Spoof eBay E-mails Can Ruin More Than Just Your Day

Over the past few years theres been a worrying increase in the number of spoof e-mails that claim to be from eBay or Paypal. These are an attempt to gain your username and password so that fraudsters can use your account for illegal activities.

Even more worrying is the sophisticated tactics that they now use. Sometimes its very hard indeed to tell whether an email really is from eBay, or whether in fact its a spoof.

This article aims to raise your awareness of what to look out for. Act carefully, and theres no reason why you should ever fall victim to one of these spoofs again.

Typically a spoof email will try to firstly grab your attention. The most common is an e-mail telling you that your eBay account has apparently been suspended, and that you need to sign in to check your status. Youll then see a link that takes you to a website that is made to look like the real eBay sign-in page. This will ask for your eBay username and password.

NEVER click on a link in an email that is asking you to give your username and password. Ebay will NEVER ask for these details in an email.

Of course the email telling you that your account has been suspended is just one example of a spoof. It may be in the form of an email informing you that youve become a powerseller, an unpaid item reminder, or even an ask seller a question email. All could be spoofs.

The important thing to remember is dont click on any links in an email that takes you to eBay. If youre in doubt, open up a new browser window, and go to eBay yourself manually.

Anything that looks suspicious probably is. Spoof eBay sites are often VERY realistic. You cannot tell its not in fact a real eBay page. Ive seen examples where even the web address is very cleverly disguised.

Use the above information, as well as a little common sense, and youll be fine. Remember too that its not just eBay that has spoofs Paypal, online bank accounts, and investment accounts, amongst other things, are all sites which are spoofed.

Chris Vendilli is the owner, founder, and CEO of The 3 Rivers Auctions Company. Be sure to visit his website at http://www.3riversauctions.com to get eBay tools, tips, strategies, info, and secrets! While youre there sign up for the information packed weekly newsletter and the discussion forums. You can network with other members, advertise your own auctions or website, ask questions, and get answers!

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