross. I run a tight ship hygenically speaking. :-3

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:31 am

SnoozeControl;448319 wrote: I report all their sorry asses!

They'll rue the day they mocked me! (er... wrong thread, but I love that line.)

And I mean really...how often do you get to use that ? Shame.

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 7:09 am

Nomad;448442 wrote: I was going to auction off FG on e bay but then I thought hey :yh_idea maybe I can get more for individual members. I started off with sneezerooni. My 1st mistake was not having a reserve, I ended up getting only $7.00 for her from some guy in Denmark. Next up is anasasafras, Im starting bidding at $39.00 plus shipping. Im mtkaedge if anyone is interested.

Nomad

How much could you get for me? :p

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:08 am

Erinna1112;448308 wrote: This one might be new or maybe not, but I've never seen it before. It's not the usual "please verify your billing information" thing, either. It's a little more subtle than that. The note I got looked like the eBay screen, had all the bells and whistles, even the link to click on if you get a scam email, har-de-har. It was supposedly a question from another member. This other member was inquiring about the laptop, and had noticed that I wasn't a registered user, and was wondering how to protect himself from scams (oh, the irony).

(...)

I opened a new browser window, went to eBay, got their fraud email address (it's Spoof@eBay.com, just in case anyone needs it), and forwarded the message without clicking on anything.

Unfortunately, doing that can "verify" to the originator that your e-mail address

is valid, if you use Outlook.... however, personally I don't think that that makes

much difference, it's worth reporting this sort of thing!

anastrophe · Post by **anastrophe** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:45 am

Bill Sikes;448872 wrote: Unfortunately, doing that can "verify" to the originator that your e-mail address

is valid, if you use Outlook.... however, personally I don't think that that makes

much difference, it's worth reporting this sort of thing!

there's nothing in the steps reported that would verify to the originator her email address. period.

BabyRider · Post by **BabyRider** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 10:53 am

cherandbuster;448643 wrote: How much could you get for me?
nine bizzi[ion bucks.

:-4 :-6

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 2:30 pm

BabyRider;448943 wrote: nine bizzi[ion bucks.

:-4 :-6

You are stoned lady ! Get off the pot !!

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:33 pm

Nomad;449075 wrote: You are stoned lady ! Get off the pot !!

Or at least share it :p

IT'S FRIDAY NIGHT :guitarist

cherandbuster · Post by **cherandbuster** » Fri Nov 03, 2006 3:34 pm

BabyRider;448943 wrote: nine bizzi[ion bucks :-4 :-6

Awww BR

Your funky keyboard makes it all that much sweeter to me :-4