ebay scam =/
08-30-06, 08:47 PM
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ebay scam =/
Sorry if this is a repost, but I was just on ebay and almost fell for an attempt at account phishing. Check out, but don't type anything at, the "bike spec" link in all of these auctions.
https://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsoon2bhinkleQQhtZ-1
I have a habit of opening links to new tabs/windows and coming back later to check things out... and almost came back to fall into the trap.
I've reported this to eBay, but maybe with some extra help from this forum, we can get it taken off faster.
https://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZsoon2bhinkleQQhtZ-1
I have a habit of opening links to new tabs/windows and coming back later to check things out... and almost came back to fall into the trap.
I've reported this to eBay, but maybe with some extra help from this forum, we can get it taken off faster.
08-30-06, 09:10 PM
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Yep, good catch. That "bike spec" link goes to this address:
https://doidjsdkfsijfdokdofksdkfdfsiu...0x.com/yes.htm
Hmmm, for some reason, I don't think that's a legit eBay page.
(Please don't enter your id/pw on that link! - as the OP states - it's a phishing scam)
https://doidjsdkfsijfdokdofksdkfdfsiu...0x.com/yes.htm
Hmmm, for some reason, I don't think that's a legit eBay page.
(Please don't enter your id/pw on that link! - as the OP states - it's a phishing scam)
08-30-06, 09:18 PM
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The other weird thing that caught my attention is that all the auction titles mention a BIN, but there isn't actually one in the auction itself. My first thought, earlier, when I pulled up the auction and saw the seller rating was 'scam.' ... turns out I was right *sigh*.
08-30-06, 10:57 PM
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All the auctions are gone now. I am pretty sure this is a case where someones eBay ID was stolen and then used to set up the bogus auctions and eBay page to steal more identities. The Seller previously was only a buyer and seems to have only bought items like jewelry and plates, etc.
08-31-06, 12:06 AM
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I entered my ID and PASS like 10 times but I couldnt get the link to work. Ill try again later...
08-31-06, 01:23 AM
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I'm using Kaspersky Internet Security 6.0 for antivirus/firewall protection and it marks the site as a phishing site and asks if I want to load the page. Cool.
08-31-06, 05:12 AM
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Auction has been pulled
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