Even when you are linked to a site from an email, you cannot always trust
the link. I received an email from (I thought) Earthlink, asking me to
update my account information. It all looked very convincing - even took me
to a site that ended in "earthlink.htm" - well, I began to fill out the
form, and just on a whim decided to contact Earthlink by phone instead -
turned out to be a fraud.
Unless you go directly to the site's homepage and log-in from there, I would
advise against giving out any important information over the web or through
email. When in doubt, pick up the phone.
Matt
www.misterphonograph.com
- Original Message -
From: "Jeff Anders"
To: "Antique phonograph discussion list for pre-1930 phonographs"
; "phonolist"
Sent: Monday, August 18, 2003 3:47 AM
Subject: RE: [Phono-L] eBay Please remember that eBay will never ask
youforyour private information
> I didn't get this particular message, but got one very very close to it.
In
> fact- I didn't respond and got the message sent to me like five times.
Then
> it stopped just as fast as it started. I think eBay is very clear in
saying
> that they will not ask for this type of information through email.
>
> In general- DO NOT answer any email verifying this type of information.
> Unless an email or link takes you "directly" to an SSL (HTTPS) site where
> you update information directly on the site- Don't answer it! Not just
> eBay.
>
> Regards
> -jeff
> :)
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.com
> [mailto:Phono-l-bounces at oldcrank.com]On Behalf Of Steven Medved
> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 10:44 PM
> To: Phono-l; phonolist
> Subject: [Phono-L] eBay Please remember that eBay will never ask you
> foryour private information
>
>
> Hi,
>
> I just received an e-mail asking me to sign in to verify my account for
eBay
> which I did not and sent it to eBay and they told me it was a fraud. I
just
> wanted to warn people. The letter is below and the graphics looked real.
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Steve False letter below:
>
>
> Dear eBay User,
> During our regular update and verification of the
> accounts, we could not verify your current information. Either your
> information has changed or it is incomplete.
> As a result, your access to bid or buy on eBay has been
> restricted.
> According to our site policy you will have to confirm that
> you are the real owner of the eBay account by log in and complete the
> form that will pop up or else your account will be suspended without the
> right to register again with eBay.
> After you will login please verify your information in order
> to complete this verification.
> Thank you
> eBay Customer Support
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