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[Mouse]

I got this in an email, then filled out the information and submitted, though it didn't work. Thank god because my parents think it's a scam. It came from an official ebay address. What do you all think, should I believe it? (I don't like the bit I highlighted in bold)


"Account Investigation Important Notice

Dear eBay member,

You have received this email because we have strong reason to believe that your eBay account had
been recently compromised used by a third party without your authorization. In order to prevent any
fraudulent activity from occurring we are required to open an investigation into this matter. To
complete the verification process you must fill in all the required fields.


Enter Your eBay Information

Your Full Name:

Your email address: (e.g.: you@aol.com)

eBay User ID

eBay Password

Secret Question
Pick a suggested question....What street did you grow up on?What is your mother's maiden name?What is the name of your first school?What is your pet's name?What is your father's middle name?What is your school's mascot?
You will be asked for the answer to your secret question if you forget your password.
Secret Answer

Email Address

Email Password

Note: Please verify that you filled out all the form fields and that the data is correct.
Then press the "Submit" button.






Please Note - If your account informations are not updated within the next 72 hours, then we will
assume this account is fraudulent and will be suspended. We apologize for this inconvenience,
but the purpose of this verification is to ensure that your eBay account has not been fraudulently
used and to combat fraud.

We appreciate your support and understanding, as we work together to keep eBay a safe place to trade.
Thank you for your patience and attention in this important matter.

Regards,

Atticus,
Account Investigation Group

Do not respond to this e-mail, as your reply will not be received.

Copyright 2004 eBay Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Designated trademarks and brands are the property of their respective owners.
eBay and the eBay logo are trademarks of eBay Inc. is located at Hamilton Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125"

It's a scam. Here's why.........

Originally Posted by Mouse

Enter Your eBay Information

Your Full Name:

Your email address: (e.g.: you@aol.com)

eBay User ID

eBay Password

Secret Question
Pick a suggested question....What street did you grow up on?What is your mother's maiden name?What is the name of your first school?What is your pet's name?What is your father's middle name?What is your school's mascot?
You will be asked for the answer to your secret question if you forget your password.
Secret Answer

Email Address

Email Password

Note: Please verify that you filled out all the form fields and that the data is correct.
Then press the "Submit" button.

But then they go and say...........

Originally Posted by Mouse

Do not respond to this e-mail, as your reply will not be received.

How exactly do they verify the form without an e-mail?

[Mouse]

Pretty convincing though with the correct email address and the warning, when you are in a stupid mood. At least it never worked!

[shaun]

i wonder if anyone has "you@aol.com" as their email address.

let's find out...

[Hogisbald]

Hey Mouse man, please be very careful with Ebay. Its great but it can bite you when your not looking. Always pay by credit card!

Theres advice for you even although you like Slayer lol

Don't use Ebay full stop, I think it's a piece of shite. I prefer hunting for specialist auctions across the country and bidding by the ol' dog and bone. So old fashioned I know, but nowt beats the thrill of a real live auction.......

i would ditch the account

the possibilities are endless

Originally Posted by Hog

Hey Mouse man, please be very careful with Ebay. Its great but it can bite you when your not looking. Always pay by credit card!

Theres advice for you even although you like Slayer lol

I never pay by credit cad (Paypal), I prefer to have contact with the person before i send the cheque, ever since i ordered Vampire Hunter D:Bloodlust i have went off paypal

[Mouse]

Originally Posted by Hog

Hey Mouse man, please be very careful with Ebay. Its great but it can bite you when your not looking. Always pay by credit card!

Theres advice for you even although you like Slayer lol

Thanks for the advice Hog, I'll send you a free Slayer vinyl

[MattJimF]

most the time if its from ebay it will say they will never ask for your password by email.