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Wednesday, 11 December, 2002, 09:16 GMT eBay hit by credit card scam The world's largest online auction site eBay has been targeted by fraudsters using a shadow site to steal credit card details from its 55 million customers. The scam involved sending e-mails to customers asking them to log on to a Florida-based website - ebayupdates.com - and re-submit their financial details. [eBay] never asks its users for their user ID and password eBay "We at Ebay are sorry to inform you that we are having problems with the billing information of your account," the e- mails said, writing the name incorrectly with a capital E. "We would appreciate it if you would visit our website [Ebay Billing Center] http:// www.ebayupdates.com and fill out the proper information that we are needing to keep you as an Ebay member." US internet watchdog SANS Institute Internet Storm Center has issued a warning about the site. Taken down In a statement to BBC News Online, eBay said it "never asks its users for their user ID and password." "Fraud constitutes less than 0.01% of all transactions that take place on the site," it added. The shadow site has been taken down. The e-mails began appearing about a week ago. eBay warning The WHOIS database of websites showed ebayupdates.com was registered in Niceville, Florida on 6 December this year. California-based eBay has issued warnings on its site about e-mails asking for passwords or credit card details. "Some members have reported attempts to gain access to their personal information through e- mail solicitations that are falsely made to appear as having come from eBay," the company said. "These solicitations will often contain links to web pages that will request that you sign in and submit information...eBay employees will never ask you for your password." In November it was reported that some eBay customers' e-mail addresses could be seen on the company's website. See also: 04 Oct 02 | Business Q&A: How to beat online fraud 05 Dec 02 | Business Internet auction scam uncovered 26 Nov 02 | Business Fraud fears still hamper online sales 19 Jul 02 | Business Optimistic eBay's profits double 08 Jul 02 | Business Buoyant eBay snaps up bills firm Internet links: SANS Institute Ebay The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites Top Business stories now: eBay hit by credit card scam Olympic Airways bailout was 'illegal' Venezuela crisis deepens C&W investors 'to seek inquiry' US keeps interest rates on hold Internet shopping set for new record EU proposes new merger rules IMF: Israel can cope without US aid Links to more Business stories are at the foot of the page. E-mail this story to a friend <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
