E Bay security check???

NJMark1 · March 28, 2004 8:57AM

Anyone else get this e mail from E Bay? Now the question is why do they need the password to my e mail account?

Mark

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ajaan · March 28, 2004 9:00AM

Bogus email to get your password. Fraud alert. Don't reply.

1960NYGiants · March 28, 2004 9:01AM

Yes - everyday for the past two weeks. Deleted every one of them. I used to send them to spoof@ebay.com but the auto response is just as much of a nuisence.

Gene

wybrit · March 28, 2004 9:34AM

Don't ever click a link in an email that is allegedly from ebay or PayPal unless you are expecting one (ie, you paid for an auction, won an auction or listed an auction).

NJMark1 · March 28, 2004 9:51AM

Ok I get the idea! I kinda thought it was a bit odd.

Mark

satootoko · March 28, 2004 9:54AM

<< <i>Now the question is why do they need the password to my e mail account? >>

The better to rip you off my dear!

tbirde56 · March 28, 2004 10:00AM

You can forward any suspect 'Ebay' emails to their fraud department at:
spoof@ebay.com
I always get prompt standard generic replies but never know if it does any real good. But it can't hurt!