
EBay
Email Scam - 'Phishing'
Scam emails which attempt to fool EBay customers
into handing over sensitive account information has been sent to
thousands of Web users.
The fake emails, which appear to have been
spammed at users at random, purport to be part of a security check.
EBay customers receiving the emails are been encouraged to enter
their details to fraudulent sites. As is common with such scams,
the URL used in the emails is cleverly encoded to disguise the true
location of the sites. The destination pages are designed to look
like the genuine Barclays site. Only tell-tale signs, easily overlooked,
like spelling mistakes, give the game away.
EBay are aware of the scam. Ebay advises users to avoid divulging
account information in response to these emails. Users are advised
to contact the company directly if they have any questions or concerns.
Remember, reputable companies will NEVER ask you
to provide security details via such means - if in doubt, be safe
and ask first.
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