Yet Another Scam

sabi · May 17th, 2007, 06:44 PM

I can't remember if this has been discussed here recently. Excuse me if it has, I just want to give all you ladies a heads up on a recent scam on eBay.

I just received an email asking me about shipping on one of my items. It simply asks how fast they can get it. What they really want is your personal email address in an effort to hijack your account. Do not answer. If you do, make sure that it is from your eBay account and ALWAYS check the box that hides your email.

I sometimes forget to check that box. I don't know why eBay doesn't do it the other way around and give you the option to uncheck it.

I am always amazed at how many crooks there are out there!

86leo · May 17th, 2007, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by sabi

I can't remember if this has been discussed here recently. Excuse me if it has, I just want to give all you ladies a heads up on a recent scam on eBay.

I just received an email asking me about shipping on one of my items. It simply asks how fast they can get it. What they really want is your personal email address in an effort to hijack your account. Do not answer. If you do, make sure that it is from your eBay account and ALWAYS check the box that hides your email.

I sometimes forget to check that box. I don't know why eBay doesn't do it the other way around and give you the option to uncheck it.

I am always amazed at how many crooks there are out there!

Just to let you know. That sometimes those questions are VERY LEGIT!

Im in Alaska, and I often email a seller about shipping. One, because sometimes it costs more to ship here and two, sometimes it takes longer. So I tend to ask and make sure Im going to get it in a reasonable time frame!

bnjj · May 17th, 2007, 07:11 PM

Often they are trying to get your user name and password, not just your email address, as when you click on 'reply' it looks like you are logging into eBay but you're not.

If it is not in your inbox on eBay it's a hacker.

I get these all the time and just delete them.

sabi · May 17th, 2007, 07:51 PM

Yes,
I realize that often they are very legit. This one however had 0 feedback and the user name was similar to the names you get with the solicitation emails.

Unfortunately, some people new to eBay selling are not familiar with them, and it can cause alot of problems for them.

Just wanted to let you know.

aprilvalentine · May 17th, 2007, 09:09 PM

Thanks for the heads up. Some people are unbelieveable with the scams they try to pull.

finzup · May 17th, 2007, 10:35 PM

A good rule of thumb --

NEVER put in your username and password to ANY website unless you specifically typed the URL (web address) in your browser. Don't trust ANY links.. ever!

I'm paranoid :)

lulilu · May 18th, 2007, 07:30 AM

How would someone asking about shipping costs get your name address or password? I am missing something here.

sabi · May 18th, 2007, 08:36 AM

How would someone asking about shipping costs get your name address or password? I am missing something here.

From what I understand, once you reply, they get your personal email. When they have that, they send you additional emails with links, hoping you'll log through it. The shipping question is just a means to get your email to begin the process.

I know in the past, I have answered many questions from my personal email. In the beginning, when I was naive about all these scams, I might have logged in without even thinking. Unfortunately people do all the time and these scammers know it.

mooks · May 18th, 2007, 08:38 AM

If everyone just used my messages in eBay you wouldnt be at risk

lvgodiva · May 18th, 2007, 11:05 AM

Yes, some hackers will use this way to hack ppl's acc

make us not suspicious them and think it's from potential buyers.

May 17th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#1
sabi Member Location: fl	Yet Another Scam I can't remember if this has been discussed here recently. Excuse me if it has, I just want to give all you ladies a heads up on a recent scam on eBay. I just received an email asking me about shipping on one of my items. It simply asks how fast they can get it. What they really want is your personal email address in an effort to hijack your account. Do not answer. If you do, make sure that it is from your eBay account and ALWAYS check the box that hides your email. I sometimes forget to check that box. I don't know why eBay doesn't do it the other way around and give you the option to uncheck it. I am always amazed at how many crooks there are out there!

May 17th, 2007, 07:11 PM	#3
bnjj ♪ Jovi Junkie ♪ Location: Bon Jovi Blvd.	Re: Yet Another Scam Often they are trying to get your user name and password, not just your email address, as when you click on 'reply' it looks like you are logging into eBay but you're not. If it is not in your inbox on eBay it's a hacker. I get these all the time and just delete them. __________________

May 17th, 2007, 07:51 PM	#4
sabi Member Location: fl	Re: Yet Another Scam Yes, I realize that often they are very legit. This one however had 0 feedback and the user name was similar to the names you get with the solicitation emails. Unfortunately, some people new to eBay selling are not familiar with them, and it can cause alot of problems for them. Just wanted to let you know.

May 17th, 2007, 09:09 PM	#5
aprilvalentine Member	Re: Yet Another Scam Thanks for the heads up. Some people are unbelieveable with the scams they try to pull.

May 17th, 2007, 10:35 PM	#6
finzup Addicted Belenista! Location: The BE RAOK Island	Re: Yet Another Scam A good rule of thumb -- NEVER put in your username and password to ANY website unless you specifically typed the URL (web address) in your browser. Don't trust ANY links.. ever! I'm paranoid :) __________________ "Indecision may or may not be my problem..." What I think about sometimes @ http://finzup.blogspot.com

May 18th, 2007, 07:30 AM	#7
lulilu Member	Re: Yet Another Scam How would someone asking about shipping costs get your name address or password? I am missing something here.

May 18th, 2007, 08:36 AM	#8
sabi Member Location: fl	Re: Yet Another Scam *How would someone asking about shipping costs get your name address or password? I am missing something here.* From what I understand, once you reply, they get your personal email. When they have that, they send you additional emails with links, hoping you'll log through it. The shipping question is just a means to get your email to begin the process. I know in the past, I have answered many questions from my personal email. In the beginning, when I was naive about all these scams, I might have logged in without even thinking. Unfortunately people do all the time and these scammers know it.

May 18th, 2007, 08:38 AM	#9
mooks Cool Britannia! Location: On The Thames	Re: Yet Another Scam If everyone just used my messages in eBay you wouldnt be at risk __________________

May 18th, 2007, 11:05 AM	#10
lvgodiva Member	Re: Yet Another Scam Yes, some hackers will use this way to hack ppl's acc make us not suspicious them and think it's from potential buyers. __________________ LVGodiva.