Phishing

[Owen Densmore]

I suspect many of us are getting these Phishing attempts.  Needless to  
say, responding is a bad idea!

        -- Owen

Owen Densmore - http://backspaces.net - http://redfish.com -  
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> From: "[hidden email]"<[hidden email]>
> Date: May 3, 2005 2:44:09 AM MDT
> To: [hidden email]
> Subject: Open now and verify your email at eBay
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> Dear? eBay User,
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> Due to recent activity, including possible unauthorized listings, we
> have temporarily suspended activity on your account in order to allow  
> us
> to investigate this matter further. If you believe that this action may
>  have been taken in error, or, if you feel that your account may have
> been tampered with, please contact our Live Help team so that we can
>  provide additional information and work with you to resolve this  
> issue.
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> To protect your account please?click?here:
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> http;//cgi.ebay.com/saw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?RegisterEnterInfo&amp;
> siteid=1&amp;
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> You can reach the Account Theft Live Help team by clicking the
> "Security Center" link located near the bottom of the eBay.com home  
> page. After
> clicking "Security Center" link:
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> 1. Click the "Protecting Your eBay Account" link located under the
> "General Marketplace Safety" heading.
> 2. When the "Securing Your Account and Reporting Account Theft" window
> appears, scroll to the middle of the page and click on the button
> labeled "Live Help."
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> Once you have clicked on the "Live Help" link, you will be prompted to
> enter a chat name or email address along with a topic related to your
>  reason for contacting eBay. After you have entered this information,  
> the
> next available representative will assist you.
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> In the event that you are unable to contact eBay through Live Help
> after taking these steps, respond directly to this message to request
> assistance. We will contact you by email after we have received your
> response.
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> Please allow at least 72 hours for an email reply. Emailing us prior to
> receiving our reply will result in an additional delay. In order to
> handle your concern as quickly and efficiently as possible, we  
> encourage
> you to contact us through Live Help if you are able to do so.
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> If you received this notice and you are not the authorized account
> holder, please be aware that it is in violation of eBay policy to  
> represent
> oneself as another eBay user. Such action may also be in violation of
> local, national, and/or international law. eBay is committed to assist
> law enforcement with any inquiries related to attempts to  
> misappropriate
>  personal information with the intent to commit fraud or theft.
> Information will be provided at the request of law enforcement  
> agencies to
> ensure that perpetrators are prosecuted to the fullest extent of the  
> law.
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> Do not respond to this email, as your reply will not be received. If
> you would like additional information related to this notice, please
> refer to the eBay Contact Customer Support page at the address provided
> below and contact us with your concern:
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> Thank you for your patience in this matter.
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> Regards, Customer Support (Trust and Safety Department)
> ebay International AG