Chris R

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More E Bay Fraud- Beware- Very Clever!
« on: December 08, 2004, 08:35:24 pm »
Received email from ebay, very professional, because I have sold a lot of items invite me to become a power seller.
Almost fell for it, enter user name and password, but instead I entered the wrong password. Then signed me into ebay "site". They are getting very clever -BEWARE!!

Copy of Text Below.

Welcome to a community of sellers that have achieved exceptional levels of success and positive feedback on eBay!


We invite you to join us as a PowerSeller 

If you agree with this rank please Become an eBay Power Seller within 24 hours

Very important!
The registration is active only once.

Why you become a PowerSeller?
PowerSellers are eBay top sellers who have sustained a consistent high volume of monthly sales and a high level of total feedback with 98% positive or better. As such, these sellers rank among the most successful sellers in terms of product sales and customer satisfaction on eBay. We are proud to recognize your contributions to the success of the eBay Community!

 When you see this icon next to the member's user ID, be assured that the member is a qualified PowerSeller who not only maintains a solid sales record but also a 98% positive feedback rating based on transactions with other eBay users. You can feel assured that your transaction will go smoothly and that you are dealing with one who has consistently met the requirements established by eBay.

 


 
     
 
Staffordshire

Nobby

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Re: More E Bay Fraud- Beware- Very Clever!
« Reply #1 on: December 08, 2004, 11:29:22 pm »
I don't understand? It's late and I'm tired and I'm probably missing the obvious but I can't see the con.

Nobby  zzzzz

gwrightson

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Re: More E Bay Fraud- Beware- Very Clever!
« Reply #2 on: December 09, 2004, 05:56:11 am »
hhhmmm ,
i might just send you an e-mail  Noddy asking you for your bank details ;D ;D ;D
 think about it !!!
why do we all have passwords?
                       geoff
who ever said dont knock before u try ,i never tried dog crap but i know i wouldnt like  haha

Nobby

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Re: More E Bay Fraud- Beware- Very Clever!
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2004, 10:15:33 pm »
Thanks Geoff I see now, tiredness does strange things to your eyesight....it can make you think you read Noddy instead of Nobby! See above!

Regards

Nobby