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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