Date:         Tue, 7 Oct 2003 17:10:47 -0000
Reply-To:     kfilc <kfilc@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         kfilc <kfilc@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Warning ... eBay Spoof emails floating around
Comments: To: Larry Chase <roadguy@ROADHAUS.COM>
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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