eBay... spoof emails....

[88CRX]

I have now received 3 email telling me to update my info etc... non of which are real heres what the contain, so keep an eye out THERE FAKE!!

"Dear user name ([email protected]),

In an effort to protect your eBay account security, we have suspended your account until such time that it can be safely restored to you. We have taken this action because your password may have been compromised. Although we cannot disclose our investigative procedures that led to this conclusion, please know that we took this action in order to maintain the safety of your account.

For instructions on getting your account reinstated, please reply directing to this email.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Regards,

SafeHarbor Department
eBay Inc."

AND

" Dear eBay User,

During our regular update and verification of the accounts, we could not verify your current information. Either your information has changed or it is incomplete.

As a result, your access to bid or buy on eBay has been restricted.

According to our site policy you will have to confirm that you are the real owner of the eBay account by log in and complete the form that will pop up or else your account will be suspended without the right to register again with eBay.

After you will login please verify your information in order to complete this verification.

Thank you

eBay Customer Support
"

[roopi]

I get about 5 of these a week. I can't believe how many people actually fall for this shit.

[SpoonEK9@STRD]

yeah i got that too.... i was like fuck that give my pass word and shit, fuck that...

[Khyron]

Hrm - any email with a real reply address or a web site would get crushed pretty quick by legal folks I think.

Khyron

[88CRX]

is it possible to get someone credit card # by knowing their user name and password? does ebay allow that

cause if they do they are screwed

[Davetronz]

I have received about 3 of these this week as well.