

| Subject: | Re: Warning ... eBay Spoof emails floating around |
| From: | kfilc |
| Date: | Tue, 7 Oct 2003 17:10:47 -0000 |
Got the same a view weeks ago here in Canada. Since I never give my SS# away, I just delete the message. Thanks for the warning. KARL ----- Original Message ----- From: "Larry Chase" <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2003 8:43 PM Subject: Warning ... eBay Spoof emails floating around > Volks, > > There is a FRAUDULENT eBay spoof email making the rounds. > > Recently I received a couple of very official looking emails from what > appeared to be eBay. > > From: eBay [users-support@ebay.com] > Subject: Official Notice for all E-Bay users > > These emails explained that there was a problem with my account and that > my eBay bid or buy access has been restricted until I click on this > link to update my info. > > http://211.170.186.104:8089/%69%6E%64%65%78%2E%68%74%6D > > The link page asked for: > > - userid > - password > - credit card numbers > - SS numbers > - etc > > Suspecting Fraud ... I contacted eBay. > > Their reply " > > "The email you reported did not originate from, nor is it endorsed by, > eBay. We are very concerned about this problem and are working > diligently to address the situation. We have investigated the source of > this email and have taken appropriate action." > > Be Careful, > > Larry Chase
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